This study reported that an Ayurveda-based regimen of Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may safely improve quality of life, including physical and emotional functioning, in breast cancer patients receiving conventional therapy, with no serious adverse events over an 8-week period.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PLGA-based microneedles show promise for painless, long-term drug delivery but need design and safety improvements.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study reviewed isotretinoin's effectiveness in treating moderate to severe acne and discussed the need to balance its robust treatment benefits with careful monitoring due to significant physiological and psychological side effects.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined 40 studies on exosome-based therapies for alopecia areata, reporting significant hair regrowth and improvements in hair count, length, and thickness, but highlighted the need for standardized methodologies and robust RCTs before clinical application.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This research guide explores the diverse types, functions, benefits, and considerations of home-based dermatology devices, emphasizing their convenience, cost-effectiveness, and privacy benefits, while also warning of potential risks like improper use and limited effectiveness compared to professional treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This study highlights exosome-based therapies as promising treatments for androgenetic alopecia, detailing protocol development, quality control measures, and clinical application examples, with mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes improving hair density in a case study without adverse effects.
October 2025 in “Gene Expression” This review explores the potential of exosomes, which contain substances that may stimulate hair follicle activity, as a new therapeutic strategy for alopecia, and discusses their possible benefits and risks based on current knowledge of microRNAs and intracellular signaling in hair follicle morphogenesis.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study reported that phytosome formulations of citrus flavonoids naringenin and naringin showed significantly increased oral bioavailability and plasma drug concentration in rabbits, suggesting that phytosome technology effectively addresses the pharmacokinetic limitations of these compounds.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cell and Biomedical Science” In this study, the application of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell secretome significantly increased hair follicle count in fluconazole-induced alopecia in rats, although changes in epidermal thickness were not significant, suggesting a novel approach for hair restoration.
September 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers found that exosome therapies significantly improved facial wrinkles by 20.2% and enhanced hair density and thickness by 23.6% and 18%, respectively, despite challenges in generalizability due to study heterogeneity and nonstandardized protocols.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, a possible case of Wolf’s isotopic response was observed, where a 72-year-old woman developed superficial basal cell carcinoma at a prior herpes zoster site on her scalp, possibly due to altered local immunity from the zoster episode.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, experts propose a diagnostic and treatment guideline for folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of trichoscopy and introducing a therapeutic algorithm tailored to disease activity, which is significant for clinical management given the lack of specific clinical trials.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this pilot study, preliminary data suggest that Xtressé™, a gummy-based supplement, may increase hair count and hair mass, particularly in women experiencing female pattern hair loss or early-stage scarring alopecia, with less pronounced effects observed in advanced scarring conditions.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review explores the scientific basis and formulation strategies of herbal shampoos, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of bioactive plant extracts and discussing challenges and future directions for their development in the cosmetic industry.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
June 2025 in “Nanomedicine” This abstract introduces androgenic alopecia as the most common form of non-cicatricial alopecia, which predominantly affects men but also has a significant occurrence in women; however, specific research results or conclusions about treatments or mechanisms are not reported in the summary.
This review reports that exosome-based therapies, coupled with nanotechnology and AI, show promise in aesthetic medicine, notably in skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, but large-scale trials and clearer regulatory frameworks are needed for effective clinical adoption.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the treatment of androgenetic alopecia by facilitating targeted drug delivery, improving drug stability, and increasing concentration at target sites, although clinical validation and scalable manufacturing are needed for practical implementation.
This review discusses various Complementary and Alternative Medicine methods for hair care, such as herbal remedies and hair regeneration techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This review examines ultrasound-assisted and laser-based transdermal drug delivery technologies, highlighting their success in enhancing drug penetration through the skin but also noting challenges such as parameter optimization, potential skin irritation, and high equipment costs.
April 2025 in “BioNanoScience” New methods using biomaterials, stem cells, and nanoparticles show promise for improving hair growth and treating hair loss.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study evaluated a new AI-linked imaging device for grading dandruff severity, finding high correlation with expert assessments and suggesting its potential application in other skincare areas due to its versatility and ease of use.
March 2025 in “Analytical Methods in Environmental Chemistry Journal” This study developed a spectrophotometric method to determine minoxidil in pharmaceuticals, creating a highly sensitive, simple, and cost-effective approach using a synthesized charge transfer complex with a notable absorption peak at 505 nm.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This study evaluated an AI-driven system for personalizing non-medicated hair loss treatments in women, showing significant improvements in hair growth, shedding, texture, and scalp health over 24 weeks, with no adverse effects reported.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, researchers found that patients with severe alopecia areata who respond to baricitinib treatment within six months may improve clinically within a year, while those with very severe disease may require at least a year for evidence of treatment effect.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the potential of peptide-based hydrogels as biomaterials for treating chronic wounds and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, a metformin-loaded rosemary-based nanoemulgel was found to significantly enhance hair follicle growth in rats, suggesting its potential as a new treatment for androgenetic alopecia due to its promising physicochemical properties and controlled drug release.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This report documented a case where a 6-year-old with alopecia areata experienced complete resolution of bald patches after three months of individualized homeopathic treatment, with no recurrence during follow-up.