12 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of Herbs Spices & Medicinal Plants” This review examines the uses and potential of horse chestnut derivatives in dermatology and pharmacology, but reports no new findings; it highlights the need for further research on cultivation and composition.
8 citations
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April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine” This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pharmacia” This study highlights the growing use of botulinum toxin in both medical and cosmetic fields, showing its benefits and risks. Proper administration is crucial to avoid severe side effects like muscle weakness and respiratory issues, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures and regulations.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study supports the use of a national registry as an effective tool for documenting epidemiological data, disease progression, treatment responses, and quality of life impacts in patients with alopecia areata.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” This study found that combining mesenchymal stromal cells from adipose tissue and hair follicles with soy protein and β-chitin scaffolds significantly reduced wound healing time and improved skin regeneration in vivo.
January 2026 in “Western Journal of Nursing Research” This study found that collecting hair samples for cortisol analysis is feasible in community-dwelling individuals with longstanding multiple sclerosis, although no significant correlation between hair cortisol levels and perceived chronic stress was observed, highlighting the complexity of stress measurement in this population.
September 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” In this study, a combination treatment of microinfusion (MMP®) and topical minoxidil showed a modest increase in hair density in a 28-year-old woman with chronic telogen effluvium, particularly in the parieto-vertex region, suggesting potential benefits but underscoring the need for larger trials to confirm efficacy.
July 2024 in “Nursing Research” This study highlights the use of hair and fingernail cortisol levels as retrospective indicators of chronic stress, particularly in minoritized populations facing social stressors that increase the risk of mental health issues.
In this case series, elderly patients with chronic pruritus reported substantial improvement after using a topical serum containing magnetized saline water, although more research is needed to confirm these results.
July 2024 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This study reviews advancements in the use of biodegradable polymers for wound healing, highlighting various polymer formulations and the observed enhancement of processes like cell proliferation and wound healing in both in-vitro and in-vivo experiments.
December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Nails are a useful alternative to hair for analyzing long-term substance exposure.
This review discusses the use of medicinal plants for combating and preventing alopecia but reports no clinical results, emphasizing the presence of plant-based cosmetics on the market.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil significantly reduces hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Control symptoms and use safe treatments for skin conditions like lichen planopilaris and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses the historic use of oral minoxidil for severe hypertension and the subsequent development of a topical formulation for treating pattern hair loss, but reports no new results.
40 citations
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September 2017 in “F1000Research” In this study, women with chronic telogen effluvium experienced reduced hair shedding after being treated with once daily oral minoxidil for 12 months, but facial hypertrichosis was a reported side effect, suggesting the need for further placebo-controlled research.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata and reports case study evidence of their effectiveness, but formal clinical trials are needed for more definitive conclusions.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The authors reported a possible association between the use of etanercept and the development of trichorrhexis nodosa, a hair shaft disorder, in a patient without apparent external causes.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” This review summarizes recent research on the therapeutic uses of adipose-derived stem cells for wound healing and treating skin diseases but does not provide new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses the potential association between the use of hair oils and the exacerbation of seborrheic dermatitis in black patients, suggesting more research is needed to understand their impact.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research highlights the various traditional uses of E. alba (bhringraj), noting its benefits for hair growth, liver function, and skin conditions such as eczema and pruritis, though results are not reported in this abstract.
March 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review evaluates photobiomodulation's diverse clinical uses in sports and medicine, reporting physiological modulation and potential therapeutic benefits, but emphasizes the importance of precise dosimetry for success.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” This prospective observational study evaluated the use of Verilich serum for hair loss and found that 71.4% of chronic telogen effluvium patients saw significant improvement in hair shedding within 2 months, with no adverse events reported.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a patient with psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata who showed significant improvement in all conditions after treatment with ustekinumab, suggesting potential benefits of IL-12/23 blockade for these autoimmune diseases.
19 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that while the CLASI is generally useful for assessing disease activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, it may not accurately reflect all subtypes, indicating a need for revision.
12 citations
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November 2017 in “European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This case report details a young female patient's experience of transient hair loss after starting omalizumab (anti-IgE) for chronic urticaria, noting that she continued the treatment for 10 months with positive outcomes despite this side effect.
5 citations
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May 2008 in “Nature Precedings” In this study, trichoscopy was used to diagnose female androgenic alopecia with 92% specificity by identifying specific hair and scalp patterns.
August 2022 in “Sovremennye tehnologii v medicine” This study suggests that barophoresis may be feasible for delivering drugs to the gums in treating chronic generalized periodontitis, with an optimal gum-nozzle distance of 10-15 mm for safe application.
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This source outlines the potential effects of treatments commonly used in trichology on SARS-CoV-2 infection and offers a guide for managing trichological patients during the COVID-19 era, addressing the challenges of safely visiting and treating patients.