August 2024 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” This literature review examined research on hair follicle biology and hair loss treatments, highlighting the potential of secretome-based therapies, which may enhance hair regeneration and address limitations of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
In this case report, researchers documented a 19-year-old male professional athlete with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, noting environmental factors like chlorine exposure during swimming may have contributed to his condition, which improved after advice on hair care changes.
July 2024 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” This study aimed to develop a dermocosmetic exfoliating formulation using babassu fibers for androgenetic alopecia treatment, but found that although the formulation met sensory standards, it was unstable in sunlight and heat, suggesting a need for optimization before commercialization.
This study suggests that a herbal shampoo made from plant ingredients may be a promising natural remedy for hair fall and dandruff, demonstrating good quality and safety.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This research review explores an algorithmic approach to scalp reconstruction, emphasizing the importance of considering defect location, size, and local scalp anatomy in optimizing cosmetic and functional surgical outcomes.
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.
In this case report, off-label onabotulinumtoxin-A was successfully used to treat trichodynia, a painful scalp sensation associated with hair loss, in a patient unresponsive to conventional therapies.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This article explores the use of 3D printing technology to produce hair in the beauty industry, addressing safety concerns, explaining the creation process, and highlighting its benefits over traditional hair while noting its positive environmental impact.
March 2024 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă (Print)” This review identifies a significant link between telogen effluvium and increased psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and social phobia, stressing the need for both medical and psychological care to improve affected individuals' quality of life.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in reproductive health” This study explored how an educational intervention on reducing phthalate exposure through hair care product choices influenced the hair care practices of pregnant women of color, identifying key life stages and themes related to these practices, including cultural influences, product impacts, and individual autonomy.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair oil with natural ingredients and reported that 56.25% of participants experienced increased hair growth and 50% had reduced hair fall after 3 months, without significant side effects.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” In this study, most surveyed physicians were aware of the meningioma risk linked to cyproterone acetate monotherapy, but many did not recall receiving updated safety communications.
This study evaluated various herbal blends of powdered leaves, including Henna and Indigo, for their coloring and sensitivity reactions, finding Henna and Indigo to be effective natural colorants for achieving a reddish-brown hair color with better retention than marketed herbal hair dyes.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients consider more than 20% scalp hair loss, chronic duration, and involvement of additional body hair as indicators of severe disease impacting quality of life.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This source reviews the application of various natural substances, particularly plant extracts from the Ayurvedic system, in promoting hair growth, addressing common issues like pigmentation, dandruff, and hair loss.
December 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study reviews the use and benefits of herbal cosmetics in addressing common hair issues like baldness, hair fall, and dandruff, highlighting that herbal products may offer fewer side effects than conventional beauty products.
December 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study reviews the importance of herbal cosmetics in addressing common hair problems like dandruff and hair fall, emphasizing the potential benefits of herbal hair formulations that provide essential nutrients with fewer side effects compared to conventional beauty products.
This paper explores the diverse patterns and social significance of Black hair, approaching it as an art form, mathematical pattern, and ethnomathematic entity, and seeks to dispel myths while highlighting its vast possibilities.
November 2023 in “Borneo Journal of Pharmacy” In this study, researchers used scanning electron microscopy to analyze hair damage from 3% hydrogen peroxide and UVB radiation, observing that Caesalpinia sappan hair tonic formulations coated and interacted with the hair cuticle, potentially modifying hair fiber damage.
November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review explores how herbal hair oils made from ingredients like amla and hibiscus may offer benefits such as reducing hair loss and dandruff, but these are summarized from existing research rather than new experimental data.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article provides an in-depth exploration of both natural and synthetic treatments for alopecia, examining their mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and current research, while noting that synthetic therapies can have potential adverse effects.
June 2023 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This research highlights that alopecia, while not physically harmful, significantly impacts individuals' mental health due to its effects on self-image, and suggests a management strategy that includes psychological counseling alongside dermatological treatment to address these challenges.
May 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that clinical characteristics, concurrent medical conditions, and hair care practices may affect treatment outcomes in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
May 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study aims to provide a practical guide for managing common causes of madarosis, highlighting the need to identify underlying causes to ensure effective treatment for eyelash and eyebrow loss.
This study identified new geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky/coily hair, which may inform more effective personal care products tailored to these hair types.
December 2022 in “Kristu Jayanti Journal of Core and Applied Biology (KJCAB)” This study examined the morphometric features of hair from different regions of India to identify potential regional characteristics.
This study used quantitative methods to identify new geometric and mechanical parameters of curly and kinky/coily hair, aiming to improve classification and develop better personal care products for these hair types.
October 2022 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” In this study, Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis were identified as the primary causes of tinea capitis, with terbinafine treatment showing the highest cure rate. Non-commercial kits surpassed real-time PCR commercial kits in specificity and sensitivity for diagnosis.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case report describes a man with trichorrhexis nodosa of the beard, who experienced symptomatic improvement after being advised to shave and avoid brushing, confirming the diagnosis.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This review covers hair anatomy, common hair diseases, diagnostic approaches, management, and hair care, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the importance of proper hair care knowledge.