February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, the researchers developed minoxidil cubosomes using nanotechnology, which improved drug penetration in the skin, showed greater hair growth efficacy, and reduced adverse skin reactions compared to traditional minoxidil solutions.
December 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that there was a significant discrepancy between histopathological examination and clinical diagnosis in alopecia cases, while vitamin D levels were not significantly associated with alopecia.
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July 2024 in “Animals” This study reported that tail tip lesions in dairy cows include granulation tissue, purulent-necrotizing inflammation, and hyperkeratosis, potentially caused by ischemia.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” In this study, the researchers developed and optimized a curcumin nanocrystal gel to enhance skin permeability, reporting improved dissolution properties and antiproliferative effects on cell lines, suggesting it as a promising topical delivery system.
The researchers observed that in cases of alopecia areata with atypical features, histopathological confirmation may be necessary, as trichoscopic clues like loss of follicle ostia and vellus hairs were common, while typical features such as exclamation mark hairs were not always present.