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August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
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August 2020 in “Food Research” This review discusses management strategies for androgenic alopecia using plant derivatives and highlights the need for prolonged efficacy but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study involved a Delphi-method consensus from 34 Spanish dermatologists, outlining structured recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia based on available scientific evidence and expert opinions, aiming to guide clinical practice amid limited treatment approvals and varying effectiveness.
August 2023 in “International journal of research and review” This article discusses how androgenic alopecia, commonly known as pattern hair loss, can have significant psychological effects on both men and women, and it highlights homeopathy as a treatment option that considers both psychological and pathological impacts.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss disorders over the last 30 years and reports no new clinical results.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” This study developed a topical botanical lotion for managing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients, reporting that it improved hair recovery times by 5-16 weeks, reduced inflammation, and enhanced scalp collagen levels with no observed side effects.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and the benefits of combined therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study highlighted the potential of iron chelators, deferoxamine and deferiprone, to improve hair density, thickness, and elasticity and reduce hair loss by up to 66.8% over six months in individuals with autoimmune alopecia, suggesting they may offer a promising therapeutic option.
December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that bimatoprost, especially when used with NB-UVB phototherapy, FxCO2 laser, or mometasone, may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for vitiligo, achieving significant patient satisfaction and repigmentation, despite some limitations like small sample sizes and high costs.
July 2023 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” In this study, a herbal hair cream containing extracts from Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum was developed, showing promising in-vitro inhibition of the 5α-reductase enzyme and potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that finasteride delivered through a nano-transferosomal gel showed improved penetration through skin layers compared to a conventional gel, suggesting a potential alternative for oral administration.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses Serenoa repens for androgenetic alopecia and reports no strong evidence of its effectiveness, emphasizing the need for larger clinical trials.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review article examines the current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its prevalence in different demographics and the roles of genetic and environmental factors in its pathogenesis, while highlighting that treatment approaches remain varied and lack standardization.
September 2025 in “Consilium Medicum” This study discusses the role of 5α-reductase inhibitors in managing lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia and suggests their potential use in other conditions like prostate cancer chemoprevention and androgenetic alopecia treatment, emphasizing appropriate dosing to reduce surgical complications.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences” In this study, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome were found to have significantly higher blood levels of DHEA, IL-6, and TNF-α compared to healthy controls.
This study reports the case of a 12-year-old girl who developed psoriatic alopecia after increasing her dose of the TNF-α inhibitor adalimumab for Crohn's disease, emphasizing psoriatic alopecia as a phenomenon associated with these medications.
January 2009 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the use of Serenoa repens for androgenetic alopecia and highlights a lack of evidence supporting its efficacy, calling for larger clinical trials.
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May 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that current diagnostic and treatment methods for chronic pelvic pain syndrome lack robust evidence, suggesting a need for further research.
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January 1992 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study concluded that serum Adiol-G levels generally parallel testosterone levels and, therefore, do not effectively serve as a marker of peripheral androgen excess in women with androgenic symptoms.
June 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This review highlights that nanocarrier-based formulations, using both synthetic drugs and natural components, show promise in overcoming the limitations of current androgenetic alopecia treatments with modified release profiles and enhanced drug delivery, though clinical trials remain limited.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that ethyl acetate extract from mangosteen pericarp exhibited the strongest antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes compared to other extraction solvents.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that a topical liposome formulation of a 5‐α‐reductase inhibitor effectively reduced the size of treated sebaceous glands and induced apoptosis in a hamster model, suggesting potential benefits for acne treatment.
September 2021 in “World journal of urology” The correction states that the label change for Finasteride was in 2012, leading to more reports of side effects from non-healthcare people.
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses strategies to enhance mesenchymal stem cell therapy effectiveness but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for improved consistency and efficacy in MSC-based treatments.
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.
This study found that, compared to oxidative treatments, reductive perm-waving more severely impacts the intermediate filaments in European human hair, while both treatments alter denaturation kinetics in a first-order manner.
June 2025 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” This systematic review found that mangkokan leaf formulations, especially ethosomal gel or phytosome lotion at 25% concentration, were most effective in stimulating hair growth and improving hair health through various biological mechanisms.