December 2025 in “Sensors” In this review, recent advances in long-acting microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems are outlined, highlighting biodegradable polymers like PLA, PLGA, and PCL for sustained release and discussing challenges in clinical translation such as consistency in manufacturing and validating long-term efficacy and safety.
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December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
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December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This article discusses the extended theory of selective photothermolysis and does not report new clinical results; the authors explore potential applications in hair removal techniques.
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August 2020 in “Current protocols in stem cell biology” This paper presents a protocol for differentiating human-induced pluripotent stem cells into keratinocyte progenitor cells and keratinocytes, suggesting potential applications for hair follicle restoration and burn or ulcer therapy.
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January 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, researchers evaluated the antifungal effectiveness of topical products on infected kitten hair, finding most were effective after one application, with enilconazole and lime sulfur showing residual activity; however, 0.15% ketoconazole with chlorhexidine had no such lasting effect.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that Follicular Maps, derived from trichoscopic images, remained consistent over time and unaffected by hair cycling or noncicatricial alopecia, offering a precise tool for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Trials & Patenting” This study assessed the safety and efficacy of Romantaque lotion for unwanted hair growth and found statistically significant hair growth inhibition with no adverse effects in 30 volunteers after repeated applications over one year.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study highlights the potential of a ketoconazole antifungal hair spray as an innovative and effective topical method for treating tinea capitis, offering benefits such as easy application, improved drug penetration, and reduced systemic exposure compared to conventional 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.
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.
This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma is a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia, enhancing hair density and thickness, though outcomes vary due to differences in preparation and application methods.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This bibliometric analysis reported that PRP is most frequently studied for hair restoration, especially in placebo-controlled trials, although differences in PRP preparation and outcome measures challenge result consistency across studies.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discussed the potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for hair follicle regeneration, covering current approaches and challenges, iPSC differentiation, and their possible future clinical applications in hair restoration.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review synthesizes evidence on platelet-derived bioproducts like PRP and PRF, highlighting their role in tissue regeneration and their benefits in aesthetic medicine applications such as hair restoration, scar treatment, and wound healing.
This study highlights a lack of research on the use of topical and low-dose oral minoxidil for treating scarring alopecia, despite their widespread application in other hair loss conditions.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This systematic review found that interventions targeting neuropeptides and neurotransmitters, particularly melatonin, substance P, and oxytocin, show consistent evidence for anti-inflammatory, reparative, and psychodermatologic benefits, highlighting the potential of neurohormonal signaling as a therapeutic target in dermatology.
September 2025 in “Cuadernos de Educación y Desarrollo” This study reviewed the literature on laser and light technologies in dermatology, highlighting their varied clinical applications such as skin rejuvenation, acne scar treatment, and hair removal, alongside their potential for combining with AI to improve outcomes.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair follicles and urine cell pellets from noninvasive samples may be the most promising for transcriptomic analyses due to their consistent quality and applicability to disease-relevant research.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses follicular cell implantation as a potential solution for hair restoration limitations, but notes inconsistencies and challenges in human applications, reporting no new clinical results.
November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review examines how skin organoids, derived from stem cells, are constructed to simulate skin functions and are pivotal in wound healing and regeneration, highlighting their promising roles in both research and therapeutic applications.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a hydrogel containing extracts from azadirachta indica and tridax procumbens for treating seborrheic dermatitis, finding it passed various tests, including skin irritation and stability, suggesting potential future applications in herbal formulations.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses various topical treatments for scalp psoriasis, noting the preference for shampoos among patients, but highlights that no single treatment consistently excels across all clinical situations.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair growth serum using natural ingredients like fenugreek, rosemary, and hibiscus, and found it to be a stable, effective, and safe alternative to synthetic hair care products, with good user compliance from its roll-on applicator.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the reconstructed skin epidermal model derived from hair follicles showed gene expression and enzyme functionality consistent with native human skin, suggesting its viability for studying skin metabolism and potential toxicity of dermo-cosmetic ingredients.
January 2023 in “Anais do Congresso Brasileiro Interdisciplinar em Ciência e Tecnologia.” This study optimized conditions for quantifying minoxidil using high-performance liquid chromatography, establishing specific parameters for mobile phase, flow rate, column temperature, and retention time.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This review highlights that iPSC-derived artificial platelets offer a promising alternative to platelet-rich plasma for regenerative medicine, with standardized manufacturing and reproducible pharmacological properties, addressing variability issues associated with donor-derived platelets and showing therapeutic potential in preclinical models of osteoarthritis.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology” This study found that a combined machine learning model outperformed individual networks in diagnosing scalp conditions using visual data, enhancing prediction accuracy and early detection, particularly in settings with limited resources.
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January 2021 This review covers the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for wound healing, hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and dermal augmentation, and notes the need for standardized guidelines.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” This review discusses the increasing importance of hair analysis in forensic toxicology and highlights the complexities in interpreting results due to external contamination and regional collection differences, but reports no new findings.
February 2025 in “Journal of Caring Sciences” This article emphasizes that the CONSORT statement is a guideline for reporting randomized controlled trials, not a tool for assessing risk of bias.