April 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that perifollicular vascularization around the dermal papilla adjusts dynamically to physiological changes, with minoxidil enhancing vessel mobilization and aging processes inhibiting it, highlighting potential targets for treating hair loss and skin aging.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” This review evaluates PRP, microneedling, and LLLT for alopecia and telogen effluvium, reporting improvements of 30-40% but offers no new clinical data.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study reviews hair follicle physiology and common scalp diseases such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, highlighting their pathophysiology and current treatment approaches, which may include topical, systemic, and adjunctive therapies.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Current Research and Review” This review of Adiantum capillus-veneris highlights its traditional medicinal uses, rich phytochemical profile, and broad range of pharmacological activities, but emphasizes the need for more research to validate and expand its therapeutic applications.
October 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This literature review identified expected postoperative events and complications from hair transplantation using the Follicular Unit Extraction technique, which includes pain, infection, and others. Effective patient education, proper postoperative care, and follow-up are essential for successful outcomes.
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.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In laboratory and animal studies, this research found that the ethanolic leaf extract of Adiantum capillus-veneris demonstrated a range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound-healing, anticancer, and antidiarrheal effects, suggesting its potential for various therapeutic applications.
May 2025 in “Arquivos Catarinenses de Medicina” In this case report, an 8-year-old girl with burn-induced cicatricial alopecia showed improved graft survival after hair transplantation due to preparatory microfat grafting, which enhanced tissue conditions and possibly increased follicular unit survival rates to about 80%, higher than typically expected.
This source reviews the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern), noting its historical applications for ailments such as alopecia and skin disorders, and highlights its modern pharmacological effects, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory properties, confirmed in recent research.
November 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” In this case report, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with pseudopelada of Brocq, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of this rare scarring alopecia and underscoring the need for precise evaluation using trichoscopy and skin biopsy to avoid ineffective treatments and manage progression.
This study reviewed the efficacy of hair intradermotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that the technique, whether used alone or with other interventions, can increase hair density, reduce hair loss, and improve patient self-esteem, although professional supervision is recommended to minimize adverse effects.
August 2024 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This article explores the evolution of scalp therapy in barbershops from a trend into a responsible practice, emphasizing the importance of clinical consistency and proposing a framework focused on client safety, documentation, and appropriate referrals to dermatology.
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.
January 2024 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” This article highlights the critical need to accurately differentiate between seborrheic dermatitis and lichen planus before performing hair transplants, due to the potential impact on graft survival and transplant outcomes.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This source describes two cases of hair transplantation in transgender patients with Androgenetic Alopecia, showing good results using Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplantation techniques, highlighting the need for more research specific to this population.
January 2024 in “Más dermatología” This study discusses how hair characteristics, such as color, thickness, and volume, change with age and hormonal factors, affecting perceived age, and introduces concepts of hair aging and the nuanced diagnosis between androgenic and senile alopecia.
This study reviewed the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, particularly FUE and FUT, and found that both methods offer satisfactory outcomes for alopecia, though FUE is preferred for its less invasive nature, while FUT is better suited for larger areas despite a linear scar.
July 2023 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This narrative review highlights how scalp therapy can enhance service quality in barbershops by integrating trichology, aesthetics, and health education, potentially boosting client loyalty and competitive differentiation in the men's grooming market.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that capillarectasia, or dilation of scalp capillaries, may help distinguish COVID-19-associated telogen effluvium from classic acute telogen effluvium.
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.
This ongoing study is exploring the potential effectiveness of Adiantum capillus-veneris, a medicinal herb, in treating COVID-19 symptoms, but it reports no new results yet.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that a 50% ethanolic extract of Adiantum capillus had significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in animals, particularly at the highest tested dose of 300 mg/kg.
In this study, a hair lotion made from Ganoderma lucidum spore extract resulted in new hair follicle growth and improved hair health in both mice and human participants, with 99% acceptance among users, suggesting potential usefulness for treating alopecia.
May 2011 in “Dermatología argentina” In this case report, a female patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen scleroatrophicus vulvae experienced excellent results from hair microtransplants combined with finasteride and topical minoxidil, maintained over six years.
Collagen CLR and placenta extract may help treat diffuse hair loss.
December 2020 in “ID on line. Revista de psicologia” This integrative literature review concluded that using low-power laser combined with essential oils is effective in treating male androgenetic alopecia, promoting the growth of new hair after just a few sessions.
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” This case study of a 50-year-old woman with myotonic dystrophy and multiple basal cell carcinomas suggests there could be a genetic predisposition for certain cutaneous tumors in such patients.
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June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” This narrative review discusses adverse reactions associated with hair care products, specifically irritation dermatitis and allergic contact eczema, and suggests the need for attention to common allergens like PPD, GMTG, and ammonium persulphate.
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” This study developed a micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography method for determining minoxidil in Rogaine and generic products, offering a simple and efficient alternative to HPLC.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Health Management Review” This study found that the use of high pH chemical agents for hair straightening can cause significant damage to hair, including protein degradation and weakened fiber strength, and may lead to permanent scalp conditions like contact dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia.