July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported six pediatric cases of temporal triangular alopecia and highlighted the use of trichoscopy to distinguish it by detecting a distinctive carpet of vellus hair, helping to differentiate TTA from other hair loss conditions.
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September 2013
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October 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences” This review explores Dracaena trifasciata, known as mother-in-law's tongue, detailing its botanical properties, traditional medicinal uses, and the pharmacological and phytochemical characteristics observed in various studies.
In this study, researchers assessed the stability of various formulations in the TrichoConcept™ line for customized alopecia treatment. They found that the combinations remained stable from 14 to 180 days, supporting the use of these vehicles for enhancing therapeutic outcomes in hair loss treatments.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study successfully developed and validated a reverse-phase HPLC method for accurately determining finasteride and tamsulosin simultaneously in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
This abstract introduces TrichoFoam™, a new foaming vehicle for compounding pharmacies, designed to be a gentle, non-irritating option for alopecia treatment, acknowledging that current topical treatments are limited and oral products may cause adverse effects.
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November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This source reviews treatments for female pattern hair loss and discusses the challenges in achieving effective regrowth, highlighting the need for combinations of topical, systemic, and interventional therapies.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers examined Tridax procumbens for its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, highlighting its diverse medicinal benefits, low toxicity, and the presence of bioactive compounds, positioning it as a promising candidate for developing safe and affordable plant-based therapeutics.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a poly-herbal shampoo using ingredients like neem and amla, reporting it has good cleansing action, strengthens hair, and reduces dandruff, offering an effective and safe alternative to synthetic shampoos without significant side effects.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
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January 2013 in “Spatula DD - Peer Reviewed Journal on Complementary Medicine and Drug Discovery” This study found that a polyherbal formulation of Trigonella foenum-graecum and Butea monosperma significantly promoted hair growth and reduced DHT levels in a chemotherapy-induced alopecia model.
January 2024 in “Sanjeevani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment approach called Sthanika Chikitsa, involving Shiro Lepa and specific herbal and nasal preparations, for managing Indralupta, a condition akin to Alopecia Areata characterized by hair loss. Results are not provided in the abstract.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that Follicular Maps, derived from trichoscopic images, remained consistent over time and unaffected by hair cycling or noncicatricial alopecia, offering a precise tool for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reported that trichoscopy is a more effective diagnostic tool than the trichogram for early diagnosis of FAGA, regardless of hair shaft diversity cut-off levels.
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
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October 2024 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” In this in vitro study, extracts from Tridax procumbens demonstrated potential antioxidant and anticancer activity against various human cancer cell lines, with notable efficacy in specific fractions.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a polyherbal gel containing ingredients like Phyllanthus emblica and Melaleuca alternifolia was formulated to manage folliculitis, potentially offering a safe, effective alternative to conventional treatments by reducing microbial infections, relieving inflammation, and promoting healing.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this triple-blind, randomized clinical trial, researchers found that oral Amla syrup significantly increased the anagen-to-telogen hair ratio and satisfaction levels in women with Female Androgenetic Alopecia compared to placebo, suggesting its potential benefit for treating androgenic hair loss.
This study concluded that adding a topical agent to intense pulsed light therapy significantly improved hair reduction and patient satisfaction in Pakistani women with idiopathic facial hirsutism compared to light therapy alone, without increasing adverse effects.
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July 2014 in “Analytical Chemistry Research” This study presents a validated HPTLC method for simultaneously determining five BPH drugs, showing high sensitivity and selectivity for potential use in quality-control analysis.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article describes various hair and scalp examination techniques, including noninvasive, semi-invasive, and invasive methods, noting that trichoscopy is a simple, well-accepted, noninvasive technique for evaluating hair loss patients and monitoring treatment.
June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests that pili annulati is likely more common than traditionally thought, highlighting the importance of recognizing its characteristic clinical and trichoscopic features for accurate diagnosis.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This report on two Indian male siblings with monilethrix highlights trichoscopy's role in diagnosing this condition, which can be complicated by early-onset androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility” This study found that gQlab probiotics improved overall IBS symptoms, particularly in female and constipation-predominant patients, compared to placebo after 4 weeks of treatment.
In this study, the ethanol extract of Tridax procumbens leaves exhibited antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with specific active compounds identified through GC-MS analysis that may contribute to its therapeutic potential.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
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January 2020 in “Nanoscale” Finasteride and baicalin in phospholipid vesicles effectively promote hair growth and increase follicle count.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” This study found that fractions of Tridax procumbens extract demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, comparable to standard ascorbic acid, in laboratory tests.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” In this split-scalp study, researchers observed that combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP treatment was significantly more effective in improving hair parameters in women with female pattern hair loss than using each intervention alone or placebo.