June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
December 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This study found that hair care formulations containing argan oil were stable and demonstrated better spreadability and texture profiles compared to those without argan oil.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” In this study, researchers developed a novel topical gel combining minoxidil and JAK inhibitor tofacitinib, which effectively enhanced hair follicle growth and reduced local inflammation in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting a new approach for treating this condition.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study explored microemulsion formulations for delivering finasteride through the skin, finding that higher water concentrations increased permeation, which may inform optimal transdermal delivery for treating androgenetic alopecia.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights a polyherbal hair formulation that combines various natural ingredients, reporting potential benefits in improving scalp circulation, strengthening hair, and promoting regrowth, which might offer a safer alternative for managing male pattern baldness compared to synthetic drugs.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses follicular transplantation for hair restoration, highlighting the importance of evaluating patient suitability and careful planning to achieve excellent cosmetic outcomes, but reports no new research findings.
August 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review examines human-relevant in vitro models for studying pigmentation disorders, identifying both challenges and advancements in replicating human pigmentation processes and disease-specific pathology in vitro.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” In this review, researchers emphasized the importance of integrating natural extracts and modern cosmetic science to develop safe and effective hair-care products, highlighting herbal ingredients and modern advancements that enhance hair health and manageability.
January 2007 in “동물실험대체법학회지” This article reviews in vitro methods for evaluating whitening, anti-wrinkle, and hair growth ingredients in cosmetics, noting that more human-relevant evaluation methods with reliable biomarkers are needed; it presents no new clinical outcomes.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study on rabbits, the authors concluded that a pomade containing 10% meniran leaf extract was an effective hair growth stimulant and could compete with a positive control, fulfilling the required pomade characteristics.
June 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Research” In this study with guinea pigs, a hair tonic containing 0.001% caffeine significantly stimulated hair growth, showing higher effectiveness with an average hair length of 18.294 mm compared to a tonic with 0.005% caffeine concentration, which resulted in an average hair length of 16.610 mm.
December 2022 in “Proceeding Bengkulu International Conference on Health” This study concluded that a 5% concentration of celery extract in hair gel provided the best preparation characteristics, including standard parameters for organoleptic properties and spreadability.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This study validated an HPLC analytical method for evaluating fenasteride in commercial products, finding it to be sensitive, selective, and within acceptance criteria for specificity, precision, and stability, making it suitable for quality control testing.
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February 2025 in “ChemMedChem” This review highlights recent advancements in lipid nanoparticle technology for delivering genetic material and treating various diseases, but notes challenges in manufacturing, stability, and safety evaluations.
July 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” In this review, 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride were found to significantly reduce prostate volume and stabilize hair loss, but they also carry risks of sexual dysfunction, necessitating careful patient evaluation and monitoring.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses aspects of evaluating patients with androgenetic alopecia for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study focused on developing a phytoextract-based hair serum from rice and guava leaf extracts, designed to improve hair quality and scalp health. The formulations were evaluated for their biochemical properties and stability, emphasizing natural ingredients to address hair care needs.
This study conducted a pre-formulation evaluation of a caffeine shampoo for androgenic alopecia treatment, finding that the formulation remains stable under various conditions, suggesting its viability for compounding.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a natural hair serum using rice and guava leaf extracts, evaluating its composition and properties for improving hair quality, reducing hair fall, and nourishing the scalp, though specific results are not detailed in the abstract.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair serums, highlighting the use of natural ingredients like fenugreek, hibiscus, and kalonji, which are claimed to improve hair strength and scalp health.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo containing Tulsi leaves, Green gram extract, Flaxseed mucilage, and potato juice, finding it to possess good cleansing, foam stability, and conditioning properties, though further development is needed to enhance quality, performance, and safety.
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May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a melatonin-loaded microemulsion exhibited controlled release and significant stratum corneum deposition in ex vivo permeation tests, suggesting its potential for further evaluation in treating androgenic alopecia.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
July 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This review highlights the potential of Illicium verum in enhancing bioactive compound efficacy and stability through nanotechnology, despite challenges in physicochemical limitations and regulatory hurdles.
December 2025 in “Fullerene Journal of Chemistry” This study investigated the potential of nutmeg-derived phytochemicals as anti-alopecia agents using molecular docking and simulations, finding that geranylgeraniol exhibited significant binding stability and potential efficacy against androgenetic alopecia comparable to finasteride and superior to minoxidil.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Farmasi Indonesia” This study found that a nanostructured lipid carrier gel containing Minoxidil and Finasteride met desired criteria for stability and performance, suggesting it may be an effective topical treatment for hair loss, especially in extreme conditions.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal hair oil formulated from Murraya koenigii, Hibiscus rosasinensis, and Lawsonia inermis showed promising properties such as good pH, acceptable viscosity, and stability at room temperature, suggesting potential for hair growth promotion in future formulations.
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the applications and challenges of lipid nanosystems in various fields, comparing techniques for evaluating nanoparticle properties, and reports no new experimental results.