ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
- Assessing the relationship between dietary factors and hair health: A systematic review.Nutrition and health · 2026Pooled it
- Therapeutic Potential ofNutrients · 2025Trial
- "Association of Knowledge, Dietary Behaviors, and Attitudes Toward Hair Problems Among the Population in the Chattogram Division, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study".Health science reports · 2026Article
- Hair Growth-Promoting Effect of a Horse Oil-Folium Isatidis Topical Preparation via Modulation of VEGF, TGF-β1, and β-Catenin Signaling in C57BL/6 Alopecia Mice: A Pilot Study.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Article
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- Treatment With Ashwagandha-Derived Exosome-Like Nanovesicles Up-Regulates VEGF-A Production and Promotes Human Hair Growth Ex Vivo.Experimental dermatology · 2026Article
- An Exploratory Preclinical In Vivo Pilot Study Evaluating the Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis and Ricinus communis Combination.BioMed research international · 2026Article
- Relevance of topical application of minoxidil laden nano-lipid for hair growth enhancement.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2025Article
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is associated with androgenetic alopecia in adults with stronger effects in women and unhealthy lifestyles.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Uranium concentration in children's hair samples and residential soil samples near mine tailings facilities, in Johannesburg, South Africa.Environmental geochemistry and health · 2025Article
- Technological Advances in Anti-hair Loss and Hair Regrowth Cosmeceuticals: Mechanistic Breakthroughs and Industrial Prospects Driven by Multidisciplinary Collaborative Innovation.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Review
- Novel Strategies for Androgenetic Alopecia Therapy: Integrating Multifunctional Plant Extracts with Nanotechnology for Advanced Cutaneous Drug Delivery.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Quercetin Nanocrystal Gel: A Novel Topical Therapeutic Strategy for Androgenetic Alopecia.Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- Hair Growth and Health Promoting Effects of StandardizedNutrients · 2025Article
- Pentacyclic Triterpenoid Maslinic Acid Promotes Hair Growth Comparable to Minoxidil: A New Insight on the Potential Involvement of Cilia Activity.ACS pharmacology & translational science · 2025Article
- A Photo-Crosslinked Casein-Tannic Acid System for Enhanced Hair Protection: A Green Chemistry Approach.Polymers · 2025Article
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- Moracin M promotes hair regeneration through activation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway and angiogenesis.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Computational drug discovery of potential 5α-reductase phytochemical inhibitors and hair growth promotion usingFrontiers in bioinformatics · 2025Article
- Gray Hair: From Preventive to Treatment.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Review
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Hair health is associated with personal distress and psychological well-being. Even though hair loss (alopecia) does not affect humans' biological health, it affects an individual's social well-being. So, treatment for hair problems and improving hair health are obligatory. Several pharmacological and cosmeceutical treatment procedures are available to manage hair loss and promote growth. Several factors associated with hair health include genetics, disease or disorder, drugs, lifestyle, chemical exposure, and unhealthy habits such as smoking, diet, and stress. Synthetic and chemical formulations have side effects, so people are moving towards natural compounds-based remedies for their hair problems. The history of using phytochemicals for hair health has been documented anciently. However, scientific studies on hair loss have accelerated in recent decades. The current review summarizes the type of alopecia, the factor affecting hair health, alopecia treatments, phytochemicals' role in managing hair loss, and the mechanisms of hair growth-stimulating properties of phytochemicals. The literature survey suggested that phytochemicals are potent candidates for developing treatment procedures for different hair problems. Further detailed studies are needed to bring the scientific evidence to market.
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