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May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study utilized a UHPLC-HRMS method to identify eight active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as ketoconazole and minoxidil, in 26 out of 100 analyzed cosmetic products.
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This case report describes a 57-year-old woman with hirsutism, hair loss, and vocal changes, who was found to have elevated testosterone levels but normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels.
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” The authors argue that despite the growing popularity of hair transplantation for aesthetic reasons, many patients often experience disappointment and frustration after multiple procedures.
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December 1996 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” This letter to the editor reports no new research findings.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper proposes an integrated model suggesting that psychological stress, sleep disturbances, nutrition, lifestyle, and various biological factors collectively influence hair health, including hair loss and premature greying.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study synthesizes evidence on the complex interplay between stress, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and systemic health and their impact on hair health, encompassing premature greying, hair loss, and follicle cycling.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This research proposes a comprehensive "four-dimensional technology toolbox" for reprogramming wound-repair cells, aiming to treat chronic non-healing wounds like diabetic foot ulcers by altering fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and macrophages to regenerative phenotypes, and addressing clinical translation challenges.
June 2026 in “Discover Immunity.” This review discusses current advancements in mesenchymal stem cell-based therapies for skin repair and rejuvenation, focusing on therapeutic strategies, particularly highlighting the potential of neonatal and placenta-derived MSCs, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Bioprinting” This review found that 3D bioprinting significantly advances skin tissue engineering by enabling the creation of complex, patient-specific skin structures, though technological and regulatory challenges persist, particularly in areas like scalability and physiological mimicry.
April 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers developed a leech-inspired microneedle platform for targeted delivery of metformin to hair follicle cells, which showed promising results in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress and promoting hair growth, offering a potential new treatment strategy for androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this scoping review, researchers observed that while AI-assisted trichoscopy holds promise for standardized assessments of hair and scalp disorders, its clinical translation is limited by small proprietary datasets, inconsistent validation protocols, and a scarcity of real-world clinical studies.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review of robotic systems in aesthetic plastic surgery found they offer precision and minimally invasive access, but their adoption is limited by high costs and technological limitations; further research is needed for standardization and wider application.
February 2026 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the dermatologic manifestations and management of polycystic ovary syndrome, underscoring the need for mechanism-based, personalized treatments and integrated mental health support, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
January 2026 in “Journal of Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses methods to better identify unsafe donor areas in patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia, emphasizing non-surgical management when specific diagnostic criteria are met, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” In this review, recent innovations in hair transplantation, such as AI-assisted graft selection, robotic systems, stem cell therapy, and advanced drug delivery techniques, are reported to enhance hair density and thickness for more natural results and higher patient satisfaction by addressing limitations of traditional methods.
July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study highlights significant psychosocial distress and access barriers faced by South Asian patients, suggesting improved provider education, broader insurance coverage, and enhanced patient assistance programs as necessary steps to achieve equitable healthcare access.
This review highlights that recent advancements in diagnostics and therapies, including AI-enhanced imaging, biomarker analysis, and novel treatments like low-dose oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors, are improving the precision and customization of hair loss management.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This review examines ultrasound-assisted and laser-based transdermal drug delivery technologies, highlighting their success in enhancing drug penetration through the skin but also noting challenges such as parameter optimization, potential skin irritation, and high equipment costs.
February 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines the historical evolution of hair transplantation techniques over 200 years, highlighting key milestones and advancements but does not present new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” This review highlights significant advances in understanding and treating Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors like baricitinib, ritlecitinib, and deuruxolitinib for systemic treatment, while also noting ongoing research into new therapeutic approaches such as stem cell therapy and energy-assisted drug delivery.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
January 2024 in “Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo” This study reports that using a vacuum-automated FUE device for hair transplantation allows for over a thousand grafts to be extracted and transplanted effectively in a single day, enhancing graft viability and cosmetic results.
January 2024 in “UVic’s Research and Learning Repository (University of Victoria)” This project report reviews six experimental 3D bioprinting methods for cultivating artificial hair follicles, noting significant challenges such as method complexity, low output, and delayed approval for human trials, while proposing a potential solution for creating a permanent hair system on the scalp.
December 2023 in “Research and reports in urology” This case report from the authors highlights a rare diagnosis of high-grade prostate cancer in a 35-year-old man, showing strong functional recovery and no detectable PSA one year after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy despite the usual onset being significantly later in life.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the transformative potential and challenges of using AI in cosmetic dermatology, highlighting how AI is enhancing diagnostics, treatment personalization, and patient satisfaction while addressing issues such as data quality and ethical concerns in order to ensure responsible and ethical implementation.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses strategies for hair follicle regeneration using tissue engineering and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential future directions for promoting hair neoformation.