December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that preconditioning human hair follicle-derived stem cells with valproic acid enhanced their survival and migration in ischemic-like conditions by activating autophagy and inhibiting the AKT/mTOR pathway, suggesting this approach could improve stem cell therapies for ischemic stroke.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that uric acid-linked microvascular dysfunction may play a role in alopecia areata, suggesting that targeting endothelial function and uric acid regulation could be a potential management strategy.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This pilot study found that an 8-week treatment with a hyaluronic acid and hydrogen peroxide gel improved folliculitis symptoms and patient satisfaction, supporting its potential use in dermatologic practice and future trials.
October 2025 in “JCI Insight” In a mouse model, this study found that an ethanol-based rosemary extract speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring by activating the TRPA1 nociceptor in sensory neurons, with carnosic acid identified as a key component.
October 2025 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Hyaluronic acid microneedles help deliver minoxidil derivatives effectively for hair regrowth.
October 2025 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” In this case report, a young woman experienced acute kidney injury linked to the use of a hair straightening product containing glyoxylic acid, suggesting dermal absorption may lead to calcium oxalate nephropathy; this highlights the need for regulatory review and public health intervention.
September 2025 in “JID Innovations” This study suggests that macrophages, particularly CD206+ macrophages, play a crucial role in squaric acid dibutylester-induced hair growth in alopecia areata treatment.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers developed a multifunctional hydrogel (FVP@CCN) that demonstrated over 90% wound closure in 7 days in diabetic wound models, thanks to its antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenesis-promoting properties.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The researchers reported that a newly developed photo-cross-linked hydrogel with multifunctional properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, significantly improved diabetic wound healing, achieving over 90% wound closure in seven days in vivo.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that individuals taking valproate had a higher incidence of hair loss and reported an association between valproate levels, reduced biotinidase activity, and hair loss, compared to a control group.
This review explores the potential of carnosic acid, a compound found in rosemary and sage, as a natural alternative treatment for alopecia, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hair follicle-regenerative properties, though its poor solubility and stability remain challenges for clinical application.
August 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” This study reports that novel nanofibrous dressings combining polylysine and tannic acid significantly reduce bacterial burden, support wound healing, and exhibit strong anti-inflammatory effects in infected full-thickness wounds, promoting near-complete closure and skin regeneration within two weeks.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The research found that topical maslinic acid stimulates hair growth in mice, comparable to minoxidil, by inducing anagen phase acceleration and activating pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, Notch, and MAPK; a potential link to cilia activity was also explored.
July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that the new delivery system HL@Mi enhanced the skin penetration, local bioavailability, and safety of minoxidil, supporting improved hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia animal model.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This case study reported rare alopecia resulting from a hyaluronic acid filler injection, noting approximately 80% hair regrowth after treatment with topical minoxidil.
July 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” In this study, the researchers aimed to evaluate the levels of substance P, folic acid, and ferritin in the serum of female patients experiencing hair fall and trichodynia.
June 2025 in “Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine” In this study, the researchers found that tyndallization effectively sterilizes aqueous solutions of hyaluronic acid without diminishing their regenerative properties, and these properties remain intact even at low temperatures, supporting potential applications in cryobiology and cryomedicine.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” This study developed a rapid and accurate spectrophotometric method using diazotized sulfanilic acid to measure minoxidil in both pharmaceutical formulations and pure form, demonstrating high precision and linearity within a concentration range of 5-40 μg/ml.
June 2025 in “Biomolecules” In this study, researchers found that activating RORA in hair follicle stem cells reduced the expression of cytoskeleton-related genes, affecting cell migration and adhesion, which may aid in understanding hair follicle development and potentially inform alopecia treatments.
In this study, researchers developed an environmentally friendly hair coating from casein proteins and tannic acid, enhancing the tensile strength of virgin Asian hair by approximately 21% compared to untreated hair, while maintaining elasticity.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study presented a case where a 23-year-old woman with alopecia induced by hyaluronic acid injections experienced full hair regrowth using a combination of Concentrated Growth Factor, microneedling, and minoxidil, and also reviewed literature noting variable success rates with other treatments.
May 2025 in “Oral Sciences Reports” This case study reports that a 45-year-old woman developed a painless nodule in the lower lip four weeks after receiving hyaluronic acid filler, which required surgical removal, highlighting the potential for delayed complications from lip augmentation procedures.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid effectively reduced symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in Chinese patients, but females experienced significantly lower rates of good effectiveness and tolerance compared to males.
April 2025 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” This case report details a 66-year-old male patient who developed eosinophilic pleuro-pericardial effusion likely due to valproic acid toxicity or overdosage, with full recovery observed after medication adjustments at a six-month follow-up.
April 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” This study developed microneedles loaded with Platycladus orientalis leaf extract to treat androgenic alopecia, finding that they can effectively deliver active ingredients into the dermis, promote hair follicle growth by removing free radicals, and activate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, Platycladus orientalis leaf extract loaded into hyaluronic acid microneedles was found to promote hair follicle growth by enhancing the environment for hair cell proliferation and activating repair pathways, suggesting potential as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining radiofrequency and ultrasound significantly boosts skin's natural hyaluronic acid production.
March 2025 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” This observational study found that while 96.6% of patients using valproic acid showed the expected clinical response, over half experienced adverse reactions like weight gain, hair loss, and hepatotoxicity, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches to minimize these side effects.
March 2025 in “BioNanoScience” The new minoxidil hydrogel improves delivery and is safe for treating hair loss.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Veratric Acid may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.