July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that using a non-medicated, hypo-allergenic scalp clarifying shampoo may improve hair volume and reduce shedding in women with lichen planopilaris and female pattern hair loss.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” In this observational study, patients in India using Sebamed® anti-hair-loss shampoo for 16 weeks experienced improvements in hair growth, thickness, hair fall count, and density, with healthcare professionals reporting good to excellent tolerability in 96.4% of cases.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The shampoo helps reduce hair loss and improves Minoxidil® absorption.
August 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that the perception of hair loss symptom relief shampoos has increased across various demographics, and that satisfaction with these products is linked to features like scalp anti-aging and hair root strengthening, indicating a consumer preference for specialized functional shampoos.
September 2013 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” This study evaluated the effects of a shampoo containing ginsenoside Rg3 on hair loss prevention and regrowth, with no conclusive clinical results reported.
This abstract discusses telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss that can occur after pregnancy or extreme stress, and the authors mention a shampoo product that is claimed to help prevent or recover from this condition.
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April 1956 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This study found that using selenium sulfide shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis was associated with hair loss, which ceased after discontinuing the shampoo.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, a shampoo and hair tonic containing the botanical extract blend Asacurin100 reduced hair loss and improved scalp health in 35 male participants with androgenetic alopecia, without serious side effects, suggesting potential efficacy that warrants larger trials for confirmation.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that while caffeine and adenosine can inhibit hair loss and stimulate hair growth, more research is needed to fully understand the efficacy of shampoo formulations containing specific proportions of these compounds for hair loss treatment and prevention.
March 2017 in “International journal of current advanced research” This study evaluates the effectiveness of medicated shampoo against hair loss using a questionnaire distributed to 100 people, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2002 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study compared shampoos and found that shampoo D, containing polyquaternium-10, guar gum, and dimethicone, was most effective in restoring chemically permed hair.
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April 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This case report suggests that regular use of antifungal shampoo might obscure clinical indicators of Trichophyton tonsurans tinea capitis in healthy adults, necessitating detailed diagnostic approaches like histopathology and dermoscopy.
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April 2022 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study found that a shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide significantly increased hair count and improved hair loss symptoms in alopecia patients over 24 weeks, compared to a placebo, with no abnormal symptoms reported.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a commercially available shampoo significantly increased hair counts and reduced hair shedding in Korean subjects with alopecia over 16 weeks.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that an anti-hair loss shampoo containing six active ingredients activated the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro.
January 2024 in “Estetologia Medyczna i Kosmetologia” In this study analyzing trichological shampoos on the Polish market, researchers reported that most active ingredients claimed to combat hair loss were found in only one product each, questioning the scientific evidence supporting these claims.
In this survey-based study, researchers found that although scalp tonics are positively perceived for scalp health, minoxidil is viewed negatively due to inconvenient use and side effects, suggesting a need for improved hair loss treatments that enhance safety, effectiveness, and user satisfaction.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” In this study, 24 weeks of using Scalpoo® shampoo, containing ingredients like biotin and herbal compounds, significantly reduced hair shedding by 43.6% and increased hair thickness and count in patients with male and female pattern hair loss, as assessed by imaging and expert evaluations.
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” This article reviews current hair loss treatments, proposing a hypothesis that a combination of drugs, supplements, and therapies may effectively manage hair loss, but presents no new clinical results.
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May 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This narrative review found that post-COVID-19 hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, poses a significant mental and social burden, with minoxidil potentially aiding recovery, although more clinical research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study suggests that Silybum marianum flower extract may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss by increasing proliferation and VEGF production in dermal papilla cells and suppressing cell senescence.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that of the many ingredients advertised in shampoos as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have limited clinical evidence supporting their efficacy, with most claimed active ingredients lacking any trial-based validation.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This study evaluated an AI-driven system for personalizing non-medicated hair loss treatments in women, showing significant improvements in hair growth, shedding, texture, and scalp health over 24 weeks, with no adverse effects reported.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study highlights that improving medical professionals' knowledge of hair cosmetics can enhance patient adherence to alopecia treatments and reduce health risks from incorrect use of hair products.
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December 2018 in “PubMed” This study provides an overview of popular over-the-counter hair loss products, highlighting limited evidence for non-approved treatments and suggesting the need for more rigorous studies.
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March 1958 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Shampooing can affect the loss of minerals like calcium and iron from hair.