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This review found that dutasteride and finasteride are rarely associated with sexual side effects when used off-label for female hair loss, and suggests further study of their efficacy and side effect profile.

This study found that adapalene-loaded microemulsions significantly enhanced the drug's penetration through guinea pig skin compared to an aqueous suspension, with factors like surfactant ratios and the water-oil phase balance affecting the transfollicular drug delivery efficiency.

This article discusses a market study in Bogotá identifying women with hair problems as the target audience for hair products containing quinoa extracts, and reports no new research findings.

Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.

This article describes a procedure involving skin marking, tumescent anesthesia, and micrograft mobilization, but does not present any study findings or results.

Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.

This study found that retinoic acid induces epidermal transdifferentiation into mucosal epithelium in both chick and mammalian embryonic skin, involving specific gene expressions and pathways.

This review discusses the evolution of adipose tissue research in regenerative medicine, from tissue transfer to cell-free bioengineering applications, highlighting its therapeutic potential, current limitations, and future directions.

This study found that finasteride at a low dose of 0.1 mg/kg significantly reduced prostate size in male dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia without causing toxic side effects.

The study found that botulinum toxin-A significantly increased the diameter of the supratrochlear artery in a small patient group, suggesting potential vasodilatory benefits for treating ischemic conditions.

This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.

This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of Minoxidil for treating alopecia and found that concentrations of 2% to 5% effectively promoted hair growth, especially when combined with other therapies like microneedling, despite manageable local side effects.

In this narrative review, the authors discuss the potential impact of hormone therapy on androgenetic alopecia among transgender individuals, especially transgender men using testosterone, and its adverse effects on emotional well-being and body image within a socially stigmatized population.

This study, through a review of existing literature, observed that massage techniques may serve as a beneficial complementary therapy for male androgenetic alopecia by enhancing blood circulation and overall follicle nutrition, with combined approaches possibly increasing treatment efficacy despite a lack of standardized protocols.

Five monthly sessions of minoxidil-dutasteride-copper peptide tattooing significantly improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

This study investigated the presence and development of anti-aging cosmetics using metallic nanoparticles in the market, finding significant knowledge gaps and safety concerns that have led to recent EU regulations set to restrict their use until conclusive safety studies are presented.

This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of telogen effluvium in patients from Guanambi-BA who had a prior COVID-19 infection, noting a lack of extensive research on the connection between COVID-19 and the development of this hair loss condition.

This study found that oral minoxidil increased the growth rates of nails and hair in healthy adult men, with 2.5mg proving more effective for nails than 1mg, and both doses boosting hair growth, without significant adverse effects.

This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis dried leaves extract displayed the strongest pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity among 37 tested plant extracts, showing potential as an anti-obesity agent with effects comparable to the pharmaceutical drug orlistat in reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels in rats.

Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.

In this study, researchers found that patients recovering from COVID-19 in the metropolitan area of Goiânia-GO commonly experienced musculoskeletal issues, behavior changes, and other health complications, with obesity and certain lifestyle factors associated with these post-COVID symptoms.

This study found that the combination of topical minoxidil and oral biotin significantly increased hair growth speed and density in healthy men, while neither intervention alone had a significant effect.

This case report and literature review concluded that using the follicular unit extraction technique for hair transplants in androgenetic alopecia patients yields satisfactory aesthetic results and high patient satisfaction over 12 months.

The I National Academic Congress of Dermatology in 2021 expanded to include participants from across Brazil and discussed dermatology topics, including COVID-19.

This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.

This review discusses the potential effectiveness of certain essential oils in promoting hair growth for alopecia and reports no new clinical trials; the authors suggest these oils may increase hair thickness and volume.

This study found that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of cutaneous manifestations of hyperandrogenism in women of reproductive age, with hirsutism severity correlated to serum testosterone levels.

This study developed polymer nanoparticles with and without chitosan coating to deliver dutasteride to hair follicles for treating androgenic alopecia. Both nanoparticle types showed controlled drug release and enhanced follicle targeting, especially with mechanical stimulus, supporting their potential as effective topical carriers in skin layers.

This study investigated a novel treatment for androgenetic alopecia, combining nanotechnology with a substance called β-sitosterol and laser therapy, and found that this combination showed promise in promoting hair growth without causing irritation or cytotoxicity.