February 1978 in “PubMed” This article reviews hair loss associated with oral contraceptive use and suggests that while diffuse effluvium is usually harmless, androgenetic alopecia caused by certain contraceptive types requires a change in medication; no new clinical results are reported.
December 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that combined therapy of low-level light therapy and minoxidil may offer either superior or equivalent hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone in treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that applying SERUM THICKER increased hair density significantly over six months in individuals with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, with greater efficacy from daily use.
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January 2016 This study established methods to isolate, culture, and expand rat hair follicle stem cells, which showed good proliferation and could serve as a cell source for tissue-engineered applications.
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January 2004 This study found that low-dose intermittent corticosteroid therapy may be a successful and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with alopecia areata, including those with alopecia totalis and universalis.
January 2026 in “Jurnal Akta Trimedika” In this case report, microneedling combined with PRP improved hair density and thickness in a 40-year-old man with androgenic alopecia, without side effects, suggesting it as a therapeutic option for those avoiding long-term pharmacotherapy.
November 2025 in “Andalas University eThesis (Andalas University)” This study found that a rosemary extract hair tonic at concentrations up to 15% effectively promotes hair growth in male Wistar rats, achieving longer and thicker hair compared to minoxidil 2%, and causing fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study evaluated a herbal oil formulation in an animal model, finding it significantly enhanced hair growth initiation and completion times compared to a control, suggesting it as a natural and safer alternative to synthetic hair growth treatments.
June 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that the novel dermal cooling system was an effective and safe treatment for reducing pigmentation in benign pigmented lesions in Asian patients, with minimal side effects.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This consensus statement from Saudi Arabia outlines evidence- and experience-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, focusing on severity assessment, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic options, with special attention to pediatric patients and uncommon cases.
Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that while the number of patients receiving phototherapy in a Taiwanese hospital returned to pre-COVID-19 levels after a temporary closure, only about 40% of previous patients resumed treatment, indicating a significant impact of the pandemic on phototherapy services.
June 2013 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study concluded that while methotrexate-related adverse events were infrequent in early rheumatoid arthritis patients taking adalimumab, some increased with higher methotrexate doses, suggesting use of the lowest effective dose.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone may effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata while causing fewer severe side effects compared to traditional pulse therapy.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” This study reports that oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone was effective in promoting hair regrowth and managing alopecia areata with fewer side effects than traditional pulse therapies.
January 1997 in “대한피부과학회지” This study concluded that bundle hair grafting was an effective and safe treatment method for patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing excellent cosmetic satisfaction despite some side effects and procedural challenges.
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that dextran-based hydrogels promoted significant neovascularization and skin regeneration in mouse models of third-degree burns, without the need for additional growth factors or cells.
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April 1953 in “Acta radiologica” Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” This study reported that transgenic mice with targeted TNF alpha expression in keratinocytes showed impaired weight gain, retarded hair growth, and skin changes, leading to cachexia and necrosis.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study of patients with Androgenic Alopecia, micro-grafts containing HD-AFSCs resulted in significantly improved hair density and follicle count over 11 months compared to a saline solution, suggesting a potential alternative therapy for hair regrowth.
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August 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In a transgenic mouse model, this study found that overexpression of keratin 16 in skin keratinocytes led to hyperkeratosis and increased EGF receptor signaling, altering skin cell behavior and structure.
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” In this open-label trial, 9-cis-retinoic acid showed moderate activity against Kaposi sarcoma in AIDS patients, but its use is limited by substantial side effects at higher doses.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the limited treatment options for pediatric alopecia areata and the lack of controlled studies for therapies like systemic and off-label immunosuppressive drugs, without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2008 in “Drugs” This study found that dutasteride effectively improved urinary symptoms, reduced acute urinary retention risk, and decreased prostate volume in men with moderate to severe BPH over two years.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review summarizes findings on the long-term use of tofacitinib for severe alopecia areata, reporting its potential as a promising treatment option.
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with cyclosporine and PUVA for severe alopecia areata resulted in a majority of patients showing only fair to poor responses, though some improvements were noted.
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February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that the season of the year does not significantly affect the hair regrowth rate or the telogen: anagen ratio in indoor-housed Labrador retrievers.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In this study, researchers found that punch grafting was more effective than follicular hair transplantation for treating stable vitiligo; however, follicular hair transplantation was found to be cosmetically preferable for exposed areas like the face due to fewer side effects.
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” This case study documents a potential relationship between venlafaxine use and the onset of paranoia, which resolved upon discontinuation and recurred when reintroduced.