7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses the impact of air pollution on hair loss and sensitive scalp syndrome, evaluating possible causes and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with lichen planopilaris who experienced remarkable hair regrowth at a previously scarred area after treatment with low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma, following minimal response to other therapies.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary explores the challenges and considerations in treating female pattern hair loss, with no new clinical findings reported.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and Ganoderic acid A significantly improved hair follicle growth and delayed hair loss progression, based on in vitro, ex vivo, and 24-week human clinical trials, suggesting potential as a therapeutic for androgenetic alopecia.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study suggests that a herbal hair conditioner using fenugreek seeds and mint leaves may prevent hair loss and enhance hair conditioning, aiming to improve the product's effectiveness and user satisfaction.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair conditioner using fenugreek seeds and mint leaves, which may help prevent hair loss and improve hair conditioning, aiming to enhance product effectiveness and user satisfaction.
May 2023 in “Health science reports” This review discusses the harmful effects of coloring shampoos containing trihydroxybenzene on the scalp-skin barrier and emphasizes the need for safer ingredient selection to prevent side effects.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a shampoo containing a 6-active ingredient complex increased β-Catenin production in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells to levels comparable to Finasteride, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth. It also showed good cleaning efficacy, volume, and shine in a sensorial study.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This study found that a herbal shampoo and solution were more effective than placebo in reducing hair loss and improving hair growth in participants with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
This study found that while many shampoo ingredients are marketed as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have moderate clinical evidence for efficacy, and a majority of other claimed active ingredients lack clinical trial verification.
This study discusses a natural hair care shampoo formulated with ingredients such as Ritha, aloe Vera, and Amla fruit, designed to clean hair, eliminate oil and dandruff, and promote strength, blackness, and growth.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This study identified promising properties of a herbal shampoo formulation, suggesting its potential for human cosmetic use, but notes that further optimization is needed to fully explore its benefits.
January 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential benefits of multivitamins, hair shampoos, and ampules on hair growth but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that microbial adenosine and biotin treatments derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis Cicaria culture may help inhibit hair loss by maintaining the hair's growth phase.
48 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” In this study, hair pain (trichodynia) was reported by a significant portion of patients with hair loss, but it did not correlate with the cause or activity of the condition.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” This review discusses the main issues affecting hair health, assesses the safety of certain shampoo ingredients, and highlights areas for future research; it reports no clinical results.
This study found that Ganoderma Lucidum extract and its active component, Ganoderic acid A, improved hair cell proliferation and growth factor expression in lab and clinical settings, demonstrating significant hair loss inhibition effects when used in shampoo and tonic formulations over 24 weeks.
February 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study observed that using an aroma shampoo containing essential oils for 4 weeks improved hair density and number in the occipital area, unlike a general shampoo used by the control group, which led to decreased hair number and thickness in the parietal area.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing a multifactorial approach and reporting no new clinical results.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the physiology of hair and various grooming and camouflage techniques, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note the complexity of cleaning hair and effects of different detergents.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the use of cosmetic hair care products to improve patient satisfaction in hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize complementing medical interventions with such products.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the components and effects of various hair cosmetic procedures and explores new techniques like camouflage methods and tattoo scalp, without reporting new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Institutional Repository of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (RIUT) (Federal University of Technology – Paraná)” This study assessed Mapu Cosméticos' business plan for producing castor bean-derived products, projecting a net profit from year two and indicating financial feasibility with a favorable Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new baby shampoo and wash with stearic acid is safe and potentially effective for nourishing babies' skin.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted that while hair lipids are crucial for hair health and protection, surfactants in shampoos and conditioners can partially remove these lipids, potentially affecting hair structure, though the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood and require further investigation.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.