February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review evaluates the efficacy and safety of natural hair growth actives set to enter the 2025–2026 market, noting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies for alopecia but highlighting formulation challenges that may impact their effectiveness.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review critically evaluated natural hair growth actives for the 2025–2026 marketplace and found they show potential as alternatives to conventional therapies for androgenetic alopecia, with favorable safety and patient acceptance, though challenges such as formulation instability and limited follicular penetration remain.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science” This study developed and evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with plant-derived ingredients, assessing its ability to minimize hair loss, promote scalp wellness, and improve hair texture through in vitro tests, with positive implications for herbal cosmetic product advancements.
42 citations
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June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that 'black dots' seen under trichoscopy are not specific to alopecia areata and may occur in various other hair and scalp conditions.
25 citations
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses common hair and nail diseases in the elderly and reports no new clinical results, noting their significant impact on quality of life.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that specific trichoscopic features like white peripilar signs, scalp pigmentation, and focal atrichia are associated with advanced female pattern hair loss in Fitzpatrick skin type III patients.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair creams using ingredients like kidney beans, aloe vera, and vitamin E, highlighting recent advances such as eco-friendly extraction techniques and computer-aided optimization to enhance application ease, shelf life, and effectiveness in maintaining a healthy scalp.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This study found that scalp hair follicles had higher expression of cytokeratin 15 and distinct hair layers compared to other body regions, highlighting differences in hair follicle characteristics.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study highlights the global prevalence of hirsutism in women and reviews its diagnostic criteria, potential underlying causes like polycystic ovary syndrome, and treatment options, emphasizing the need for tailored, multifaceted management and acknowledging the distress it causes patients.
July 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma is nearly as effective as topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, with PRP improving hair density and minoxidil boosting terminal hair count.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia preferred shared decision-making with their doctors regarding treatment management.
April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This retrospective study evaluated the use of tofacitinib as an induction therapy for severe alopecia areata and found it promising and comparable to the standard oral mini-pulse treatment, though pulse steroids may be considered if tofacitinib response is inadequate.
56 citations
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October 2024 in “Advanced Materials” The researchers suggest that advancements in bioprinting technology are promising but still face challenges in achieving human-scale, clinically applicable tissue constructs.
18 citations
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March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the cellular, molecular, and genetic factors contributing to lupus erythematosus and reports no new experimental findings.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review discusses advances in 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating male androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses recent advances in using stem cells for skin repair and regeneration after severe burn injuries, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2004 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses advances in hair restoration techniques for androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the growing demand for natural-looking hair restoration.
23 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers used advanced RNA sequencing techniques to discover that communication between specific fibroblast and myeloid cell populations may play a role in acne keloidalis, and found that corticosteroid injections could significantly reduce disease activity and gene expression related to these cells.
July 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review reports that Janus kinase inhibitors and regenerative therapies, such as exosomes and platelet-rich plasma, significantly improve scalp hair regrowth in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, though challenges like high relapse rates and socioeconomic barriers remain, underscoring the need for personalized treatment protocols.
March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses advances in molecular biology and genetics related to androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses recent advances in noninvasive hair imaging technologies, such as global photography, trichoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy, and optical coherence tomography, highlighting their potential to improve hair diagnostics and treatment monitoring, while also outlining their clinical applications and limitations.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses the advances and challenges of using mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical findings.
This review highlights advances in understanding trichotillomania's neurobiology and treatment, noting behavior therapy's effectiveness and new pharmacological and digital therapies, while addressing underdiagnosis, stigma, and research gaps.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 47-year-old male with advanced androgenic alopecia who had a cosmetically acceptable forelock growth after a hair restoration session using chest hair.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of nanocarriers, like liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles, in improving targeted drug delivery and effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia treatment, while noting the hurdles of clinical trials and regulatory approval for these advanced methods.
43 citations
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July 2019 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses advances and challenges in skin tissue engineering, focusing on developing 3D constructs for functional skin substitutes, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair loss can be reversed or even cured using advanced hair restoration techniques, with rare complications like swelling and bleeding.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This source highlights that alopecia areata is a complex autoimmune disorder leading to patchy, nonscarring hair loss with variable treatment responses, reflecting unmet clinical needs. Advances in genetic research are improving understanding, yet current treatments often lead to persistent relapses.