34 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Dieckol from Ecklonia cava may help hair growth and could be a potential hair loss treatment.
The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but can irritate eyes.
January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best mix for a hair loss treatment cream is 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens extract.
January 2013 in “The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” January 2025 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS”
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Selaginella doederleinii extract shows potential for cervical cancer treatment but needs more research.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Polyscias scutellaria has potential health benefits, including fighting bacteria, fungi, inflammation, diabetes, cancer, and promoting hair growth.
25 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Erianin may effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting the immune system.
April 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” Essential oils may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
37 citations
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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.
January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” Green tea leaf extract at 7.5% concentration effectively promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
25 citations
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April 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Erlotinib can cause hair loss and scalp issues, which improve after stopping the drug.
146 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.
June 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
June 2022 in “Jurnal Health Sains” Certain plant extracts may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
75 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Santolina chamaecyparissus oil effectively fights fungal infections.
3 citations
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January 2003 SPELA 707, a mix of eight herbal extracts, may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth and increasing hair density.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Elephantopus scaber has many health benefits, including antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and antioxidant properties.
1 citations
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January 2012 Amla (Indian gooseberry) has many health benefits, including better digestion, stronger heart, and improved hair growth.
January 2017 in “한국약용작물학회지” Houttuynia cordata extract may help hair growth without harming hair cells.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Intensive Care Medicine” Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for treating alopecia areata.
June 1958 in “Mycopathologia” Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Sophora flavescens extract helps hair growth and treats hair loss.
August 1995 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New therapy helps treat hair loss.
Ayurvedic treatments improved alopecia areata symptoms.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.