October 2024 in “Revista Electronica de Veterinaria” This case report suggests that Siddha medicine, using both internal and external treatments, may effectively promote hair growth in patients with Alopecia areata, based on observations of remarkable hair growth in a shorter duration.
March 2021 in “World rabbit science” This study found that taurine dietary supplementation could reduce lipid metabolism, enhance antioxidant capacity, and improve hormone levels in Angora rabbits, with 0.2% taurine increasing wool production.
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January 2017 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This case study reports that a 23-year-old woman with alopecia universalis experienced complete hair regrowth after six months of treatment with tofacitinib, a JAK-3 inhibitor.
January 2025 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWS” This article discusses the UGC-CARE list and related publications but reports no new research findings.
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study explores various tests that can be performed during teledermatology visits, such as self-conducted pull tests and ponytail thickness measurements, along with imaging tools, to assess hair loss virtually.
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” This entry contains no research abstract, so no scientific findings or conclusions are reported.
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April 2014 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report describes a case of universal alopecia in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis while using adalimumab and leflunomide, suggesting a potential link between these drugs and alopecia areata.
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March 2013 in “Biology Letters” This study found that the main structural proteins of tree frog toe pads, which aid in their adhesive properties, are alpha keratins that have evolutionary origins in early tetrapods.
July 2026 in “International journal of applied ayurved research.” In this case report, a 24-year-old male with alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth and symptom improvement after 45 days of a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment, with sustained results at a 60-day follow-up.
March 1956 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” January 2025 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia” In this study, researchers observed that telogen hair was more prevalent than anagen hair in both male and female agoutis over a one-year period in Teresina-PI, regardless of dry or rainy seasons, with no significant differences in dermal follicular volume between the sexes.
November 2025 in “PROGRESS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS” This study found that taurine significantly mitigated DHT-induced androgenetic alopecia in male C57BL/6 mice by promoting hair regrowth, enhancing hair follicle cycle progression, reducing apoptosis, and downregulating key androgen-related signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for hair loss management.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa was more effective than Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy with Minoxidil 5% in promoting hair regrowth and reducing symptoms of Indralupta, showing greater reductions in hair loss and itching over a 45-day period.
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November 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that among patients with alopecia areata treated with the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib, 34% achieved complete regrowth of eyebrows and 39% achieved complete regrowth of eyelashes, highlighting differences in treatment responses across hair-bearing sites.
January 2000 in “Hair and its disorders: biology, pathology and management, 2000, ISBN 1853177997, págs. 137-152”
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January 2001 in “Annales de zootechnie” This study found that melatonin treatment significantly increased wool production and hair follicle activity in German angora rabbits, with larger effects seen in defleeced animals and those treated in July.
August 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in both scalp and nonscalp areas for alopecia areata universalis patients.
May 2025 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This pilot study found that using a topical Carica papaya latex gel for 28 days reduced hair fall and promoted hair regrowth in individuals with Indralupta, although the bald patch size did not significantly change, indicating the potential need for longer treatment or additional interventions.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study on adolescents with severe alopecia areata, baricitinib treatment showed effective scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash regrowth after 52 weeks, benefiting both responders and partial or non-responders, potentially reducing the psychosocial impact of the disease.
January 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” Teak leaf extract hair tonic was tested for hair growth and safety.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 2-year-old girl with loose anagen syndrome type B, confirmed by painless trichoscopic examination, with no signs in her identical twin sister.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” This study reports an abnormal onion-shaped swelling on the hair shafts of some Abyssinian cats, affecting the appearance of their coat, though skin and hair structures appear normal under the microscope.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review reports the potential therapeutic effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Bhallataka), noting its compounds like anacardic acid may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, but emphasizes that further research is necessary to confirm these effects and determine safety due to inconsistent study methods.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” This article explores Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair disorders and provides no new clinical results, highlighting practices like using herbal treatments for hair loss and greying.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, botulinum toxin type A did not improve clinical features in patients with recalcitrant alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis over a four-month period.
April 2026 in “The Bioscan.” In this case report, a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth and an improved SALT score after receiving Viddhakarma, an Ayurvedic para-surgical procedure done twice weekly for six weeks, along with internal medications, without adverse effects.
October 2024 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” This case study reports on a 4-year-old girl who developed telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, after experiencing anaphylactic reactions to cow's milk. The authors highlight this as the first documentation of anaphylaxis potentially triggering telogen effluvium due to physiologic stress.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that tianeptine may suppress the transition to catagen, promoting hair growth in a stress-induced alopecia areata mouse model.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” This study found that ribbed hairs on tarantulas closely resemble chemoreceptors rather than silk-producing spigots, with no silk observed emitting from them under microscopy.
This study reported that a topical hair tonic containing a 7.5% talok leaf and 2% pare leaf extract combination promoted hair growth in female Wistar rats similarly to minoxidil, showing a 64.71% increase in hair growth with no significant difference from minoxidil in statistical analysis.