January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
Menthol boosts the hair growth and thickness effects of P. niruri extract gel.
December 2024 in “Media Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi” The optimized chia seed oil shampoo formula is stable and meets all required characteristics.
June 2021 in “Current Biochemistry” Stingless bee propolis at a 6.25% concentration effectively stops dandruff-causing bacteria growth, performing better than ketoconazole.
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nitrogen mustard was not very effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and has potential skin cancer risk.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair conditioner with fenugreek and mint was effective for hair care.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” Certain plant oils are good for heart health and weight control but need protection before use in foods.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a niacinamide cream can improve life quality for breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Lavender and Tea tree oils may effectively reduce mild unwanted hair growth in women.
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanocarriers can make acne treatments more effective and gentle on the skin.
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” Chitin nanofibrils are better at stabilizing oil droplets in emulsions than cellulose nanofibrils.
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
February 2023 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research” Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil helps reduce hair loss, treat scalp conditions, and slow down hair greying.
June 2022 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” Amazigh women in Morocco have lost control of argan oil production to the state and businessmen, limiting their roles to nut cracking.
January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Pig oil was found to significantly promote hair growth in rats, more effectively than Minoxidil.
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August 2019 in “Indian drugs” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating male pattern baldness.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The onion extract gel is effective for topical use.
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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Niosomal methylene blue gel effectively improves moderate to severe acne.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Cosmetics” The extract reduced sebum production and promoted hair growth.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Excess sebum reduces the effectiveness of nanosystems for treating hair follicle conditions.
Basil oil has many health benefits, including improving skin, hair, mood, pain relief, and digestion.
17 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Microsponges with rosemary oil significantly improve hair growth compared to regular rosemary oil and minoxidil.
The pare fruit hair mask effectively reduces hair loss and dandruff.
September 2024 in “Sasambo Journal of Pharmacy” The optimal pomegranate leaf extract shampoo formula effectively combats dandruff without causing hair loss.
September 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Jujube essential oil promotes hair growth.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Almond oil works well as a biodegradable lubricant and has health benefits.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.