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June 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of autoimmune, inflammatory, and mental health conditions compared to a matched cohort without alopecia areata.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata can affect individuals across various ages but is predominantly observed in males aged 21-40, and may be linked to autoimmune diseases, thyroid issues, and inflammation.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ASLAN004 was safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for treating certain diseases.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This review discusses the traditional uses and pharmacological activities of Citrullus colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2010 in “Clinica Veterinaria De Pequenos Animales” In this case report, treatment with antibiotics, finasteride, and prostate omentalization restored fertility in a 6-year-old German Shepherd with prostatitis and astenoteratozoospermia, avoiding surgical castration.
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December 2001 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, certain Chinese herbal medicines were found to significantly stimulate or inhibit hair growth in an in vitro organ culture model of mouse vibrissa follicles.
August 2025 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” This case-control study in Missan Province, Iraq, found that married women with PCOS had higher rates of obesity and menstrual irregularities, along with elevated testosterone, LH, and insulin levels, compared to healthy controls, highlighting significant hormonal and metabolic complications.
December 2023 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” In this animal study on albino rats, researchers reported that Tribulus terrestris extract significantly reduced liver damage markers caused by cyproterone acetate, suggesting a protective effect on liver function against this drug's hepatotoxicity.
September 2023 in “Translational medicine reports” This case study reported that an 18-year-old woman ingested a large amount of topical minoxidil, leading to symptoms like low blood pressure, increased heart rate, and elevated liver enzymes, but recovered fully after treatment. Minoxidil toxicity may rarely cause abnormal liver enzyme levels.
May 2023 in “Sokoto journal of medical laboratory science” This study demonstrated that prolonged use of commercial hair dyes caused significant increases in liver enzymes and bilirubin levels, and evident cellular injury in the skin and liver tissues of Albino rats, indicating potential toxicity.
This study indicates that finasteride use may lower bladder cancer incidence, while androgen suppression therapy improves recurrence-free survival but not other survival outcomes in bladder cancer patients.
This study found that androgen suppression therapy did not significantly reduce bladder cancer incidence overall but suggested finasteride use might lower the risk; recurrence-free survival was improved among AST users.
March 2017 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Iraqi male bodybuilders abusing anabolic androgenic steroids experienced significant changes in sex hormones, liver and kidney function, and lipid profiles compared to non-AAS-using controls.
June 2016 in “The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences and Applied Toxicology” In this study, long-term occupational exposure to benzene in fueling workers was associated with increased skin diseases, altered blood cell counts, and elevated liver enzyme levels compared to overseers.
June 2013 in “Ciencia e Investigación” In this study, oral administration of modified aloe gel significantly reduced liver enzymes AST and ALT and led to hair regrowth in carbon tetrachloride-treated albino mice after 33 days.
February 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that certain nutraceuticals did not interfere with tamoxifen's inhibition of estrogen in breast cancer cells and may enhance its effects, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy for hair loss in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
August 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a diabetic rat model, this study found that a novel scaffold loaded with stem cell-conditioned medium primed by specific Chinese herbal compounds significantly reduced early inflammation and accelerated wound healing.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” The study found that a combination of Ayurvedic treatments, including Shamana Aushadhi and Nasya, administered for one month, significantly reduced symptoms such as hair fall, dandruff, itching, and scalp dryness in people experiencing Khalitya Roga (hair loss), with no reported adverse reactions.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study used a multi-layer in silico framework to evaluate Korean herbal compounds for androgenetic alopecia, identifying Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical candidates with distinct safety and affinity profiles, although these findings remain purely computational without experimental validation.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, in silico analysis identified Saponin Re and Emodin as promising candidates for topical treatment of androgenetic alopecia, with Biochanin A having the most favorable safety profile among the tested compounds.
July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The researchers designed a Janus microneedle system for treating vitiligo, which targets the skin’s layers to regulate the immune response, promote melanocyte regeneration, and enhance pigment transfer, offering a new precise treatment approach for this condition.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna provided significantly more therapeutic relief from hair fall than Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna in young females over 30 days.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study found that Asthimajjapachak Churna led to greater improvement in managing hair fall among young females compared to Shwadamshtradi Rasayana Churna, particularly through alleviation of Asthigata dosha.
June 2026 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological activities of Blumea eriantha DC., observed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and larvicidal potential, while also noting the need for further research into its mechanisms, clinical validation, and standardization.
This source explores the diverse benefits of basil oil, highlighting its use in aromatherapy for stress relief, as a remedy for skin and respiratory issues, and in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
May 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This study conducted an in silico evaluation of Korean herbal compounds against key targets involved in androgenetic alopecia, finding Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as promising candidates for topical treatments, but highlighting safety and topical formulation challenges.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study identified Saponin Re and Emodin as top candidates for treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting future research in dermal papilla cell cultures and scalp organoids despite safety concerns.
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.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that post-oncologic skin suffers from several impairments following cancer treatments, and dermocosmetic strategies, particularly those involving nanocarriers, can enhance the efficacy and stability of antioxidants, thereby aiding skin regeneration and improving quality of life.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors explore the Ayurvedic approach to managing hair loss, emphasizing the use of purification, pacification, and rejuvenation techniques, along with herbs like Bhringraj, Amalaki, and Brahmi, to restore hair health and balance the body's systems.