September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
July 2026 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, a new herbal hair oil formulation, consisting of plant-derived antifungal agents and natural stabilizers, was developed and demonstrated strong antifungal activity, skin compatibility, and additional hair health benefits in preclinical evaluations, offering a potential alternative for managing fungal scalp infections.
April 2026 in “Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Abant Tip Dergisi” This study reviewed 321 dermatology theses from 2018 to 2022 and reported that 37.4% were published, primarily in SCI/SCI-Expanded indexed journals, but found no significant link between publication status and factors like author gender or research type.
June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” This study found that when applied for 24 hours, a polyherbal formulation made from Ficus religiosa and Abrus precatorious promoted more significant hair growth in Male Wistar rats than Minoxidil and the control group, and the extracts also exhibited notable antibacterial activities.
October 2024 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, researchers developed a halal shampoo containing Centella asiatica and Phyllanthus emblica extracts, finding that a formula with specific concentrations exhibited high antioxidant activity and ideal physicochemical properties for hair cleansing and potential hair growth promotion.
August 2018 in “Cadernos de Agroecologia” This study reported that a new sulfur paste formulation with added plant extract and propolis effectively treated scabies in rabbits by promoting rapid tissue regeneration, hair growth, and eliminating secondary infections, offering a more affordable and less irritating alternative to commercial treatments.
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July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
In this study, personalized PRP therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in a patient with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential benefit but emphasizing the need for broader clinical trials.
December 2025 in “Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Abant Tip Dergisi” In this experimental study on rats, the researchers reported that administering minoxidil did not have significant electrophysiological or histopathological effects on penicillin-induced epilepsy, although future studies with larger sample sizes are recommended for more definitive conclusions.
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June 2021 in “Science” This study found that women's biomedical patents more often focus on women's health needs, highlighting how inventor representation can influence the diversity of inventions.
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December 2019 in “Iranian Biomedical Journal” This study found that hair follicle stem cells could enhance burn wound healing and improve tissue tensile strength in rats.
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April 2017 in “Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This study observed that nearly all kidney transplant patients experienced complications from immunosuppressive therapy, with excessive hair growth and increased blood sugar being the most common issues.
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study is collecting real-world data to evaluate abrocitinib and conventional systemic treatments in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis across five European registers over a three-year period.
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March 2024 in “Oxford Medical Case Reports” In this case study, researchers reported that moth-eaten alopecia was the only clinical sign of secondary syphilis in a 28-year-old man from Nepal, and treatment with Benzathine Penicillin G led to complete hair regrowth within four months.
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June 2022 in “Al-Esraa University College journal for medical sciences.” This study found that vitamin D supplementation in vitamin D-deficient patients in Baghdad alleviated symptoms like hair loss, bone pain, and depression, with improvements noted within two months.
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January 2019 in “Open Journal of Internal Medicine” This case report describes a 19-year-old patient with systemic lupus and a composite heterozygosis SC with thalassemic component, highlighting the diagnostic challenge when symptoms of both conditions occur simultaneously.
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April 2015 in “Iranian Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases” This study found no significant difference in H. pylori antibody levels between women with and without PCOS, suggesting H. pylori infection may not influence infertility in these women.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” The treatment slightly increased hair growth and was safe for most women.
April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition” This study assessed malnutrition among 657 internally displaced school-aged children in Cameroon, finding high rates of stunting (27.1%), wasting (23%), thinness (21.6%), underweight (20.1%), anemia (30%), low serum iron (44.5%), and poor protein status (35.7%), highlighting the urgent need for nutrition interventions.
February 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This review discusses the potential benefits of Vitex negundo for managing polycystic ovarian disease, highlighting its promising effects in animal models, but notes that more rigorous human trials are needed to confirm these findings.
November 2024 in “Human Cell” This study found that treating rat whisker follicle stem cells with retinoic acid and epidermal growth factor induced them to express synaptophysin, a marker of mature neurons, although there was a reduction in other neural markers, suggesting potential for neuro-regeneration applications.
September 2024 in “American Journal of Modern Physics” This study used X-ray fluorescence to analyze elemental and heavy metal contents in Senegalese powdered milk, finding potential safety concerns with excessive calcium in certain samples and significantly high potassium levels in one, suggesting ongoing monitoring is crucial for consumer safety.
December 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that acne and hirsutism were the most common cutaneous manifestations in Indian women with PCOS, but these did not correlate with the number of ovarian follicles.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, hair follicle stem cells were reported to accelerate burn wound healing and increase tissue tensile strength in rats.
In this study, researchers developed isotretinoin-loaded Delonix polymeric nanoparticles that target hair follicles and found they effectively sustained drug release, reduced IL-6 production in vitro without inhibiting P. acnes, and may prevent isotretinoin-related skin irritation in vivo in Wistar rats.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science”
July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” This study found that topical niosomal minoxidil significantly increased hair count and patient satisfaction compared to conventional minoxidil in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2000 in “Gene” This review discusses the expression patterns and biochemical roles of Msx and Dlx genes during development but does not present new research findings.
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December 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, transcutaneously applied nanoparticles and viral vectors were shown to penetrate murine hair follicles, internalize in antigen-presenting cells, and induce immune responses, suggesting a promising approach for vaccine delivery.
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October 2014 in “Free radical biology & medicine” This study found that oxidative damage is present in the mitochondria of PolG mice, which exhibit premature aging-like phenotypes due to mitochondrial dysfunction.