9 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Testing and Evaluation” This study found that human hair fibers significantly improve the shear behavior of dry sand, but under saturated conditions, the reinforcement sustains shear strength similar to unreinforced sand.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Majalah Farmasetika” This review concluded that a herbal hair tonic formulated with 2.5% green tea leaf extract, in combination with specific solvents and additives, showed the best properties for stimulating hair growth.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Molecules” This study indicates potential differences in the hair spectra of individuals with mood disorders, suggesting a promising, yet preliminary, method for noninvasive prediagnosis.
6 citations
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October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article proposes that androgenic alopecia might be an evolutionary mechanism for reducing prostate cancer risk by enhancing UV absorption, rather than being a risk factor.
5 citations
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August 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, a combination of terbinafine and mitotane was used to treat a dog with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism and dermatophytosis, showing regrowth of hair and negative fungal cultures without detectable adverse effects.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” This study reviews various skin models and methodologies used to assess the follicular penetration of nanoparticle-based drugs, highlighting inconsistencies that complicate comparisons and aims to establish more uniform protocols for clearer study outcomes.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” This review of murine studies reports that γ-rays affect hair follicle pigmentation in mice throughout the hair cycle, while effects on hair structure may be obscured by aging.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using natural extracts and compared its physicochemical properties, such as pH and foam consistency, with commercial shampoos, finding that both performed similarly in conditioning tests conducted with twenty volunteers.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that ethanolic asiasari radix extract may induce apoptosis in G361 melanoma cells through ROS-dependent regulation of p53, suggesting potential as a medicinal option for melanoma.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence describes two patients with both epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type, and loose anagen hair syndrome, an association not previously reported in the literature.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” This study found that a proniosomal gel formulation of finasteride increased anagen hair count in male volunteers with androgenic alopecia by 42.85% compared to the control group.
This study observed that applying an aqueous extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina leaves to Wistar rats promoted hair growth comparably to 2% Minoxidil, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to 5% minoxidil treatment improved hair growth outcomes in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
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.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
June 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This study assessed a herbal dry shampoo comprising natural ingredients like Shikakai and Reetha, finding it effectively passed physicochemical tests but highlighted the need for more research to optimize product quality and safety.
This study formulated an herbal anti-dandruff shampoo powder using Nyctanthes arbortristis as the main ingredient, and found that it exhibited significant anti-dandruff properties, beneficial physicochemical characteristics, and promising in-vitro results compared to a marketed medicated product.
May 2024 in “IP Journal of Nutrition Metabolism and Health Science” This study found that an educational program significantly improved knowledge about polycystic ovary syndrome and its prevention among adolescent girls at a selected college.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this case study, a 26-year-old female with PLEC mutations and features of muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis showed significant improvement in symptoms following steroid treatment.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study suggests that a polyherbal hair oil formulation, using traditional herbs like hibiscus and amla, may benefit hair growth, darken white hair, protect against dandruff, and result in shiny hair.
January 2021 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” In this study, researchers observed that administering the minimum dose of levothyroxine to a hypothyroid Dalmatian effectively restored normal skin condition and hormonal levels, suggesting levothyroxine's potential effectiveness in managing skin changes caused by hypothyroidism in dogs.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” This case report highlights a rare incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with sickle cell trait, emphasizing the need for awareness of autoimmune disease associations beyond sickle cell disease.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that human primary adult hair matrix keratinocytes may have the potential to generate hair follicle organoids, suggesting possible applications in hair follicle neogenesis and preclinical hair growth agent screening.
March 2013 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This article reviews advances in hair transplant techniques such as megasessions of micro and mini grafts, highlighting platelet growth factors' potential to enhance hair density, without reporting new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study used a multi-layer in silico framework to evaluate Korean herbal compounds for androgenetic alopecia, identifying Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical candidates with distinct safety and affinity profiles, although these findings remain purely computational without experimental validation.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated Korean herbal compounds in silico and identified Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, each with specific safety and efficacy considerations.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair mask formulated with natural ingredients like flaxseed and aloe vera and found it to be stable, non-irritant, and effective for conditioning and moisturizing hair, offering a safe alternative to synthetic products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair mask made from natural ingredients, reporting it as stable, non-irritating, and effective for conditioning, moisturizing, and hair strengthening, positioning it as a safe natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report from Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic describes significant improvement in a middle-aged woman's chronic hair loss and scalp visibility through individualized homeopathic treatment, nutritional adjustments, and regular monitoring over a year, as evidenced by patient-reported outcomes and clinical assessments.