January 2026 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study found that Yangxuebushen Decoction significantly promoted hair regrowth and improved hair follicle structure in a cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia mouse model by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis.
August 2023 in “Chinese Medicine”
September 2026 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes a 28-year-old male who developed a subpericranial abscess, an unusual complication of subpericranial hematoma, potentially related to microneedling procedures, highlighting a risk of infection even without open wounds.
May 2026 in “Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences” This case report highlights significant hair regrowth in a Malaysian woman with localized alopecia areata after intralesional triamcinolone acetonide treatment at a concentration of 5 mg/mL.
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January 2024 in “Revista CUIDARTE” This abstract discusses research into various interventions like acupressure, massage, and music therapy for managing secondary symptoms such as nausea, pain, and neuropathy. The authors emphasized the need for standardizing these interventions and their outcome measurements.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This abstract notes a disclaimer about supporting information and does not report new research findings.
This study found that a bioorthogonal microneedle patch delivering AAV-aFGF effectively improved hair follicle regeneration and sustained hair growth in murine alopecia models compared to other methods.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses unconventional therapies for managing alopecia areata, highlighting antihistamines, cryotherapy, and low-dose naltrexone, but reports no new clinical results and emphasizes the need for further research.
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December 2018 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that combining electrotherapy with aromatherapy led to increased hair shaft thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia, although no changes in the scalp were observed.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this 10-patient exploratory study, the researchers found that topical application of 4-aminopyridine 5% combined with microneedling did not improve hair density or quality in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting limited efficacy in this context despite promising results in animal wound models.
January 2026 in “International journal of Indian medicine” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic treatments, which included Nasya with Bindu Taila, Pracchan Karma, and topical therapies with castor leaves and buffalo butter, without causing adverse effects.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that precision 40Hz gamma-transcranial alternating current stimulation significantly improved negative and cognitive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia compared to a sham group, suggesting promising potential for this neuromodulation technique in treating these symptoms.
July 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study observed that intralesional Triamcinolone acetonide injections were generally safe and effective for alopecia areata, with most patients experiencing good hair growth responses, though side effects like pain and atrophy were noted.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this case report, a 36-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant clinical improvement, including complete hair regrowth, after undergoing a 60-day Ayurvedic treatment regimen that included Panchakarma procedures and herbal medications.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia who received type A botulinum toxin treatment showed increased follicle width and length at the vertex and left frontal area over three months, but no significant changes in follicle or hair count compared to the control group.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide have similar efficacy for localized alopecia areata in adults, but differ in safety profiles, with methotrexate associated with hyperpigmentation and triamcinolone with atrophy.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical 6% gabapentin twice daily reduced disease activity and scalp pruritus in a patient with lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
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October 2020 in “Sensors” This study found that photoacoustic imaging can effectively measure follicle density and angles, even when follicles are not visible to the eye, providing a promising alternative to traditional photographic examination.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study predicted that key components of Platycladi Cacumen, such as quercetin and apigenin, may have stable binding interactions with targets involved in androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” This study described a case where a 23-year-old male with excessive hair fall experienced significant improvement in dandruff, itching, and hair growth after Ayurvedic treatment involving Abhyanga with Dhurdhurpatradi Taila, bloodletting, and specific herbal medicines.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This study reported that a month-long treatment using the Ayurvedic methods of leech therapy, herbal paste application, and rejuvenative medications resulted in visible improvement in scalp condition and hair density for a 32-year-old female with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Phytochemistry Letters” 20 citations
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May 2007 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” In this case report, etanercept was observed to effectively resolve symptoms of refractory acrodermatitis continua suppurativa Hallopeau after previous treatments had limited success.
April 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” In this study, microneedling was found to be an effective alternative for treating alopecia areata, with most patients experiencing increased hair growth and density within affected areas within three months.
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was more effective than saline for hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata, with 10 mg/mL showing the best response but more side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This article describes mesotherapy, a technique involving small doses of compounds injected into the skin for cosmetic uses like aging skin and fat reduction, and provides no new clinical results.
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses scalp neuropathy in androgenetic alopecia and suggests that changes in tactile sensation due to Aβ fibers and increased nociception from circ-HTMR may be involved.
This study investigated the mechanisms of Platycladi Cacumen in treating androgenetic alopecia, identifying potential key components and targets but found no specific targets or regulatory mechanisms.