November 2021 in “Arquivos Médicos dos Hospitais e da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo” This review of current research suggests that combining microneedling with minoxidil, and possibly platelet-rich plasma or mesotherapy, may achieve better hair growth results for androgenetic alopecia than conventional methods.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This source reviews treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that combining therapies generally improves effectiveness over single treatments, and discusses emerging drug-assisted delivery techniques aimed at increasing the efficiency of conventional drugs like minoxidil and finasteride.
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October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This study reviewed the use of various common household items as home-based remedies for dermatological conditions, noting their popularity due to accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and cultural acceptance, but underlined the need for more rigorous studies to establish their evidence-based efficacy compared to conventional treatments.
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” This review discusses plant-derived phytochemicals, such as phytosterols, polyphenols, and fatty acids, as potential alternatives to 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer treatment, highlighting their promising anti-cancer properties and potentially fewer side effects compared to conventional drugs.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this literature review, researchers explored the effectiveness, safety, and formulation challenges of herbal hair removal creams, focusing on medicinal plants like Cyperus rotundus and Aloe vera, and comparing their depilatory mechanisms to conventional chemical alternatives.
August 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study explored the development and evaluation of a tablet-form herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Shikakai, Reetha, and Amla, which reportedly enhance hair shine, growth, and root strength without side effects, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional shampoos.
August 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study explored the creation and assessment of a tablet-form herbal shampoo made with natural ingredients such as Shikakai, Reetha, and Amla, reportedly improving hair shine, growth, and strength of roots without side effects, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional shampoos.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested an herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like thuja, reetha, moringa, aloe vera, and hibiscus, finding it had satisfactory foaming, cleansing, conditioning, and stability properties, suggesting it could be a safe and sustainable alternative to conventional shampoos.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this review, researchers discussed various novel drug delivery systems, including lipid nanocarriers and polymeric nanoparticles, that may enhance treatment for alopecia by improving drug localization in hair follicles and reducing systemic exposure, potentially offering better outcomes than conventional treatments.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this case report, a 57-year-old man with severe atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata showed rapid and significant improvement after treatment with the JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib, suggesting its potential as an effective monotherapy for these co-existing conditions when conventional therapies fail.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study, non-dermatophyte moulds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium species, were phenotypically characterized in dogs and cats with suspected mycotic dermatitis, revealing their potential role in dermatological disorders among companion animals and emphasizing the importance of conventional mycological identification techniques.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” In this study, researchers developed a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using plant extracts like neem, aloe vera, tulsi, and hibiscus, which was found to be safe, effective, and stable, showing potential as a natural alternative to conventional shampoos.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study describes the formulation of a herbal shampoo using plant extracts like Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and Amla, and reports that it demonstrated desirable attributes such as cleansing and hydrating effects, making it a suitable alternative to conventional synthetic shampoos.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study explores the development and evaluation of a polyherbal gel containing Amla, Bhringraj, Tea Tree Oil, and Jojoba Oil to treat folliculitis, aiming to provide a safer, more effective natural alternative to conventional treatments while utilizing the healing properties of these herbal ingredients.
March 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed a new method called Enriched-GF, which enhances growth factor recovery from platelet concentrates through a combination of glass bead activation, freeze-thaw cycling, and calcium stimulation, outperforming conventional methods by providing higher and more consistent yields for regenerative medicine applications.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal shampoos containing extracts like aloe vera, hibiscus, and tea tree oil were found to improve hair health, offering gentler options for sensitive skin and supporting sustainable beauty practices, compared to conventional chemical shampoos.
May 2025 in “Journal of research in pharmaceutical science.” In this study, researchers developed and tested a herbal hair serum using hibiscus, flaxseed, and aloe vera, finding that the optimal formulation effectively reduces frizz, enhances hair smoothness and glossiness, and provides moisturizing benefits without harmful ingredients compared to conventional hair serums.
January 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, the researchers developed and evaluated eco-friendly poly-herbal soap strips using plant extracts from Lantana camara, Moringa Oleifera, and Corn silk, finding that the strips exhibited superior physicochemical properties and significant anti-fungal activity compared to conventional anti-fungal soaps.
August 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This review reports that studies from China and elsewhere indicate microneedling, combined with traditional therapies, enhances treatment outcomes for androgenetic alopecia, offering superior efficacy, a shorter treatment period, and improved safety compared to conventional methods.
April 2023 in “Tikrit journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study reported that 75.9% of participants aged 20-50 in Tikrit, Iraq, had used herbal treatments at least once, primarily for issues like hair loss, hemorrhoids, and gastritis, with the hope of finding effective alternatives to conventional medicine.
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May 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews autologous cell therapy for facial wrinkles, detailing the use of LaViv and its adverse events, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review examines human-relevant in vitro models for studying pigmentation disorders, identifying both challenges and advancements in replicating human pigmentation processes and disease-specific pathology in vitro.
August 2025 in “ChemPhotoChem” This study demonstrated that CD anisotropy effectively distinguishes between two polymorphs of finasteride with nearly identical electronic circular dichroism spectra, using imaging and simulated spectra to uncover unique signatures that traditional methods miss.
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January 2022 in “Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences B Life and Environmental Sciences” This review discusses the role of nanoparticles in cancer diagnosis and treatment and outlines their potential to improve outcomes by reducing systemic toxicity and overcoming multidrug resistance, though it reports no new clinical results.
This study on alopecia areata meta-analyses highlights the risk of misleading results when ineffective, unsafe, or unapproved dosing regimens are included, recommending methodological safeguards to ensure accurate data interpretation and avoid inappropriate causal inferences.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” In this study, leflunomide was effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, showing comparable efficacy to methotrexate and greater response rates than sulfasalazine, but has significant side effects that require monitoring.
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July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses common cutaneous reactions to targeted cancer drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and reports no new clinical results.
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April 1982 in “Lancet” This study found that multiple treatment regimens for refractory hypertension were effective in controlling blood pressure in most patients, with diazoxide being the most effective but least tolerable option.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Digital Health” This study found that a motion-graphic educational video significantly improved patient knowledge during the informed consent process for platelet-rich plasma therapy in androgenetic alopecia compared to traditional verbal explanations, without affecting anxiety levels, and participants reported high satisfaction with the video.