July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study observed that while anomalous adipose tissue and displaced eccrine glands were common in certain types of scarring alopecia, these findings did not assist in diagnosis.
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.
January 2020 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a topical hair ampoule containing human follicle stem cells significantly improved hair growth and scalp coverage in women with androgenetic alopecia after four months of use.
August 2025 in “Revista Contemporânea” This study reviewed literature on the combined use of microneedling and essential oils for treating male androgenetic alopecia, finding that this approach potentially enhances scalp vascularization and hair growth, although controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects and standardize treatment protocols.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” This integrative literature review investigated clinical trials on using medicinal plants, herbal products, and dietary supplements for treating alopecia, noting a need for further studies due to limited chemical-pharmaceutical analyses of the plant species involved, which include Allium sativum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
June 2025 in “Revista Foco” This review assessed randomised clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of topical and systemic JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding significant hair coverage improvement with ritlecitinibe and baricitinibe, though prolonged treatment is often needed to maintain results.
June 2026 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This descriptive literature review suggests that rosemary essential oil may stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with effects similar to 2% minoxidil, yet highlights the need for more robust clinical trials to confirm these findings and assess complementary methods like scalp massage and high-frequency treatment.
July 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian version of the Alopecia Areata Quality of Life Index is reliable for assessing patients' quality of life.
November 2025 in “Aurum Revista Multidisciplinar” This study found that microneedling combined with growth factors significantly improved blood circulation, hair thickness, strand resistance, and psychological well-being in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting this combination as a promising and safe treatment option.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
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July 2024 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that alopecia areata presents diverse hair loss patterns and a range of treatment options, though no treatment was universally effective, and significantly impacts patients' psychological well-being.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ALDOA levels drop in hair cells during hair loss.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, among patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining microneedling with minoxidil led to the best improvement in hair loss and volume compared to using microneedling or minoxidil alone.
This study evaluated the therapeutic response of an Afro-descendant patient with non-scarring alopecia after prolonged use of alkaline straighteners and mechanical traction, highlighting the susceptibility of Afro hair to chemical and mechanical damage due to its structure.
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June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata cases with high sensitivity and specificity in a dermatology clinic setting.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Nursing UFPE on line” This study explored the significance of alopecia for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy and found that their experiences varied, influenced by personal and social factors, and the support from adornments, groups, and family.
November 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” This study reported that a patient with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant improvements in hair density, thickness, and vitality using non-pharmacological approaches such as dietary adjustments, exercise, and supplementary treatments like low-level laser therapy and microneedling, suggesting these may be effective alternative management strategies.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks”
May 2025 in “ID on line REVISTA DE PSICOLOGIA” This study evaluated the effects of pumpkin seed oil and rosemary essential oil combined with electrotherapy on androgenetic alopecia in stressed young women, finding no statistically significant differences between treatment groups and suggesting further research is needed to assess the oils' efficacy.
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May 2022 in “Cells and Development”
November 2025 in “Health Promotion Evidence” This study reviewed interventions for post-COVID-19 alopecia and concluded that integrated physiotherapeutic strategies, including photobiomodulation, micro-needling, electrotherapy, and scalp massage, can reduce hair loss and improve hair density, contributing positively to patient quality of life.
August 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” Combining conventional and integrative treatments can help reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in women with androgenic alopecia.
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” This study revealed that in androgenic alopecia, the proximal attachment of the arrector pili muscle to the hair follicle is often lost or significantly reduced.
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.
September 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This review discusses fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, noting its trichoscopic and histopathological features, and emphasizes the importance for dermatologists to recognize and treat it early to prevent irreversible follicular damage.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed literature on using the dermapem technique for treating female androgenetic alopecia and found that it effectively controls and stabilizes hair loss by enhancing nutrient supply and absorption in the scalp, with the technique considered safe.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.