11 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” The study aimed to evaluate the hair coloring properties of various herbal formulations using dried aqueous extracts and powders from plants like Gudhal, Jatamansi, Kuth, Kattha, Amla, Coffee, and Henna. Fourteen formulations were initially tested on sheep wool fibers, and six were selected for human trials. Among these, formulation HD-3, which included all the mentioned herbs, showed the most significant coloring effect and was the most accepted by volunteers. The study concluded that the combination of these herbs, particularly Jatamansi, acted synergistically to enhance hair coloring, providing maximum blackening effects.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair graying is caused by damage and cell depletion but might be temporarily reversible with drugs and hormones.
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.