June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this retrospective analysis, patients with trichodynia who were unresponsive to standard treatments showed significant symptom improvement after receiving intradermal botulinum toxin type A, with nearly all patients benefiting, particularly those with scarring alopecia.
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This review discusses the use of contact sensitizers for topical immunotherapy in dermatological conditions such as alopecia areata and viral warts, but it reports no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study introduces the N-K Healing Series, an alternative geometric approach to medicine, claimed to restore tissue fully and eliminate pain without the traditional drawbacks, allegedly achieving results beyond mainstream medical treatments in simulated injury scenarios.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, seven patients with refractory alopecia areata treated with concentrated growth factor and microneedling-assisted betamethasone experienced significant hair regrowth, with one achieving over 50% regrowth and six showing complete recovery, without adverse effects.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This study examined the effectiveness of using intradermotherapy, with or without microneedling and topical solutions, in reducing hair loss among men with androgenetic alopecia, though results are not reported in the abstract.
This chapter reports that essential oil-based therapy, or aromatherapy, poses potential benefits for managing various disorders, such as pain, psychological issues, and skin conditions, although toxicity risks necessitate careful use under professional supervision.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Psychological factors play a significant role in developing alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “Synapse” This study suggests that the neurosteroid allopregnanolone contributes to stress resistance in mice, and the ALLO mimetic drug alfaxalone may offer anxiolytic benefits without muscle-relaxant effects.
May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” This source describes a previous case report that combined anthralin and calcipotriene to treat alopecia areata, showing promising results, but highlights that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and potential benefits of this combination therapy.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” This article highlights the importance of recognizing psychological disorders in patients with androgenetic alopecia to improve medical care, but reports no original clinical findings.
In this study, researchers examined a document submitted by Jakeline Ortega related to Joandele Cristina da Silva Barcelos, but results or specific findings are not reported in the abstract.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report documents the development of vitiligo-like lesions in a patient with autoimmune thyroiditis following the use of topical squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that inflammatory AIGA is associated with sweat duct inflammation and sweat coil atrophy, while non-inflammatory AIGA involves only sweat coil atrophy, suggesting distinct pathological features between the two.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” This case report suggests that combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with mesotherapy may effectively increase hair density and improve scalp health in complex cases of androgenetic alopecia.
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl combined with UVA radiation can induce cutaneous photosensitization in guinea pigs, suggesting a possible photochemotherapy approach for skin diseases like psoriasis.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, photobiomodulation therapy applied twice weekly for 12 weeks significantly improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients, with no noted side effects.
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August 2006 in “Behavior Therapy” This study found that group behavior therapy for trichotillomania led to greater short-term symptom improvement compared to supportive therapy, but did not achieve clinically significant changes or prevent relapse over six months.
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.
December 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study reports that combination therapies, including surgical and various medical treatments, show promise for managing androgenetic alopecia, though further research is necessary to confirm the safety and effectiveness of emerging therapies.
In this study, adding plum blossom needle tapping to finasteride treatment significantly improved the clinical efficacy and symptom scores for male patients with androgenic alopecia compared to finasteride alone.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study reported that individualized classical homeopathic treatment, combined with aesthetic therapy, led to significant and sustained improvement in androgenetic alopecia for a young male patient over 30 months.
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” In this clinical study, plum blossom needle acupuncture and qi-invigorating therapy were reported to be more effective than conventional Western medicine for treating seborrheic alopecia, as they improved hormone levels, reduced hair loss, and stimulated hair growth among the 87 patients observed.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining carboxytherapy with standard treatment for androgenetic alopecia in men significantly improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to standard treatment alone over a 24-week period.
This study concluded that phytotherapy offers a potentially effective and safer alternative to conventional treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reducing hair loss progression without the usual adverse effects.
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
In this case report, a patient with ankylosing spondylitis and alopecia areata who used a combination of baricitinib and golimumab experienced hair regrowth without adverse effects, but the efficacy of this treatment combination remains unestablished according to the researchers.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, an 18-year-old woman with stress-related hair loss saw no improvement with allopathic medicine but was prescribed Calcarea carbonicum for constitutional support and Phosphoric acidum for stress, based on a homeopathic approach considering her symptoms.
In this study on patchy alopecia areata treatment involving 20 patients, TCA (triamcinolone acetonide) injections showed a significantly better response and minimal side effects compared to superficial cryotherapy.
April 2024 in “Contribuciones a las ciencias sociales” This literature review found that combining essential oils with clay therapy can treat dandruff and seborrhea, but notes that this approach is not widely recognized, indicating a need for further research.