37 citations
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that a genetic model using SNPs can predict early-onset male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, which may assist in decisions about interventions.
32 citations
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April 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This chapter reviews advancements in nanocarriers for delivering antipsoriatic drugs to improve skin targeting and therapeutic efficacy, reporting no new experimental results.
31 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This consensus paper reviews expert opinions on treating telogen effluvium but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, dermal fibroblasts in the head of beagle dogs metabolized the highest amount of progesterone, primarily into cortisol, while dermal papilla cells mainly produced 5α-pregnane-3,20-dione and cortisol.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this community-based study, the researchers found high prevalence rates of hair loss, baldness, dandruff, and greying among men aged 18-50 in Thiruvallur district, India.
9 citations
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September 1989 in “PubMed” This study observed that selenium levels were lower in Sudanese children with malnutrition compared to healthy German children, with a good correlation between selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses how severe baldness in men is associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19, and highlights research suggesting antiandrogen medications may improve outcomes.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” This study found that topical application of Astragalus membranaceus extract induced hair regrowth and reduced immune response markers in mice with natural hair loss.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that ossification in trichilemmal cysts may be more common than previously thought, often associated with cyst wall rupture, and reports a novel case of ossifying TC with extramedullary hematopoiesis.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that adding vitamin D to L-thyroxine treatment reduced depression more effectively in West-Ukrainian patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism than L-thyroxine alone.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that polyamidoamine dendrimers can permeate skin's current conducting pores and alter the magnitude and direction of electroosmotic flow, affecting drug flux during iontophoresis.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Xi'an Jiaotong Daxue xuebao” This study found that finasteride treatment was effective for male pattern alopecia and that hair loss significantly impacted patients' quality of life and psychological well-being.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
This review discusses the varied symptoms and prevalence of long COVID in 20% to 60% of acute COVID-19 patients, emphasizing the lack of clear diagnostic criteria and treatment options, and proposes a functional medicine approach as a potential management strategy.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that seasonal rhythm genes in cashmere goat skin are differentially expressed with changing daylight, potentially affecting hormone transformation and light sensitivity.
This study found that expert consensus endorsed myo-inositol, alone or combined with folic acid and vitamin D₃, as an effective, well-tolerated option for managing acne and hirsutism in PCOS.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified nine pathogenic variants in the PADI3 gene and variants in the S100A3 and TCHH genes in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, suggesting a broader genetic basis for the disease and potential targets for genetic testing and therapies.
This study evaluated the effect of intralesional injections of lyophilized Platelet Derived Growth Factors in 42 patients with Peyronie's disease and found significant reductions in penile curvature and plaque size, along with improvements in Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire scores, suggesting a potential treatment role.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study used Mendelian randomization to explore associations between 1400 blood metabolites and female-pattern hair loss, finding 23 metabolites and 4 metabolic ratios linked to the condition, while identifying fructose/mannose metabolism as a significant pathway.
Baricitinib helps keep hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes regrown for 3 years in most people with severe hair loss.
July 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this observational study, researchers found that new users of tirzepatide experienced a higher incidence of alopecia compared to semaglutide users over a 12-month period, with increased risk persisting even when accounting for achieved weight loss and treatment duration.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, researchers documented significant improvement in alopecia areata symptoms using a single dose of the homeopathic remedy Fluoric acid 30C, noting changes in clinical outcomes and dermatology life quality scores over four months, with a causal relationship score of +9/13.
June 2026 in “kerbala journal of pharmaceutical sciences” In this case-control study, individuals with alopecia areata showed significantly elevated levels of inflammatory markers IL-4, IFN-γ, and CRP, as well as reduced serum Folate and Ferritin, suggesting the condition's multifactorial pathophysiology involves immune activation, systemic inflammation, and micronutrient deficiencies.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” In this case study, a 28-year-old male with alopecia areata, described as indralupta in Ayurveda, experienced significant hair regrowth on the scalp following four months of ayurvedic Samana therapy and a specific diet regimen.
May 2026 in “European Burn Journal” This systematic review concluded that the scalp can be a safe and effective donor site for split-thickness skin grafts in pediatric burn patients, with evidence indicating good scar quality and manageable complications, though a rigorous technique is essential to minimize risks.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study observed that Ayurvedic treatments significantly improved hair density and scalp health while reducing hair fall, itching, and dandruff in a 22-year-old woman with chronic symptoms, and without adverse effects.
March 2026 in “Annals of Medicine” This study highlights the importance of developing standardized diagnostic tools, outcome measures, and evidence-based interventions to improve care and long-term outcomes for children and adolescents affected by long COVID-19.
In this case series, researchers reported scarring alopecia in six out of 450 patients (1.33%) treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic melanoma, with all affected patients experiencing other immune-related adverse effects but continuing treatment with favorable cancer outcomes.
January 2026 in “Biospecies” In this study, a hair tonic containing black fungus extract was shown to have antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, with the 70% extract concentration providing the strongest effect.