December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Herbal cosmetics with oils like olive, coconut, and almond are popular for their skin and hair benefits with few side effects.
15 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Betamethasone dipropionate reduced skin thickness, fish oil increased it, and combined treatment had no significant effect.
16 citations
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August 1989 in “PubMed” Retinol and L-cystine improve diffuse hair loss without side effects.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
20 citations
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September 2015 in “Protein expression and purification” Scientists made safflower seeds produce a human growth factor that could help with hair growth and wound healing.
April 2023 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” Indian head cactus extract may help hair grow by boosting important cell activity and gene expression.
January 2026 in “Digilib Repository Unila (Lampung University)” Celery essential oil at 2% can effectively promote hair growth.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “PubMed” Coconut oil helps with brittle hair and infestations, castor oil may improve hair shine, and argan oil lacks evidence for hair benefits.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds may help reduce inflammation and fight cancer.
20 citations
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A single steroid injection can cause serious side effects like Cushing Syndrome.
January 2015 in “대한미용학회지” Sandalwood oil promotes hair growth in mice.
40 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of a key enzyme causes severe skin issues and death in mice.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” A medicinal cosmetic product for treating Androgenetic Alopecia was developed using plant-based substances, Saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora, with pumpkin seed oil and stabilizers like Carbopol, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, Tween-20 and cetyl alcohol.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Molecules” Camellia seed cake extract may help hair growth by blocking the hair loss effects of a hormone called DHT.
January 2011 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” Linseed oil is good for moisturizing skin and promoting hair growth.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
June 2026 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Jojoba oil is beneficial for skin, hair, and health but has economic challenges for large-scale farming.
52 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” NLCs with manual massage greatly improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research” The polyherbal hair oil effectively treats various hair problems.
Essential oils can improve health but must be used safely under professional guidance.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
July 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” Cyperus rotundus L. can naturally reduce hair growth effectively with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Cannabinoids like CBD may help treat skin diseases by reducing inflammation and infections.
1 citations
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November 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Medicated oil from Martynia annua leaves and fruits helps prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in mice.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
7 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Medical Sciences” Watercress oil helps heal skin burns in rabbits.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Encapsulating cell-free fat extract in GelMA hydrogel improves skin flap survival in mice.
December 2023 in “Gugje bogeon mi-yong haghoeji” Scalp scaling with aroma oil improves scalp condition and user satisfaction.
114 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.