In this study, formulations containing 20% zinc oxide nanoparticles demonstrated stability and improved spreadability without penetrating the deepest skin layers, instead accumulating in skin furrows and hair follicles.
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that 1% ketoconazole and 1% piroctone olamine shampoos increased hair shaft thickness and reduced hair shedding in men with telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia associated with dandruff.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This abstract explains that dandruff can be treated using either chemical-based or herbal anti-dandruff shampoos, with both types containing antibacterial and antifungal ingredients to reduce scalp flakiness and eliminate fungi.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” The study developed herbal hair gummies using ingredients like fenugreek, amla, and bhringraj, alongside folic acid, zinc, and biotin, concluding they are palatable, meet quality standards, exhibit antioxidant properties, and may effectively enhance hair growth and reduce hair loss.