October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the cosmetic and potential hair growth benefits of almond oil but presents no new empirical research findings.
December 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This study found that androgenetic alopecia treatments, especially dutasteride, are associated with a small increased risk of adverse events like sexual dysfunction and dermatologic reactions.
January 2016 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study aims to develop three topical formulations of finasteride to reduce its side effects for treating androgenic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” 1 citations
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January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks”
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December 2017 in “Hygeia - Revista Brasileira de Geografia Médica e da Saúde” This study discusses potential connections between geography, stress, and alopecia areata, suggesting that stress is a key factor influencing the condition, alongside geographic factors.
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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.
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March 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” In this study, researchers used conditional mouse models to show that inactivation of the Alx4 gene in specific cell lineages leads to craniofacial and limb defects without affecting postnatal survival, providing insights into Alx4's role in development and disease.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib was evaluated for its effectiveness in promoting concurrent regrowth of scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes in patients with severe alopecia areata, showing clinically meaningful responses compared to placebo.
This study reviewed the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, particularly FUE and FUT, and found that both methods offer satisfactory outcomes for alopecia, though FUE is preferred for its less invasive nature, while FUT is better suited for larger areas despite a linear scar.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks”
This study characterized the physical-chemical properties of Eclipta alba and identified compounds in the plant that could support its use in developing hair loss treatments.
March 2000 in “CRC Press eBooks” This study examined the relationship between sympathetic nerve endings and alopecia using direct and indirect immunofluorescence on human tissue samples, reporting no new clinical results.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be determined from the provided text.
September 2023 in “Curēus” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata showed differences in otoacoustic emissions, suggesting potential links between the condition and auditory dysfunction, with significant gender and age group variations observed in hearing test results.
February 1980 in “PubMed” In this integrative review, researchers assessed the efficacy of oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding that it appears effective, especially for female androgenetic alopecia, though evidence quality is very low and side effects limit its use compared to topical forms.
December 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that patients with alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia had significantly increased mast cell infiltration, which was influenced by age and disease severity, especially in alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study conducted a narrative literature review on androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the clinical diagnosis and management strategies, including minoxidil and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for men, and antiandrogens for women, along with the use of aesthetic procedures like microneedling as complementary therapies.
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” This study found that an alternating inflatable head pad significantly reduced the incidence and severity of occipital pressure ulcers and alopecia in patients undergoing open heart surgery, suggesting improved postoperative nursing and patient quality of life.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
This study found a significant discordance between clinical symptoms and dermatoscopic signs with histopathological inflammation in patients with LPP and AFF, affecting diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrated that the Alopecia Areata Disease Activity Index (ALADIN), a new biomarker, strongly correlates with treatment response in patients using JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study developed a handheld card to simplify the calculation of the SALT score for assessing alopecia areata severity, noting that while it accelerates the process, formal validation against existing methods is still needed.
January 2004 in “Springer eBooks”
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this exploratory study, researchers found slightly increased levels of inflammatory markers in scalp skin affected by androgenetic alopecia, suggesting differential gene expression involved in hair cycle and keratin production.