Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.
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September 2017 in “Revista de la Sociedad Química del Perú” The shampoo with Urtica urens L. extract reduced hair loss and didn't irritate the skin.
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March 2010 in “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” A new method quickly detects alcohol use from hair in under an hour.
16 citations
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” The hair tonic with fragrant pandan leaf extract and VCO was mostly stable, except for the F3 formulation.
15 citations
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October 2004 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Holes in mature hair are likely caused by the removal of substances during hair care.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
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January 2009 in “Scientific Electronic Library Online (São Paulo Research Foundation, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)” Eclipta alba extract effectively kills various harmful bacteria and fungi, including drug-resistant ones.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Beer yeast vesicles may improve hair follicle health.
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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.
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December 2021 in “Journal of medicinal plants” Halocnemum strobilaceum has potential health benefits and uses, including anticancer and antimicrobial properties.
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July 2013 in “PLoS ONE” DNA can be quickly and effectively extracted from hair using laundry powder.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
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June 2020 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Phyllanthus emblica extract in ethosomes could potentially prevent hair loss.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair conditioner with fenugreek and mint was effective for hair care.
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May 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.
January 2024 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” The herbal hair mask made from natural ingredients is safe, effective, and affordable for hair care.
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April 2021 in “Majalah Farmasetika” Licorice extract shampoo with surfactants is the best for hair growth.
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May 2016 in “Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences” Eclipta alba was successfully grown in the lab with normal growth and flowering.
October 2025 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” Herbal ingredients are effective and safer for treating hair issues and promoting growth.
June 2023 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” The polyherbal lotus oil with amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi promotes hair growth effectively, similar to minoxidil.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The plant extract and minoxidil both reduce hair loss by lowering specific gene expressions.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.
59 citations
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
10 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” Tamarind seed coats have strong antioxidant properties and could be used in health products and food preservatives.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
24 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Minoxidil dissolves best in methanol and least in water.
19 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in a special buffer with certain inhibitors can increase hair growth and improve transplant results.