July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” This review provides a comprehensive look at injectable treatments like PRP, stem cells, and exosomes for hair regrowth, highlighting their potential to minimize systemic and localized side effects associated with conventional medications, and improve patient care by stimulating natural hair growth.
April 2024 in “Medical & clinical research” This study reviews the range of both conventional and unconventional treatments for Alopecia Areata, highlighting the promise of biological therapies like JAK inhibitors, but notes more research is needed to optimize treatment effectiveness and personalization.
December 2023 in “International journal of research publications” This review examines the potential of non-conventional therapies such as herbal medicine and nutraceuticals for treating post-COVID-19 syndrome, suggesting they may be promising but require further research.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that while both conventional care and teledermatology showed similar clinical response rates for treating actinic keratosis with imiquimod 5% cream, teledermatology was associated with higher treatment failure and local reaction rates.
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure to near normal levels in patients with malignant or accelerated hypertension resistant to conventional treatments, offering a potential alternative to nephrectomy.
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that women with acne resistant to conventional treatments had significantly higher levels of testosterone, DHEA‑S, prolactin, and LH, suggesting potential underlying hormonal disorders.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that combining plasma rich in growth factors with conventional treatment significantly improved hair regrowth and reduced symptoms in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to conventional treatment alone.
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April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that adding allergen immunotherapy to conventional treatment may reduce relapse-related hair loss in house dust mite-allergic alopecia areata patients over a 3-year period.
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional western medicine alone in treating eczema, but the evidence quality was generally low, highlighting the need for further studies.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma with microneedling to conventional medical treatment significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to medical treatment alone.
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March 2023 in “Cell Biology International” In this study, ASC-enriched autologous fat grafting was found to be more effective and satisfying than conventional fat grafting for treating facial contour deformities with hyperpigmentation.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential benefits of combining herbal treatments and conventional therapies in managing PCOS and reports no new clinical results.
April 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” This study assessed the combination of compound glycyrrhizin and conventional treatments for alopecia areata and found it effective for promoting hair regrowth while being safe with mild adverse effects, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
January 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis concluded that compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments enhanced hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, though it was associated with some mild adverse effects like oedema.
January 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis concluded that compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments improved hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was associated with mild adverse events like edema.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the growing interest in integrating alternative therapies with conventional dermatology but does not provide new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of complementary medicine in addressing treatment challenges.
This study investigates whether adding 30% supramolecular salicylic acid to conventional treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris is safe and effective, though specific results are not reported in the abstract.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article summarizes highlights from the 40th Annual DNA Convention, covering various dermatology topics, but it does not report new clinical results.
108 citations
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” The authors concluded that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin may offer comparable efficacy to conventional doxorubicin with reduced toxicity in metastatic breast cancer treatment.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review highlights how advanced nanocarrier and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery strategies can potentially improve the treatment of skin diseases by enhancing site-specific drug delivery, increasing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity compared to conventional methods.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that while a nanostructured lipid carrier improved drug delivery in conventional skin models, excess sebaceous content hindered its effectiveness in targeting hair follicles.
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June 2019 in “Industrial Biotechnology” In this study, researchers found that the conventional solvent extraction method yielded the highest polyphenol content and antioxidant activity from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed on Québec's North Shore.
6 citations
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January 1997 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights a 21-year-old man with severe nodulocystic acne resistant to conventional treatments, who showed moderate improvement with isotretinoin, and discusses its potential link to congenital digital abnormalities and Apert syndrome.
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December 2010 in “Annals of tropical paediatrics” In this study, the authors reported that while conventional treatment improved rickets in a boy with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, it also resulted in unexpected improvement in his alopecia.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
August 2026 in “Orvosi Hetilap” In this study, researchers reported that while conventional treatments like topical minoxidil remain fundamental for androgenetic alopecia, guidelines increasingly support low-dose oral minoxidil and dutasteride, though their recommendations vary. Personalized multimodal treatment strategies and regular follow-ups are essential in clinical practice.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that dogs with alopecia treated with platelet-rich plasma in addition to conventional therapy experienced faster hair regrowth, better coat quality, and higher recovery rates compared to conventional therapy alone.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This research outlines the potential of nanoemulgels as a superior alternative to conventional topical treatments, noting their ability to improve skin permeability, drug release, and therapeutic targeting, though challenges remain in formulation stability and consistency.