1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cutis” This study suggests that scalp rolling could be a promising and affordable adjuvant treatment for alopecia areata, potentially promoting hair regrowth by enhancing the effects of topical medications and inducing collagen.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Bezmialem science” This study found that reflexology massage significantly improved hair regrowth in women with chemotherapy-induced alopecia compared to those receiving usual care.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that combining monoammonium glycyrrhizinate/glycine/DL-methionine tablets with 5% carpronium chloride may reduce alopecia areata area more effectively than carpronium chloride alone, particularly in patients with allergic factors.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of aesthetic nursing” This article reviews the use of carboxytherapy for alopecia, sharing the authors' experiences, but reports no new clinical results.
45 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines topical immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata, noting that diphencyprone and squaric acid dibutylester are non-mutagenic options with similar efficacy but different practical considerations, and reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that combining cryotherapy with triamcinolone injections is equally effective as triamcinolone alone for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp and face, with no significant difference in outcomes between the two methods.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case series reported that patients with trichotillomania and pseudofolliculitis experienced improvement in itch symptoms and hair regrowth after receiving topical steroids, topical, or oral antibiotics.
November 2016 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” This study reports on the effects of combining low level laser therapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine for treating hair loss in a patient with alopecia areata and bed sore-related alopecia over three months.
In this case series, researchers reported an unexpectedly rapid and positive response to a topical, hydrogel-based botanical treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both male and female volunteers, achieving significant improvement in hair loss within 90 days instead of the planned 270 days.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
January 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study surveyed German dermatologists about treating children and adolescents with alopecia areata, revealing significant emotional challenges like bullying and low self-esteem, dissatisfaction with available treatments, and a need for both psychological support and new therapeutic guidelines.
April 2020 in “Trends in Immunotherapy” In this study, 60% of patients with alopecia totalis showed partial hair regrowth after being treated with triamcinolone acetonide injections, with one patient achieving complete regrowth and responding well to further immunotherapy.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide combined with latanoprost (a PGF2α analog) was more effective in treating localized alopecia areata, showing higher treatment response rates and greater reduction in severity scores compared to other treatments.
3 citations
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January 2000 This article argues that psychoactive drugs are often beneficial in treating dermatological conditions with psychiatric or psycho-emotional components but does not present new clinical evidence.
January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia in Patos, Brazil, experienced significant psychological and social impacts, including feelings of frustration, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This review highlights that natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil show promise in managing androgenetic alopecia, though clinical data varies, and further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and safety in comparison to conventional pharmaceuticals.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that public sentiment towards androgenetic alopecia treatments is generally negative, with over-the-counter therapies perceived more positively than prescription options despite weaker clinical evidence.
January 2008 in “Guangzhou Zhongyiyao Daxue xuebao” This study found that ginger-partitioned moxibustion combined with Shengfa Decoction was more effective for alopecia areata than Shengfa Decoction alone.
46 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that trichodynia is common among patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, and it often coexists with psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Peer Review” This study reviewed the use of rosemary essential oil combined with photobiomodulation for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the potential benefits of rosemary's antioxidant and vasodilatory properties alongside enhanced cellular processes from photobiomodulation.
December 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the potential benefits and safety concerns of using complementary and alternative medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine herbs and probiotics, for treating pediatric atopic dermatitis, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” In this case report, a 25-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth and symptom relief following individualized homeopathic treatment with Bacillinum, though the researchers emphasized that more studies are needed to confirm these results and their general applicability.
February 2024 in “European Journal of Health Psychology” This study explored coping strategies recommended by individuals living with alopecia areata, identifying commonly suggested approaches such as social support, cosmetic procedures, perspective shifts, and accessing medical and psychological interventions, although these strategies were based on anecdotal recommendations.
In this case study, a 12-year-old boy with alopecia totalis experienced hair regrowth on the side of his scalp treated with a combination of systemic steroids and dithranol, suggesting a potential synergistic effect that may help manage severe alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
January 2014 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” In this study, Chinese comprehensive therapy was found to effectively improve symptoms and promote hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia of a specific traditional Chinese medicine pattern.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses approaches to diagnosing and treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
This study found that the Leni wand device, which combines cold and vibration, was more effective at reducing pain from local anesthesia injections during hair transplant surgery than a device using only vibration, although results were obtained solely from a male participant group.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a case of Alopecia totalis was treated using cupping therapy along with ayurvedic treatments, suggesting that the combination may be effective due to the herbs' synergistic effects and cupping's immunostimulant activity.
28 citations
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April 1936 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This report describes a case where applying fresh aloe vera leaf to roentgen dermatitis resulted in significant skin healing and reduced itching within five weeks.