October 2025 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” Hair-straightening products with glyoxylic acid can cause kidney damage.
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
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January 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Pumpkin seeds may help expel parasites, but findings are retracted.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
January 2006 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.
Ceiba leaf extracts significantly speed up hair growth.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Herbal hair oil can boost hair growth safely.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” KAP8.1 protein is crucial for hair structure and interacts with keratin 85.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo with rice water and willow bark extract effectively supports healthy hair and scalp care.
October 2024 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” Candlenut and celery extracts are effective for hair growth in spray form.
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
14 citations
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April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
May 2023 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” The shampoo with grapefruit peel and Gleditsia sinensis helps mice grow hair faster, more, and longer.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Traditional Chinese Medicine uses various herbal preparations to treat hair loss by focusing on kidney and liver health.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Chiang Mai University Journal” Centella asiatica extract may help promote hair growth.
February 2024 in “JAAD International” Measuring the variety in hair thickness can help diagnose male pattern baldness in Korean men.
January 2019 in “Can Tho University Journal of Science” The nanosilica-curcumin-bromelain complex speeds up wound healing and hair growth in burns.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” Using Malaysian medicinal plants in cosmetics can treat skin and hair issues with fewer side effects than synthetic products.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rice water is effective for improving skin and hair health.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mollusc egg extract helps skin and hair cells grow and heal.
Yifa Compound Prescription helps hair follicles grow better in lab conditions.
Bhringraj is a versatile herb that promotes hair growth, treats liver issues, and supports overall health.
January 2022 in “Kampo Medicine” Ninjin'yoeito, a Japanese medicine, helped stop hair loss and improved mood in two post-COVID-19 patients.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
26 citations
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October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” Curly hair in certain scalp areas can be an early sign of hair loss.