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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a sarcoptic mange outbreak caused by Trixacarus caviae in a guinea pig breeding colony, which was successfully treated with subcutaneous ivermectin injections and preventive spraying.
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study is collecting real-world data to evaluate abrocitinib and conventional systemic treatments in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis across five European registers over a three-year period.
September 2026 in “Apollo Medicine” In this case report, researchers observed that a 35-year-old male with alopecia universalis achieved full regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and facial hair with oral upadacitinib treatment after previous therapies failed to provide lasting relief.
August 2026 in “Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology” In this review, researchers critically examine contemporary treatments for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing advanced drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, and emerging molecular targets, while identifying significant gaps that hinder translating these innovations into clinical practice.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study found that a herbal spray for treating bovine dermatophytosis was safe and economical, though conventional antifungal therapy had a higher cure rate.
June 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that escalating baricitinib to 6 mg daily improved hair loss in 75% of patients with severe refractory alopecia areata who responded poorly to standard treatments, while also noting manageable short-term safety concerns under close monitoring.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of hyperthermia in cancer therapy, combined with natural compounds, to enhance treatment efficacy and reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” This literature review reports that certain herbal remedies, such as rosemary, green tea, and ginseng, have shown promise in promoting hair growth and improving hair density, though variability and study design limitations highlight the need for more rigorous research.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery” This systematic review found no existing studies evaluating the effectiveness of waxing and mechanical epilation as methods of preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infections, highlighting a potential area for future research.
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January 2010 in “Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)” This article reviews the impact of the 2000 revision of the European Patent Convention on drug patent protection and raises concerns about its effects on generic substitution and healthcare professionals.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” This article discusses laboratory and physical markers that may help detect androgenic anabolic steroid abuse in athletes and reports no new primary research results.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” This study found that germ-free mice on a biotin-deficient diet exhibited significant weight loss and severe alopecia, unlike conventional mice on the same diet.
This review outlines current treatments for folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, noting conventional therapies' limitations and promising but limited results from targeted biologic agents.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study highlights that hair-bearing organoids derived from embryonic stem cells can effectively model androgenic alopecia conditions and test the efficacy of anti-hair loss treatments.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” This case report from Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic highlights successful management of long-standing androgenetic alopecia in a young adult female through individualized classical homeopathic treatment, resulting in marked clinical improvement and sustained remission after previous treatments were inadequate.
This study in adult male albino rats reported that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells were more effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth for androgenic alopecia, observing superior outcomes in hair follicle metrics.
June 2018 in “Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine” This case report describes a 28-year-old woman with facial, abdominal, and thigh hirsutism who showed little improvement after 5 months of Metformin and spironolactone treatment.
January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found no significant relationship between clinical markers of hyperandrogenism and lack of response to conventional antibiotic therapy in women with acne.
This protocol outlines a planned systematic review on the effectiveness and safety of non-conventional treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new results.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this study, the novel 5% minoxidil formulation significantly increased scalp hydration and decreased redness in Indian men with androgenetic alopecia compared to alcohol-based formulations.
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March 2004 in “Annals of oncology” This study found that in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) provided similar progression-free survival to doxorubicin with significantly less cardiotoxicity.
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October 2016 in “Medical mycology” This study at Mbarara University of Science and Technology found that T. violaceum is the most common cause of tinea capitis in children in Western Uganda, and systemic therapy is preferred over topical treatments for effective management due to the nature of the infection.
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that combining microneedling with ALA-photodynamic therapy may be a promising treatment option for moderate to severe alopecia areata, achieving significant hair regrowth in some patients.
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January 2023 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study observed that DMSO-modified liposomes enhanced the topical delivery of finasteride, improving hair follicle density and growth phase ratio in a rat model of testosterone-induced alopecia.
In this case report, a 45-year-old man with treatment-resistant androgenetic alopecia experienced hair regrowth during oral bicalutamide treatment but also suffered adverse effects leading to discontinuation, highlighting the need for further studies on the safety and role of androgen receptor blockade in hair loss.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” 27 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that both ciclosporin A and topical therapy were effective in reducing alopecia and scaling in dogs with idiopathic sebaceous adenitis, with evidence suggesting improved outcomes when both treatments are combined.
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June 2004 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies” This article reviews the history, biology, genetics, prevention, conventional treatments, and herbal alternatives for hair loss, but reports no new research findings.
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” In this retrospective study of eight Saudi children with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, researchers observed that adjunctive cinacalcet appeared safe and showed initial promise in improving serum PTH levels, though further investigation is needed to confirm its efficacy.