March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Talenta Conference Series Tropical Medicine (TM)” Lemongrass oil in gel shampoo effectively fights dandruff, with 10% concentration being the most effective.
11 citations
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
3 citations
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October 1979 in “Laboratory animals” Hairless rats are good for testing anti-inflammatory drugs, similar to haired rats, without needing to remove fur.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
September 2013 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” Shampoo with ginseng helped improve hair thickness, density, growth, and reduced hair loss.
December 2025 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology”
3 citations
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June 2010 in “Pharmacognosy journal” The polyherbal hair oil effectively reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth.
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Treating scalp issues with anti-dandruff shampoo improves hair health.
June 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The herbal shampoo made from Piper Betel and Psidium Guajava leaves was safe, promoted hair growth, and reduced hair fall.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New natural hair loss treatments seem safer but need more research.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Health Science” Topical products, especially specific shampoos, are effective in treating androgenetic alopecia by delivering active ingredients to hair follicles and improving hair quality.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Children's hair care needs gentle products and better regulations due to unique hair and scalp differences.
33 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatitis” Hair care products often cause contact dermatitis, especially in women and hairdressers.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” A 2% climbazole shampoo effectively reduces fungal growth on dog hair, and using a physiological shampoo afterward may boost this effect.
June 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Proper hair care and safe use of hair products are crucial for those with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Prevent persistent hair loss after chemotherapy with scalp cooling and early minoxidil use.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
34 citations
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
4 citations
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Polyquaternium-70 shampoo is best for reducing frizz.