Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
152 citations,
December 2003 in “Micron” As people age, their hair follicles produce less pigment, leading to gray and white hair, due to factors like reduced enzyme activity and damage to melanocyte DNA.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” The herbal shampoo made hair shinier, smoother, and softer without side effects.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Intense pulsed-light therapy helps mice grow hair by activating a specific growth pathway.
7 citations,
February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining microneedling with Q-switched laser treatment for tattoo removal did not improve results and caused more pain.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Liquorice and Indian jujube root extracts don't help in fighting male pattern baldness.
8 citations,
March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2019 Amla oil may help treat hair loss.
January 2013 in “Dermatology” The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
An 11-year-old female Pinscher with Pemphigus Foliaceus was successfully diagnosed and treated.
121 citations,
May 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract may help hair grow similarly to Minoxidil.
64 citations,
January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Certain growth factors can promote hair growth in mice by activating hair growth-related proteins.
51 citations,
January 2007 in “Animal Genetics” The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
26 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
22 citations,
October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.
13 citations,
January 2017 in “Molecules” Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
13 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of natural pharmaceuticals” Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
12 citations,
June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
6 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can improve hair density in people with androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to find out who it works best for.
6 citations,
October 2017 Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Timosaponin BII, a plant extract, was found to promote hair growth in mice, similarly to minoxidil.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The VCO-based herbal hair tonic is effective, safe for hair loss treatment, and can be mass-produced.
October 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.