September 2025 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This study found that polidioxanona threads increased hair density and satisfaction in treating various types of alopecia, with no adverse events reported, though the small sample limits broader conclusions.
In this case study, researchers reported a 37-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium experienced significant hair growth improvement after personalized integrative treatment, including caffeine application, following a four-month protocol incorporating various therapies.
This study detailed a comprehensive hair therapy regimen for a 22-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia, observing significant improvements in scalp health and hair density over four months, though benefits regressed after stopping treatment, emphasizing the need for continuous adherence and multidisciplinary support.
July 2025 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” This integrative literature review found that hydroxychloroquine may stabilize inflammatory scarring autoimmune alopecias like frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially when combined with other therapies, while its effectiveness in non-scarring alopecias appears inconsistent and is limited to refractory cases.
May 2025 in “REVISTA DA ASSOCIAÇÂO DE FARMÁCIAS VIVAS” This study introduced an innovative antioxidant serum for skin care, using a lipid active from Rana catesbeiana Shaw, and validated its rejuvenating potential through physical-chemical and microbiological tests that ensured its antioxidant effectiveness, microbiological safety, and formulation stability.
May 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” This study reports that perioperative nursing care for hair transplant patients improves outcomes by reducing complications and enhancing patient satisfaction, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses in managing the procedure.
This source provides a comprehensive reference on recent advancements and innovative approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatological conditions, highlighting significant updates for clinical practice in dermatology.
In this narrative review, researchers evaluated existing literature on the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding that while no curative treatment exists, clinical improvements can be achieved through personalized and combined therapy approaches.
January 2025 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Alopecia areata significantly harms women's self-image, causing reduced confidence and social isolation.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews a case of alopecia triangularis temporalis, emphasizing the need for histopathological confirmation to avoid misdiagnosis and highlighting surgical correction as the preferred treatment for confirmed cases.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
This research explores if COVID-19, analogous to SARS-CoV, may result in long-term pulmonary fibrosis in recovered patients, although current evidence on the persistence or resolution of lung changes over time remains unknown.
October 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author shares experiences from a six-month curricular internship, highlighting activities such as arterial pressure monitoring in a community pharmacy and addressing off-label rituximab use at a hospital, alongside discussions of hair loss treatments and nutritional supplementation for dysphagia in the elderly.
July 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and pregabalin effectively treats neuropathic pain.
June 2024 in “BioSCIENCE” This study reviewed the use of microinfusion of microparticles (MMP®) with methotrexate for treating alopecia frontal fibrosante and found it reduced symptoms associated with the condition and improved specific scalp measurements, showing that the technique is safe and well-tolerated.
May 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details the experiences gained during a pharmacy internship in both hospital and community settings, highlighting the preparation of sildenafil suspensions for hospital use, patient consultations on autoimmune conditions, and educational material creation in community pharmacy, alongside insights into diabetes and ADHD treatments.
This review of existing literature reports that photobiomodulation shows high effectiveness and safety in treating dermatological conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia, though standardized clinical trials are needed to further validate its therapeutic benefits.
April 2024 in “REVISTA INTERDISCIPLINAR CIÊNCIAS MÉDICAS” In this study, 41% of participants reported experiencing alopecia post-COVID-19, with notable associations found between the condition and female sex, azithromycin use, and symptoms like fatigue and post-infection skin irritation.
April 2024 in “Más dermatología” This study reported that bioactive peptides from skin collagen, obtained through selective hydrolysis, improve skin collagen synthesis and remodeling, while inhibiting its breakdown by metalloproteinases, showing benefits such as enhanced skin hydration, elasticity, healing, and hair restoration, without associated adverse effects.
March 2024 in “Biomedical reports” This review discusses existing literature on the effects of isoflavone in alleviating PCOS symptoms, highlighting its potential benefits in reducing testosterone levels, improving metabolic profiles, and lowering inflammation and oxidative stress, although findings have been both significant and non-significant.
March 2024 in “Residência Pediátrica” This case report describes an infant with mucopolysaccharidosis type II who developed generalized hypertrichosis after receiving a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine, highlighting the medication's potential role in exacerbating excessive hair growth and reviewing hypertrichosis causes.
February 2024 in “Recima21” This study explored the connections between Covid-19 and hair loss issues like telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, highlighting the virus's potential trigger effect and underscoring the importance of comprehensive post-Covid-19 treatment strategies that consider immune, psychological, and hair cycle factors.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
This congress summary highlights the COMEF 2023 event, which focused on medical ethics, education, and health through discussions with the theme "Learn, practice, excel," but reports no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” This study highlights the therapeutic benefits of photobiomodulation, which uses light exposure to facilitate tissue repair and prevent inflammation and apoptosis, in treating conditions like arthritis, reumatism, and inflammatory pain, with its complex mechanisms potentially leading to future discoveries and treatments.
January 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that Carbon Quantum Dots effectively detected and quantified Co²⁺ ions and methylcobalamin in tap water with high sensitivity and recovery rates between 95% and 105%.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, a female mixed-breed dog was observed with dermatophytosis, presenting with alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the zoonotic nature of the infection caused by fungi that can affect both animals and humans.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, the authors describe a female dog with alopecia in the neck and ear region, affected by dermatophytosis caused by the zoophilic fungus Microsporum canis, highlighting its zoonotic potential and prevalence in certain climates.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This study reports a case of dermatophytosis in an 11-month-old spayed female dog, which exhibited alopecia in the neck and ear tip regions, a condition common in tropical and temperate climates and caused by fungi affecting both animals and humans.