January 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study created new methods to test how well hair care products clean and protect hair from pollution, finding a wide range of effectiveness among different formulas in removing pollutants and preventing their deposit on hair fibers.
This study found that high-charge-density cassia HPTC improves deposition efficiency and conditioning benefits in shampoos compared to quaternized guar, suggesting its potential as an alternative or adjunct conditioning agent.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that high-charge-density cassia HPTC improves deposition efficiency and conditioning benefits in shampoos compared to quaternized guar, suggesting its potential as an alternative or adjunct conditioning agent.
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this clinical study, the use of potentiated zinc pyrithione shampoo improved scalp health and hair surface characteristics, suggesting that unhealthy scalp conditions may negatively impact pre-emergent hair's cuticle surface.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
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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.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that Clinopodium bolivianum essential oil, particularly in combing cream, demonstrated notable antioxidant activity, with potential applications as a natural antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.
This review identifies 1859 plant and fungal species from the Pantanal and highlights patents, mainly from South Korea, focused on extracts with antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Clinics and Practice” This study found that six-month supplementation with fish-derived collagen peptides, calcium, and vitamin D3 improved skin hydration and elasticity and reduced hair loss in menopausal women, with collagen playing a dominant role in enhancing skin elasticity.
In this study, researchers found that adult tinea capitis in Korea shows unique epidemiological and clinical features compared to children, which may lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, 32 healthy adults with hair fall complaints applied a hair serum daily for 60 days, resulting in statistically significant improvements in hair growth rate, thickness, and density, without any reported adverse events.
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.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This article summarizes expert opinions from Indian dermatologists on managing androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, emphasizing varied treatments based on individual patterns and responses.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
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June 2019 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that individuals with mixed ethnicity had hair that varied widely in shape and showed significant surface damage near the root, differing from monoracial hair characteristics.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This article discusses various hair-related issues, such as dandruff and hair loss, and outlines potential solutions, highlighting the need for personalized treatments and cost-effective approaches based on specific hair problems.
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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.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
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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.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” This study found that both an anti-dandruff shampoo containing piroctone olamine and climbazole and its combination with a tonic reduced dandruff and inflammation, with the combination showing superior results.
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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.
February 2024 in “Medical mycology case reports” This study reported the presence of dermatophyte macroconidia directly in clinical samples from a 3-year-old boy with tinea capitis, marking the first time this has been documented. The infection, caused by Microsporum ferrugineum, was successfully treated with systemic itraconazole and topical ketoconazole shampoo.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” In this case study, the researchers diagnosed a young male cat with dermatitis caused by a fungal infection, specifically identifying Penicillium and Aspergillus species, and observed improvement in symptoms following a two-week treatment with grisofulvin, chlorphenamine maleate, and fish oil shampoo.
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January 2022 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for alopecia areata, highlighting unmet therapeutic needs and the psychosocial burden on patients but reports no new clinical results.
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April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This report describes a rare scalp condition in children with features similar to tinea capitis but shows negative fungal cultures, and suggests possible slow improvement with griseofulvin in two cases.
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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.
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July 2021 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” This case report describes a non-thymoma-associated exfoliative dermatitis in an 8-year-old cat, where treatment with cyclosporine A alongside prednisolone and antibiotics resolved skin lesions without relapse after an initial recurrence.
January 2026 in “The mycota” This study explores the growing use of fungal-based ingredients in haircare products, emphasizing their eco-friendly production and benefits for scalp health, including moisturizing, hair strengthening, and addressing dandruff and fungal infections.