September 2022 in “Ciencia Unemi” This review found that while many medicinal plants show potential antiviral and other therapeutic effects against COVID-19 based on prior studies, more rigorous clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
September 2022 in “Farmacja Polska” This review discusses the role of biotin in enzyme function and its effects on hair, skin, and nail health, noting that significant improvements are mostly seen in people with biotin deficiency, and reports no new clinical results.
This study found a significant discordance between clinical symptoms and dermatoscopic signs with histopathological inflammation in patients with LPP and AFF, affecting diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
July 2022 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study found that most women who recovered from COVID-19 in one Brazilian neighborhood experienced lingering symptoms like fatigue and headache, with few undergoing rehabilitation.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggests that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells may alleviate small intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats by promoting angiogenesis, reducing apoptosis, and protecting intestinal mucosal function.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
March 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This study suggests that COVID-19 infection can lead to telogen effluvium, typically occurring 3-6 months post-infection, potentially linked to the virus's inflammatory and anticoagulation effects.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB - Relatórios de Pesquisa” This study found that PRP treatment showed better results than injectable minoxidil for reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, with noticeable effects after the second application.
This article discusses the organizational aspects of the II National Academic Congress of Dermatology in Brazil and reports no new research findings.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This review concludes that the two-stage technique of hair transplantation with prior fat grafting appears effective for treating scalp scars, based on existing literature.
November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” This review covers different treatment options for alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes individualized treatment plans, combining pharmacological therapy with psychological support; no new clinical results are reported.
October 2021 in “Más dermatología” Female androgenetic alopecia affects many women, is reversible with treatment like Minoxidil, and has significant psychological impacts.
August 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” In this study, intradermal therapy with Minoxidil, growth factors, and vitamins showed a slight advantage in increasing hair volume over a combination with Finasteride for androgenic alopecia.
This review discusses capillary aging and its phases, and emphasizes the dermatologist's role in diagnosing hair aging accurately, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, a case of post-COVID telogen effluvium was reported in which fever and stress following COVID-19 triggered temporary hair loss, and topical treatment showed positive results in improving this condition.
March 2021 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” This review discusses diagnostic tools for scarring alopecias, emphasizing trichoscopy as a low-cost, non-invasive method for more accurate diagnosis, although it reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Revista brasileira de higiene e sanidade animal” In this case report, Trichophyton rubrum was isolated from a dog with dermatophytosis, and treatment with ketoconazole shampoo and oral itraconazole led to complete healing and no recurrence in follow-up.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
This article discusses vaccination coverage for BCG, Polio, and Hepatitis B in Juiz de Fora using SUS data and reports no new results; the authors aim to hypothesize reasons for coverage variation.
This study found that low-intensity light therapy improved quality of life related to emotional, psychosocial, and symptom domains in individuals with androgenic alopecia, with a greater impact observed in women.
This case report observed that a 44-year-old male patient with androgenetic alopecia experienced increased hair density and patient satisfaction after treatment with microneedling, growth factors, and minoxidil.
This case report describes an ulcerated lesion in the oral cavity of an 85-year-old man that has not responded to various treatments and remains without a conclusive diagnosis.
September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” This article discusses the unique regenerative healing process in fetal skin that can occur without scarring, highlighting potential therapeutic targets to reduce fibrosis in postnatal wound healing.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
This study found that the ethanolic extract of Guazuma ulmifolia, or mutamba, showed only intermediate levels of phenolic compounds and low antioxidant activity in laboratory tests, suggesting limited potential in alleviating oxidative stress conditions like cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant clinics should focus on effective marketing, online presence, and quality patient care, while the industry should promote high standards and education through organizations like FUE Europe.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
September 2018 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report reviews a pharmacy internship in Oliveira de Azeméis, detailing the development of skills, practical projects on health topics, and contributions to the pharmacy’s social media presence, with no new clinical results reported.