September 2025 in “PubMed” Prevent persistent hair loss after chemotherapy with scalp cooling and early minoxidil use.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal mehendi gel safely colors hair naturally while nourishing and protecting the scalp.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Women's minoxidil products cost more and are less effective than men's.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Rosmarinus officinalis tincture significantly improves hair volume and density.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Formulation F3 was the best herbal hair lotion, being effective and safe for the scalp.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Formulation F3 was the best herbal hair lotion, being effective and safe for the scalp.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Agroindustri Halal/Jurnal agroindustri halal” The hair tonic with the highest seaweed extract content showed the best hair growth results.
5 citations
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June 2014 in “Pediatric dermatology” A baby girl grew extra hair from contact with her grandfather's hair medicine, but it went away after stopping exposure.
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December 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Nickel, cobalt, balsam of Peru, fragrance mix, carba mix, and propylene glycol are common allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by undergoing a process in hair follicles and certain skin cells, and by increasing the production of compounds essential for hair growth and maintenance.
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March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White piedra can be effectively treated with 2% miconazole nitrate lotion.
March 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Medicamento” The hair tonic from Usada Bali plants increased hair growth without irritating the skin.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” Purple sweet potato leaf extracts can help treat hair loss and fungal infections.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
12 citations
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August 2017 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Melandrium firmum extract helps mice grow hair by blocking a hair loss enzyme and changing hair growth genes.
11 citations
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June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” The medicated hair oil controls dandruff and promotes hair growth.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Herbal treatments may help manage seborrhea dermatitis effectively.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenic alopecia.
21 citations
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September 1977 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil levels measured in human blood.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil might help with hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
January 2002 in “Analecta malacitana: Revista de la Sección de Filología de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras” Minoxidil is a popular hair growth treatment, but how it works isn't fully understood.
May 2023 in “Health science reports” Coloring shampoos for gray hair may cause gene mutation, reproductive issues, and skin damage, needing stricter regulation and expert consultation.