April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” In this study, researchers reported that a combination treatment of Morinda citrifolia fruit extract and Averrhoa bilimbi leaf extract at specific concentrations significantly increased hair growth and weight in rabbits compared to controls, suggesting a potential anti-hair loss effect.
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that combined microneedling with minoxidil significantly improved hair count and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, although more mild adverse events were reported compared to minoxidil alone.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this case study, a 29-year-old woman with Pseudopelade of Brocq, a type of scarring alopecia, showed significant hair density improvement following a combination of scalp reduction surgery and concentrated growth factor injections postoperatively, which addressed scar complications and inflammation.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that combining microneedling with 5% Minoxidil and Finasteride significantly improved hair density and hair shaft diameter in males with androgenetic alopecia, outperforming Minoxidil alone or in combination with Finasteride, although changes in hormonal levels and trace elements were not significant.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this clinical trial, adding topical calcipotriol to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide significantly increased hair regrowth efficacy in scalp alopecia areata patches compared to steroids alone, but not in beard patches, with a lower incidence of atrophy observed.
The researchers reported that a combined oral minoxidil-finasteride regimen significantly improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months, although further confirmation in different trials is suggested.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This retrospective study reported significant improvements in keloid scars among 60 patients treated with punch excision and superficial X-ray, with lower Vancouver Scar Scale and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores a year post-treatment and no severe adverse reactions observed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This systematic review found that combining fractional photothermolysis with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair diameter compared to minoxidil alone in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
In this randomized, double-blind study of 24 participants with hair loss, the combination of bromelain and finasteride increased hair count, thickness, and density significantly more than finasteride alone or a placebo cream, while reducing inflammatory markers.
January 2025 in “Lusophone University Repository” 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.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study reported that the combined use of dexmedetomidine and ketamine, along with peripheral nerve blocks, provided adequate sedation and analgesia with maintained hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing minor surgical procedures like split skin grafting.
December 2024 in “PubMed” December 2024 in “PubMed” In a case-series study, researchers reported significant hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients after three months of treatment with a topical preparation called Freezia cream, which was developed by specialized medical professionals and approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Health.
October 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining 17α-estradiol 0.01% with minoxidil 2% offered no statistically significant advantage over minoxidil alone for treating female pattern hair loss and may increase the risk of menstrual irregularities.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research” This study found that combining Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets with either ketoconazole shampoo or 5% minoxidil foam significantly improved hair density, hair diameter, and reduced scalp oil in men with androgenetic alopecia, without increasing adverse reactions.
This study found that combining Hebai Formula Granule Wash with minoxidil tincture was more effective than minoxidil alone in treating androgenic alopecia, as it significantly improved clinical efficacy, promoted new hair growth, and reduced hair loss in patients.
August 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with minoxidil significantly improved hair growth and hair follicle cell proliferation in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to either treatment alone.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this case report, a 6-year-old boy with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2 caused by GJB6 mutations showed no significant hair improvement with age, despite treatment with botanical extracts and Minoxidil.
June 2024 in “Pharmacon Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study, researchers evaluated different formulations of a nanoemulsion combining candlenut oil and virgin coconut oil on male rats and found that a 1:3 ratio yielded significant hair growth results, with an average hair length of 17.14 mm and a weight of 699.37 mg.
June 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study explored the effects of hair tonics made from a combination of kelor leaf and fragrant pandan leaf ethanol extracts on rat hair growth, finding that these combinations influenced hair growth when compared to single extract formulations over 28 days.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” In this study, researchers reported that an herbal extract with dihydroquercetin glucoside, epigallocatechin gallate glucoside, zinc, and glycine showed similar effectiveness and safety to minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with no significant differences in hair growth outcomes between the groups.
June 2024 in “Lontara Journal Of Health Science And Technology” This study evaluated the effects of candlenut oil, olive oil, and their combination on hair growth in male rabbits, finding that candlenut oil led to the greatest hair length increase compared to olive oil or the combination, which also showed significant effects.
June 2024 in “ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology” The BAYONET trial is a phase II study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of combining encorafenib, binimetinib, and cetuximab for patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer that is resistant to encorafenib plus cetuximab; results are not yet reported.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” In this retrospective study, combining TACE with Donafenib showed promising results as a first-line treatment for Chinese patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, yielding a median progression-free survival of 12.8 months and a one-year overall survival rate of 87.5%, along with a favorable safety profile.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This article describes an increase in the detection of heart failure among young people and discusses the development of the drug Uperio for its treatment and support.
May 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that combining hair transplantation with PRP therapy resulted in better quality and increased growth of new hair, while also speeding up skin healing and reducing hair loss post-transplant.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” This clinical trial found that combining 678 nm helmet-type low-level laser therapy with topical minoxidil 5% significantly increased hair density and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to using minoxidil alone. Both treatments were well tolerated.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study retrospectively observed that combining microneedle minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide showed clinical efficacy in treating alopecia areata, a condition marked by sudden patchy hair loss.
March 2024 in “Advances in obstetrics and gynecology research” This study found that combining hysteroscopic surgery with Diane-35 significantly improved treatment efficacy and reduced the recurrence rate of endometrial polyps compared to hysteroscopy alone, while also resulting in lower endometrial thickness at 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.