April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified the dermal sheath as a key component of the hair follicle niche, essential for outer root sheath regression during the hair cycle, highlighting its importance in hair follicle support and regulation.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study suggests that FGF18 may enhance radioresistance in telogen hair follicles by inducing cell cycle arrest, potentially serving as a radioprotector against radiation-induced hair follicle damage.
This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, three patients with extensive alopecia areata receiving ustekinumab treatment showed significant hair regrowth and decreased inflammation over 20 weeks, suggesting potential targeted treatment for this condition.
This study found that CYP21A2 gene mutations are the most common cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, while CYP11B1 mutations are rare and may partially impair enzyme activity.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article contains no research findings; it reports on an online discussion about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and opinions shared during a conference.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study presents an algorithm that may help physicians diagnose female hair loss by synthesizing patient history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic tests.
March 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride can help treat men's hair loss but may have side effects.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” This study suggests that 4-META resin may be more effective than cyanoacrylate for promoting wound healing in rats, as the wounds were covered by epithelial tissue faster with 4-META resin.
January 2015 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” This study found no significant difference in anagen rate improvement between the CYP-based dietary supplement and placebo in women over 60 with telogen effluvium, possibly due to variable patient inclusion related to hair growth seasonality.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This issue contains notes by Dr. Bradley Wolf and mentions comments by Dr. Jerry Cooley, but it presents no new research findings.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” This study found that Th22 cells and their cytokine IL-22 may play an important role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus and could serve as bioindicators for monitoring disease severity.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author's experience with prescribing generic finasteride for hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights that hair restoration surgeons are generally comfortable performing scalp biopsies or excisions due to their routine work on the highly vascular scalp; however, it presents no new research findings.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that non-daily use of Dutasteride may be more cost-effective and associated with lower cancer incidence than daily use for patients seeking treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms.
March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article addresses recent negative publicity around finasteride for hair loss and notes an increase in patients choosing topical alternatives, without presenting new research findings.
January 2013 in “International journal of contemporary surgery” This study found that combining cyproterone acetate with topical eflornithine was a safe and effective treatment for facial hirsutism in women.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius extract significantly increased the length of cultured hair follicles and may be a promising topical agent for hair growth promotion with high skin permeation.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses differences in hair loss among monozygotic female twins despite identical genetics and reports no new clinical findings.
This study found that neurotrophins produced by balding dermal papilla cells inhibited both their proliferation and hair follicle growth in vitro, suggesting a potential role in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the potential of green tea to treat iron overload by reducing iron absorption, based on a clinical case from the author's practice, and reports no new findings.
January 2011 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses reports from patients of reduced body hair in certain areas following oral finasteride use; it reports no new clinical results.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” This study found that altering CDK4 expression in mice affects the population of keratinocyte stem cells, suggesting a correlation with susceptibility to skin papillomas.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This review discusses the paradoxical effects of valproic acid on hair, noting that it can both cause alopecia and stimulate hair growth, but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2010 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Rosemary oil may promote hair growth by enhancing enzyme activities and IGF-1 expression.
January 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study concluded that monthly pulse IV cyclophosphamide is effective for severe lupus nephritis in Indian patients, achieving complete or partial remission in 68.9% of cases, though longer follow-up is needed.
January 2010 in “Chinese Medical Journal of Metallurgical Industry” This study found that leflunomide combined with prednisone showed good efficacy and tolerance in treating lupus nephritis where cyclophosphamide was ineffective or intolerable.
January 2010 in “대한한의학회지” In this study, Yikgeebohyul-tang promoted faster hair regrowth in C57BL6 mice, potentially linked to changes in cytokine levels and epidermal growth factor expression.
December 2009 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” The authors diagnosed a 5-year-old Pekinese dog with keratoacanthoma with granulomatous inflammation, and the mass did not recur 5 months after surgical removal.