January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a case of alopecia areata was successfully treated using Ayurvedic medicine, highlighting its potential as an alternative to corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which can have serious adverse effects with prolonged use.
July 2016 in “Indiana Magazine of History (Indiana University)” A combination of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, acupuncture, and herbal treatment improved hair growth by 70%.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This letter challenges an interpretation of results from a zinc lozenge trial that suggested patient perceptions of receiving treatment might indicate effective blinding, arguing this only holds for crossover studies.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that using mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists with glucocorticoid therapy improved wound healing in diabetic animals by enhancing keratinocyte proliferation and epithelialization.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This abstract outlines the issue of hair loss caused by various factors, including stress and autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata, which results in spot baldness, but does not provide specific study results.
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December 2021 in “International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206” This review covers clinical studies on using homoeopathy to treat PCOS and concludes that further rigorous research is necessary to substantiate its effectiveness.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” This retrospective study at the University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk reported that 77.9% of patients with alopecia areata were treated with off-label pharmacotherapy, predominantly glucocorticosteroids, highlighting a reliance on these therapies in European clinical practice.
December 2015 in “Turkderm” This study found that 30.5% of patients at an outpatient clinic reported using complementary and alternative medicine, with many believing in its positive effects despite limited knowledge of potential side effects.
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October 2005 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that in pregnant rats, the suppression of ACTH responses to IL-1β is linked to the action of endogenous opioids and AP, with AP potentially inducing opioid inhibition through increased pENK-A expression.
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August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” This case report discusses a young woman who developed bilateral osteonecrosis of the femoral head after corticosteroid treatment for alopecia areata, underscoring the risk of this complication in patients undergoing such therapy.
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July 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses various treatment options for open-angle glaucoma, which include surgical and medical approaches, emphasizing the need for combining drugs with different mechanisms to manage intraocular pressure and prevent vision field narrowing.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers observed complete hair regrowth and improved quality-of-life in a 7-year-old boy with alopecia areata after a 15-week protocol involving Yoga Prana Vidya healing, suggesting its potential as an alternative treatment.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports a 7-year-old boy experienced complete hair regrowth from alopecia areata after a 15-week Yoga Prana Vidya healing protocol involving pranic healing and rhythmic breathing, suggesting potential efficacy and safety but warranting controlled trials for validation.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum oil may improve the anagen/telogen ratio in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, indicating potential as an alternative treatment to minoxidil for androgenic alopecia.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” In this study, the petroleum ether extract of Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis in Aloe vera gel showed improved hair growth initiation and completion times in rats, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting activity.
July 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the use of Dravanti beeja lepa for 28 days was observed to significantly regenerate hair in patients with Indralupta (Alopecia Areata).
December 2025 in “International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy.” In this retrospective case series, researchers observed that a combined treatment protocol of homoeopathy, Xogen therapy, diet, and vitamin supplementation progressively reduced hair fall and improved hair density in five male patients with androgenic alopecia.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study reports that combining baricitinib with low-dose cyclosporine and steroids resulted in effective and safe treatment for a case of alopecia totalis, maintaining hair regrowth without adverse effects.
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February 2018 in “Orthopedics and rheumatology” This study found that combining intra-arterial chemotherapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine may improve response rates in malignant bone and soft tissue tumor treatment while also managing specific side effects.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses unconventional therapies for managing alopecia areata, highlighting antihistamines, cryotherapy, and low-dose naltrexone, but reports no new clinical results and emphasizes the need for further research.
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” The researchers reported that the antipsoriatic compounds 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol thinned the living cell compartment in organotypic ORS cultures by accelerating the differentiation pathway rather than affecting proliferation.
This review discusses various herbal and pharmaceutical products, including their purported uses and possible interactions, but reports no new research findings.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” This study observed that Ayurveda Shamana therapy showed promising results in reducing the severity of androgenic alopecia symptoms without adverse effects.
January 2007 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Intramuscular triamcinolone and pulse therapy with oral predonine are effective for alopecia areata with manageable side effects, but better relapse prevention is needed.
August 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic and modern texts to identify methods for managing PCOD through Ayurvedic dietary practices, proposing that these may help address symptoms by improving metabolic and endocrine functions without specific experimental results reported.
November 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study found that autologous micrografts using AMT® technology effectively improved symptoms and mobility in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis, demonstrating safety and potential benefits at 1- and 6-months post-procedure.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study reviews the performance and safety of synthetic medications like minoxidil and finasteride compared to herbal remedies such as saw palmetto for treating alopecia, highlighting the need for more research to better understand their therapeutic roles and optimize patient care.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This publication presents a library of precision geometric medicines that reportedly kill harmful bacteria and fungi while sparing beneficial organisms, using a delivery system that targets pathogens specifically and avoids ecological harm.
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.