This study aimed to screen the UPL-Pn-2 peanut seed extract for antifungal efficacy against dandruff-causing fungus, Malassezia globosa. Quantitative approach was conducted via in vitro antifungal screening through Kirby-Bauer test with experimental and control groups. Experimental group has 3 set-ups of peanut seed extract’s in varying concentrations ( 25%, 50% and 100%). For control group, 3 set-ups of commercialized tech grade boric acid were also prepared in different concentrations (25%, 50%, 100%). Discs with dried methanol were used for negative control set-up. ANOVA revealed that antifungal effectiveness of peanut seed extract varied with the concentrations, while t-test showed no significant difference between peanut extract vis-à-vis boric acid concentrations. Also, pure boric acid and peanut extract were more effective compared to lower concentrations. The screening revealed antifungal efficacy of UPL-Pn-2 peanut seeds against dandruff-causing fungus, Malassezia globosa, which shows promising results as organic alternative to commercialized anti-dandruff products.

Alopecia areata is an inflammatory hair disorder characterized by patchy areas of hair loss involving the scalp as well as other body hairs. Through hair is not a very vital structure functionally, it plays an important role in the appearance of an individual. Hence, patients with alopecia areata can have an enormous negative psychological impact. Many studies across the globe have found more than 50% of alopecia areata patients had a significant negative impact on their psyche. Treating dermatologists must be aware, and pay adequate attention to identify and assess these aspects of the disease so that it can be treated on time to maximize the treatment outcome.

I am pleased to announce the Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology, a rapid peer-reviewed journal, which offers researchers and scientists the opportunity to explore and publish the fundamental, advanced and recent scientific developments in the field of Cosmetology & Trichology. The Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology accepts articles on Skin care, makeup, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, and massages, hairstyling, colouring, perming, CC. Trichology is the dermatology division that specialises in the clinical study of hair and scalp protection. In skin care, estheticians specialise. The Journals tend to prosper and publish the most complete Source of discovery and accurate details on the findings and in all areas of the field, recent advances in the mode of original papers, analysis, articles, case reports, short communications, etc. make them freely accessible online without any limitations or any other subscriptions to researchers worldwide.

I am pleased to declare a rapid peer-reviewed journal, Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology Journal, which provides researchers and scientists with an opportunity to explore and publish the basic, advanced and latest scientific advances in the field of Cosmetology & Trichology Journal. The Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology Journal accepts articles on Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Gynecology, Cosmetic Surgerie, Cosmetology and Dandruff, etc . The Journals tend to prosper and publish the most complete Source of discovery and accurate details on the findings and in all areas of the field, recent advances in the mode of original papers, analysis, articles, case reports, short communications, etc. make them freely accessible online without any limitations or any other subscriptions to researchers worldwide

Recently, keratin has been attracting intense attentions as an active ingredient for hair care products, given its unique nature such as rejuvenating and antiaging characteristics. Conventionally, keratin is extracted from keratinous animal body parts (KABPs) such as wool by chemical processes or in combination with enzymes. However, for extraction of keratin from KABPs requires large volumes of highly concentrated toxic chemicals, which is not environmentally sustainable. The time-consuming processes for the extraction and the removal of chemicals slow down the productivity. Lately, a number of alternative extraction processes have been reported. We will review these processes and examine their commercial viability. We also report the recent development in our alternative process based on thermal hydrolysis.