June 2024 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” This study observed that rosemary oil nanoliposome gel has good physical characteristics and stability, making it a potentially suitable formulation for promoting hair growth in cosmetic preparations.
June 2024 in “International journal of scholarly research in biology and pharmacy” This study reviews the efficacy of herbs like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, amla oil, and saw palmetto for hair health, finding scientific support for their benefits in hair growth and loss prevention, while also surveying pharmacy students' generally positive views on these herbal remedies.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
March 2024 in “Journal of integral sciences” This review highlights the interest in rosemary oil as a natural remedy for hair growth, contrasting its bioactive components and antioxidant properties with minoxidil's vasodilating mechanism, but notes that comprehensive clinical comparisons of their long-term efficacy and safety are still lacking.
March 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth in mice compared to commercial minoxidil and rosemary extract, demonstrating improved delivery and follicular uptake.
September 2023 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This review highlights that Salvia rosmarinus, commonly known as rosemary, possesses multiple pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects, and is used in medicinal, cosmetic, and food products due to its rich bioactive components.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
June 2023 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, researchers found that high doses of rosemary extract given to lactating mother rats adversely affected their offspring, causing weight issues and damage to liver, kidney, and testis tissues, suggesting potential teratogenic risks if used during human pregnancy and lactation.
May 2023 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, young albino rats whose mothers received high doses of rosemary extract during lactation showed negative health effects, including inhibited weight gain and organ damage, suggesting potential teratogenicity of rosemary extract when used in such conditions.
May 2022 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal” This abstract provides a narrative of Rosella C.'s 6-year health decline leading to Cushing disease, but it reports no clinical results or findings.
This study found that rosemary essential oil can be incorporated into an aromatherapy massage cream, with different oil and water ratios affecting its physical properties.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses a randomized trial comparing rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% for treating androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors mention ongoing research.
September 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that topical rosemary solution was as effective as Minoxidil 2% in treating alopecia areata on the scalp.
This study found that adding Rosehip extract to permanent waving products with cysteine improved waving efficiency and reduced hair damage compared to thioglycolate-based products.
January 2010 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Rosemary oil may promote hair growth by enhancing enzyme activities and IGF-1 expression.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This document contains no research findings; it provides information regarding the use of PROPECIA® for men and notes it should not be used by women.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers compared the effectiveness of a tonic containing Capixyl, Procapil, and rosemary extract with 2% minoxidil in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth in male participants over a 24-week period.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This report describes a rare case of pityriasis rosea-like eruption in a 52-year-old Thai woman following Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination, emphasizing the condition does not preclude further vaccinations.
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” January 2025 in “Russian Medical Inquiry” This case study examined the treatment of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia using a protocol combining photodynamic therapy and topical Damask rose stem cell-derived exosomes, suggesting potential benefits for integrating these methods into standard care to enhance therapeutic outcomes and patient satisfaction.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” In this case report, a novel Ayurvedic preparation of Catharanthus roseus, used alongside conventional chemotherapy, was associated with tumor stability and improved general health in a patient with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
This study reviews the medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus, highlighting its production of valuable anticancer alkaloids like vincristine and vinblastine, and its applications in treating diabetes, hypertension, and infections, but also notes potential side effects such as nausea and myelosuppression, especially at high doses.
This study reported that Soulflower Rosemary Redensyl Hair Growth Serum (Tetragain™) significantly improved hair growth, increased hair thickness, reduced hair fall, and decreased graying over 120 days, with participants rating the treatment as effective and experiencing no adverse effects.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review reported that rosemary shows promise in managing ischemic stroke and other oxidative stress-related conditions due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, highlighting its potential neuroprotective benefits for cognitive and brain health.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” This article discusses the potential of intralesional cidofovir for treating SCC without systemic toxicity, noting that surgical excision remains the best treatment option; it reports no new clinical results.
July 2022 in “Skin research and technology” This report describes common skin CT features of rosacea identified using a reflective confocal microscope, facilitating more objective diagnosis but highlights the need for further clinical exploration.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
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January 2007 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology”
This study achieved over 99% antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli by modifying camel hair with Rose Bengal, allowing for color customization and strong mechanical properties under visible light, thus suggesting a high-value approach to diversifying camel hair textiles.