January 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study observed substantial improvements in scalp-hair coverage, symptom burden, and psychosocial functioning in 100 patients with alopecia areata treated with individualized homeopathic medicines, noting statistically significant reductions in SALT scores and improvements in AA-IGA categories over 18 months.
April 2026 in “ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam)”
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study reports that while systemic immunotherapies are often used for immune-mediated hair loss, they may also be considered for treating androgenetic alopecia when it coexists with immune-related conditions like alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, auricular electrostimulation effectively relieved dextran-induced pruritus in mice, comparable to loratadine treatment, and is attributed to down-regulating the H1R/TRPV1 signaling pathway and reducing inflammatory cells in the skin.
January 2013 in “Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy” This study reports that the combination of catgut embedding, moxibustion, and bleeding therapy showed significant clinical efficacy for androgenetic alopecia at three and six months compared to finasteride alone.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study found that patients with trichodynia associated with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher levels of substance P in both tissue and serum compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role for this neurotransmitter in the condition's pathogenesis.
In this case report, the authors observed that onabotulinum toxin A therapy, extended to areas around traumatic excoriations and alopecia, resulted in notable healing and hair regrowth in a patient with trigeminal trophic syndrome and trichotillomania.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reported marked improvement in hair loss symptoms for a 30-year-old woman using Ayurvedic leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana), highlighting its potential as a gentle and minimally invasive alternative to conventional alopecia treatments.
September 2012 in “The Thai journal of veterinary medicine” In this case study, apitoxin aquapuncture combined with herbal medicine was reported to have a favorable therapeutic effect in treating canine superficial pyoderma.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative review from the authors discusses mechanical scalp stimulation as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it has a biologically plausible mechanism but immature clinical evidence; marketing of these devices currently outpaces their supporting data, indicating a need for better-controlled trials.
This ongoing study is evaluating whether Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Panchagavya Ghrita combined with Amalakyadi Kashaya, can improve the quality of life for cancer patients experiencing side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy, compared to standard care, using a variety of quality-of-life and symptom severity scales.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the use of immunomodulatory therapies for treating alopecia areata or frontal fibrosing alopecia that occur alongside androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new results.
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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.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative review suggests that while mechanical scalp stimulation has a plausible mechanism for aiding androgenetic alopecia, its clinical evidence is insufficient, and the marketing of stimulation devices currently outpaces their efficacy data.
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 33.5% of dermatology outpatients in Turkey used unconventional therapies, with no significant differences based on age, sex, or education.
In this study, researchers found that adding zygomaticotemporal nerve blocks to supratrochlear and supraorbital nerve blocks in mesotherapy lowered pain significantly during and after the procedure for hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
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.
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that aromatherapy involving essential oils significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata compared to carrier oils alone in a randomized controlled trial.
January 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, this study developed a treatment combining a copper-curcumin nanoparticle oleogel with traditional Gua Sha therapy, which augmented hair regeneration more effectively than minoxidil by improving the follicular microenvironment and regulation of inflammatory responses.
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January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this case study, researchers reported that using Raktamokshana therapy through leech application led to symptom relief in a 5-year-old girl with alopecia areata after eight sessions, suggesting this Ayurvedic treatment may be beneficial for children with similar conditions.
July 2019 in “Acta horticulturae” This study suggests that horticultural therapy may help cancer patients identify their experience of hair loss and regrowth with personal growth and emotional healing.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case study reports that a 30-year-old woman with persistent hair fall experienced marked improvement following leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana) performed according to classical Ayurvedic protocols.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” This study reported that zinc hyaluronate electroporation enhanced hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia, and combining it with pulsed photostimulatory therapy further improved these results.
January 2017 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 1 citations
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October 2017 in “Allergology International”
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia and suggests that therapy should be personalized and targeted at various pathophysiological aspects, but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This paper reviews the potential of Ayurvedic herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric to reduce the side effects of cancer therapies and enhance patient wellbeing but reports no new experimental findings.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that individuals with androgenetic alopecia experience significantly higher symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to controls, along with reduced self-esteem and life satisfaction, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological well-being in clinical treatments.
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May 2020 in “Konuralp Tip Dergisi” In this study, 24.6% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine for skin conditions, with some users recommending these methods despite limited perceived benefits.