5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” Watercress oil may promote hair growth by activating specific receptors.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” The hair tonic with cinnamon oil and coconut oil was stable and caused very mild irritation.
13 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tea extracts can protect hair from UV damage.
September 2016 in “Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Chronic arsenic toxicity can cause diabetes and may not improve even with treatment.
69 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
18 citations
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March 2010 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” A new method quickly detects alcohol use from hair in under an hour.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.
8 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
December 2024 in “Majalah kedokteran Bandung/Majalah Kedokteran Bandung” Carrot seed oil thickens hair roots and tips, with 75% concentration being most effective.
45 citations
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” New compounds with carborane showed anti-androgen effects similar to flutamide.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings” Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
33 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” ETC-159 was safe up to 30 mg, but no tumor shrinkage was seen.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Croton tiglium Linn. may promote hair growth but needs careful use due to toxicity.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Safflower flower extract in tiny fat-based particles can help hair grow.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Xiaoban Kangfu capsules contain compounds that may help with antioxidants, reducing inflammation, and promoting hair growth.
32 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.
29 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Tarantula feet likely have chemoreceptors, not silk-producing parts.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Connarus semidecandrus Jack extract promotes hair growth and thickness, reduces prostate cancer cell growth, and could potentially be used as a treatment for hair loss.
39 citations
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June 2019 in “Nanomaterials” Nanotube-based hair treatments could improve hair health and growth, and offer long-lasting effects.
21 citations
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March 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tacalcitol ointment effectively improves bilateral nevus comedonicus.
11 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
January 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” New methods effectively measure how well hair products clean and protect against pollution.
Teak leaf extract can help treat hair loss, and its effectiveness varies by geographic origin.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” Certain natural compounds called terpenes may help prevent prostate cancer.
January 2016 in “Universitätsbibliothek der FU Berlin Hochschulschriftenstelle u. Dokumentenserver” The new biodegradable nanocarriers safely and effectively deliver drugs into the skin.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
March 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Smoking 20+ cigarettes daily increases the risk of severe hair loss in men.
Human hair can effectively absorb arsenic from water.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Varna Medical Forum” TECAR therapy helps with pain relief, reduces inflammation, relaxes muscles, heals tissues, and is safe and effective for many conditions.