March 2026 in “Cell Death Discovery” In this comprehensive review, researchers examine the p63 gene's crucial role in skin development and pathology, highlighting its regulation of cell processes and its potential therapeutic implications for disorders like ectodermal dysplasia.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review suggests that the compound DRDE-07, originally a sulphur-mustard countermeasure candidate, could potentially be repurposed for skin protection due to its compatibility with pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation, though further experimental study is needed to confirm its therapeutic applicability in dermatology.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review examines current understanding of how skin microbiota interact with and influence wound healing, highlighting the roles of commensal microorganisms in inflammation resolution, tissue regeneration, and barrier restoration, and discusses potential microbiota-based therapies for improving wound management.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the potential roles of extracellular vesicles in various medical fields, emphasizing their promise but noting the need for standardization and clinical testing before widespread application.
February 2026 in “Phycology” This review highlights the potential of microalgae as sustainable sources for nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their applications in functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics for roles such as anti-aging and photoprotection in alignment with sustainability principles.
January 2026 in “Medicine” This study suggests that Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by influencing immune and inflammatory pathways, regulating apoptosis, and enhancing the follicular microenvironment.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights that declining testosterone levels are a complex public health issue potentially influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors and environmental stressors, suggesting integrated strategies may be needed to address the trend's impacts on health.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, XZYFD, a Traditional Chinese Medicine formulation, was found to improve androgenetic alopecia in a testosterone-induced mouse model by promoting hair regrowth, restoring follicular morphology, and modulating androgen metabolism, MAPK signaling, and lipid metabolism pathways, suggesting potential benefits for patients with metabolic dysfunction.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a levan-based polysaccharide, POLEVAN®, in shampoo formulations and reported that it significantly increased hair glossiness by 24%, allowed a reduction of surfactant content by up to 50% without affecting foam, and maintained scalp moisturization similar to hyaluronic acid in a clinical setting.
November 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, researchers reported that while systemic antibiotics are often chosen first for treating severe folliculitis decalvans, they have a high discontinuation rate, suggesting an urgent need for more effective immunomodulatory treatments.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This narrative review highlights innovations in regenerative medicine and longevity research within plastic surgery, emphasizing biological, ethical, and regulatory aspects. The study underscores the potential to extend healthspans while balancing these advances with ethical considerations and safety.
October 2025 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers investigated age-related hearing loss in advanced-age CBA/CaJ mice and found combined cochlear damage from chronic sound exposure and metabolic changes linked to oxidative stress, which may require addressing both etiologies for prevention and treatment.
September 2025 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that patients with alopecia have limited knowledge, negative attitudes, and proactive practices toward the condition, influenced by factors such as age, COVID-19, medication, and polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that improving knowledge through education may enhance patient management.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review provides current insights into the role of Demodex mites in acne and rosacea, detailing their involvement in sebaceous gland diseases due to their potential to cause inflammation and disrupt skin microbial balance, while suggesting methods to correct mite overgrowth.
September 2025 in “Surgeries” This review found that hair transplantation in patients with primary cicatricial alopecias is a viable option when the disease is stable, with outcomes varying significantly by subtype.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the potential effects of Kampo medicine Hangeshashinto on oral mucositis, highlighting that several natural products in its composition may inhibit intracellular AGEs, reduce inflammation from extracellular AGEs, and suppress cytotoxicity in stomatitis.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” This review highlights the application of microneedle technology as a promising advancement in psoriasis management, focusing on its roles in enhanced transdermal drug delivery and minimally invasive biomarker monitoring, while also discussing current challenges and future research directions.
This study protocol aims to explore the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among female pediatric patients with spina bifida, focusing on metabolic and phenotypic differences, but reports no new results yet.
In a controlled study, researchers observed that lambs exposed to colder temperatures had increased wool growth, thicker skin, altered physiological traits, and activated specific molecular pathways, highlighting potential targets for enhancing cold tolerance, welfare, and productivity in sheep breeds.
May 2025 in “Neuropharmacology” This study in neonatal rats found that inhibiting neurosteroid synthesis with finasteride unexpectedly reduced the severity and duration of neonatal seizures following birth asphyxia, maintained cognitive functions, but increased anxiety-like behaviors, highlighting a complex role of neurosteroids in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy outcomes.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study developed and tested Bicalutamide-loaded lipid vesicles in dissolving microarray patches for topical application, finding that they effectively deliver Bicalutamide through murine skin while maintaining a favorable safety profile, suggesting potential to improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed that chronic and acute exposure to finasteride negatively impacted development, reproduction, and gene expression in Daphnia magna, highlighting the environmental risks of this pharmaceutical for freshwater ecosystems.
June 2024 in “Dermatopathology” In this case report, a 74-year-old woman initially diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia was later found to have secondary alopecia neoplastica due to morpheaform basal cell carcinoma of the scalp, illustrating the importance of recognizing subtle clinical features to prevent delayed treatment and potential local destruction.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews nutritional strategies for managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes, but it does not report new clinical findings.
February 2024 in “World journal of clinical cases” This case study reported a 24-year-old woman with a trichobezoar causing a bowel obstruction, which required surgical removal to prevent serious complications, leading to a full recovery after treatment.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” This literature review found that Long COVID is a complex condition involving multiple body systems, influenced by factors like pre-existing conditions and vaccination status, with differing manifestations and persistence, complicating diagnosis and treatment efforts.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review discusses the modern production methods, mechanisms of action, and various uses of platelet-rich plasma in medicine, highlighting promising applications but noting the need for more high-quality research.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that electronically-operated pneumatic injections for administering a peptide-hyaluronic acid combination were well tolerated and led to significant improvement in hair density and thickness for men with androgenic alopecia over six months, though the exact mechanism remains uncertain.
October 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that supplemented Erzhi Wan enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia and identified potential mechanisms through oxidative stress and signaling pathways.
August 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases” This study observed a variety of skin conditions related to COVID-19 and its vaccines in a Brazilian setting, classifying them into five categories, including peri-infectious reactions and vaccine-related adverse effects, to aid physicians managing similar cases.