March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” The authors concluded that dermoscopy is a useful tool in diagnosing different types of hair loss and scalp conditions.
January 2023 in “Biocell” The study found that safflower extract may help protect human follicle dermal papilla cells from cisplatin-induced damage, suggesting its potential as an adjuvant in chemotherapy to mitigate hair follicle cell damage.
October 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review explores the botany, traditional uses, phytochemicals, and pharmacological activities of Cinchona pubescens but presents no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This article discusses the role of Dickkopf-1 as a Wnt antagonist affecting hair follicle signaling but does not report new findings on cicatricial or non-cicatricial alopecia.
September 2022 in “Tạp chí Y Dược học Cần Thơ” This study found that using grapefruit essential oil improved hair growth and length in a shaved white mice model compared to controls.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that follicular unit extraction, with or without platelet rich plasma, is effective for hair restoration in cicatricial alopecia, though PRP does not significantly impact graft survival rates.
June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that autologous emulsified fat followed by hair transplantation using FUE was more effective than FUE alone in improving outcomes for patients with cicatricial alopecia after six months.
June 2022 in “Ain Shams medical journal” This study found that incorporating platelet-rich plasma in hair transplant procedures for cicatricial alopecia improved patient satisfaction and hair growth outcomes compared to procedures without it.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective when used with hair transplantation to treat cicatricial alopecia.
April 2022 in “Gugje bogeon mi-yong haghoeji” In this study conducted using an in vitro model with rabbits, researchers found that citral from lemongrass oil, especially at a 1% concentration, improved comedone erythema and tissue hyperplasia, suggesting its potential as a treatment for comedone acne.
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses scalp neuropathy in androgenetic alopecia and suggests that changes in tactile sensation due to Aβ fibers and increased nociception from circ-HTMR may be involved.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article reviews various treatment options for diseases associated with cicatricial alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
November 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case report details an 80-year-old woman with circle hair potentially linked to acquired ichthyosis from multiple myeloma, where a prescribed topical treatment led to clinical improvement.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses features, genetics, and diagnostic challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women but reports no new clinical results.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that BEO inhibited cell proliferation and inflammatory mediator release in a human keratinocyte acne model and reduced acne lesion severity in a rabbit model, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to conventional acne treatments.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that the "spade sign" is a highly specific histopathologic feature of acne keloidalis, although its absence does not rule out the condition.
April 2021 in “Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research” This study found that citron seed oil promotes hair regrowth in a C57BL/6 mouse model by enhancing the transition to the growth phase, increasing hair follicle features and skin thickness, and inducing specific protein expressions that support hair regeneration.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that 6.1% of new patients seeking PRP therapy for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis by trained dermatologists to optimize treatment outcomes.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic features of primary cicatricial alopecias, particularly lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, and reports no new results.
July 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that cicatricial alopecia in the Libyan community primarily affects middle-aged individuals, especially women, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to reduce its impact.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers identified and analyzed 8,753 circular RNAs in Aohan fine wool sheep, suggesting that certain circRNAs may play a crucial role in regulating wool follicle growth.
October 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, both hair transplantation and skin expansion were found effective for treating cicatricial alopecia, with transplantation being preferable for adults with smaller areas and skin expansion suited to younger patients with larger areas.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” This Phase 1 study reported that topical application of BPM31543 was safe and well-tolerated in patients receiving taxane-based chemotherapy, with some experiencing less than 50% hair loss, suggesting potential efficacy in reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, although no maximum tolerated dose was identified.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that CCCA in women of African descent is associated with molecular changes, including dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism and fibrosis pathways, suggesting potential targets for new treatments.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” This study reported that topical BPM31543 was safe and well-tolerated for patients on taxane-based chemotherapy, with some efficacy indicated in reducing hair loss at all dosages tested.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified CENPV as a new CYLD interacting partner that localizes to primary cilia and regulates acetylated tubulin levels, offering insights into the pathogenesis of skin appendage tumors.
This study found that applying topical cinnamon essential oil on male wistar rats increased hair length and hair follicle diameter similarly to 2% minoxidil over 30 days.