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January 2009 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DACC-based dressings are more effective than silver-based ones for treating chronic wounds with antimicrobial resistance.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The skin care product prevents and removes pollen allergens from the skin.
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April 2018 in “Holzforschung” Scientists found a new natural compound and other known compounds in Cercidiphyllum japonicum twigs, which might be useful for medicine.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
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January 2020 in “Gastronomica The Journal of Food and Culture” Peppercorn's rich cultural and historical significance was reduced to just a flavor by 20th-century chemists.
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October 2009 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Two new compounds were found to build bone and muscle without affecting reproductive organs and skin oil glands.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
January 2024 in “Scientific reports” Egyptian Mint effectively kills mosquito larvae and inhibits certain bacteria.
March 2012 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” The cream with plant components increased skin collagen and the hair tonic promoted hair growth in mice.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
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January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Leaving non-absorbable sutures in for 6 months reduces scar stretching and width.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Dandelion extract mist protects hair from heat damage and improves styling.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Aloe vera improves hair health but may cause irritation for some people.
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January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Gel D shows promise as a natural hair care solution for traction alopecia.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” Tridax procumbens flower extracts can kill bacteria.
January 2023 in “Minds at UW (University of Wisconsin)” More research is needed to understand how shampoo chemicals affect hair strength and structure.
March 2020 in “The Journal of animal and plant sciences/The JAPS” Aloe Vera helps wounds heal faster and promotes hair growth.
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October 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
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October 1992 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
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December 2011 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The seeds of Abrus precatorius, when processed, can prevent hair loss more effectively than common treatments.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but causes eye irritation.
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June 2023 in “International journal of basic science in medicine” Adiantum capillus-veneris may help with respiratory issues, but more research is needed.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical glycopyrrolate lotion helped reduce excessive sweating from eating in a diabetic man.