February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This review discusses the potential of plant-based preparations for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight herbs with evidence of efficacy against alopecia.
August 2021 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study found that a hair tonic formulated from green tea extract showed similar hair growth-promoting activity to 2% Minoxidil in rabbits, without causing skin irritation or bacterial contamination.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study reported that a 4% water fraction of green tea leaf extract showed the most effective hair growth promotion in rabbits.
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Ecklonia cava polyphenols increased human dermal papilla cell proliferation and extended hair shaft length in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for hair loss.
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September 2016 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” In this study, the methanol-ultrasound extract of Dendropanax morbifera leaf showed potential for use in functional cosmetics and hair growth products due to its high antioxidant capacity and effects on growth factor expression without cytotoxicity.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
January 2025 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” This study observed that tannic acid significantly reduced hair shedding by 56.2% over seven days in human participants when used as a coating for controlled release of active compounds to hair follicles.
December 2024 in “Proceeding International Collaborative Conference on Multidisciplinary Science” In this study, researchers developed a shampoo using ambon banana peel and green tea leaves, reporting that it showed positive characteristics and was safe for addressing hair loss, with optimal viscosity levels achieved in certain formulations.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review details the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dandruff, emphasizing herbal ingredients with anti-dandruff properties used in shampoos and exploring their antifungal and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It highlights dandruff's exploitation by personal care companies due to the lack of medical interventions.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” In this review, researchers highlighted the potential benefits of using herbal remedies, such as Aloe vera, Bhringraj, Neem, Tea tree oil, Amla, and Hibiscus, for treating various hair problems like dandruff, scalp infections, and premature greying, suggesting natural alternatives to traditional hair treatments.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review highlights that while dandruff affects over 50% of humans and cannot be fully eradicated, it can be controlled through chemical treatments that may cause side effects or herbal remedies such as Neem and Tea tree oil, which have longstanding use in hair care.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the mechanism of "Malassezia" dandruff and the potential benefits of herbal treatments, focusing on phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea may counteract DHT-induced hair follicle damage by modifying the miRNA expression profile in human dermal papilla cells.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reviews existing literature on botanicals for androgenetic alopecia, noting a growing interest and emphasizing research on hair growth stimulants, especially involving green tea and other specific botanicals.
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June 2024 in “Nutrients” In this review, researchers highlighted that natural polyphenolics like flavonoids and resveratrol may help enhance testosterone production in aging males by boosting the expression of the Star gene in Leydig cells, potentially preventing age-related degenerative conditions linked to testosterone insufficiency.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This source reviews the potential of polyphenols as therapeutic and preventive treatments for common skin disorders such as acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and ability to penetrate the skin barrier.
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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” This study found that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may reduce paclitaxel-induced apoptosis in human dermal papilla cells by regulating microRNA expression related to apoptosis and cell proliferation.
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August 2020 in “Food Research” This review discusses management strategies for androgenic alopecia using plant derivatives and highlights the need for prolonged efficacy but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This study suggests that while complementary and alternative treatments for hair loss are becoming more popular, their effectiveness and mechanisms remain largely unverified.
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September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses factors affecting hair aging, such as inflammation and UV exposure, and examines potential anti-aging benefits of antioxidants and nutraceuticals for hair, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
This study found that among female patients, those who consumed sweetened tea drinks more frequently had a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, with the impact notably mediated by late bedtimes rather than by sugar intake from these drinks.
This study found that consuming sweetened tea drinks is associated with an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, and this relationship is influenced by bedtime habits rather than sugar intake from soft drinks.
This study found that consumption of sweetened tea drinks increases the risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the relationship being mediated by later bedtimes rather than daily sugar intake.
This study found that frequent consumption of sweetened tea drinks is linked to a higher risk of female androgenetic alopecia, and this relationship is mediated by late bedtimes but not daily sugar intake.
This research reported that consuming sweetened tea drinks is linked to an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the effect significantly mediated by bedtime habits rather than daily sugar intake.
This study used an ex vivo human skin model to show that tropical conditions disrupt skin homeostasis, resulting in epidermal thickening and junctional flattening, and found that Kombucha tea extract may help preserve skin structure under such stress.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.