2 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses the historical concepts of hirsutism in Unani Medicine and evaluates herbal treatments, indicating these may influence underlying endocrine issues but current evidence remains insufficient.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This case report documents only the second known instance of congenital lymphadenoma, expanding the diagnostic possibilities for cutaneous lymphoepithelial tumors in children.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review discusses PRP therapy's history, mechanisms, and innovations in its use across various medical fields, but provides no new clinical results; the authors highlight challenges like standardization and regulatory issues.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found trichoscopy to be a reliable non-invasive method for diagnosing various forms of alopecia, aiding in clinical management and reducing the need for biopsies in a hospital-based setting with 90 patients, including those with uncertain diagnoses.
8 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the limitations of existing clinician-reported outcome measures for alopecia areata and emphasizes the need for a composite scoring system to better assess disease severity.
6 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found no significant correlation between androgenetic alopecia or other hyper-androgenic skin manifestations and the severity of COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized patients.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “JAMA Dermatology” This review evaluates the quality of alopecia areata-specific patient-reported outcome measures and suggests that more high-quality validation studies are needed to enhance their reliability and validity.
June 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review identified various outcome measure instruments for assessing androgenetic alopecia but found inconsistent application across clinical trials, underscoring the need for standardized assessment methods.
March 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with chronic, persistent alopecia areata experience significant psychosocial impairments unrelated to scalp hair loss, which influence their decision to start systemic therapy.
August 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This source presents an expert consensus framework for determining which Australian patients with alopecia areata should receive subsidized JAK inhibitor therapy, emphasizing the need for future research including patient perspectives to enhance criteria, ensure fair treatment access, and evaluate real-world outcomes.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose minoxidil helps hair grow longer and thicker in people with short anagen syndrome.
August 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that while both topical cetirizine and minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss, minoxidil was significantly more effective in increasing hair density.
June 2026 in “Romanian Journal of Medical Practice” This case report describes a 72-year-old woman with a steroid cell tumor of the ovary, highlighting the critical role of imaging, biochemical evaluation, and pathology in diagnosing and managing hormonally active ovarian tumors that cause virilization in postmenopausal women.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This case study examined a 72-year-old woman with unique hair shaft constrictions consistent with monilethrix, despite features atypical for this condition, ultimately reaching a diagnosis that led to successful improvement using oral minoxidil and reduced hair trauma.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review correlates modern biomedical and Unani medical perspectives on PCOS, suggesting that integrating both approaches might improve symptom management and quality of life for affected women, though it reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This review concluded that Unani medicine offers a promising holistic approach to managing androgenetic alopecia by focusing on humoral balance and follicular rejuvenation, but further scientific validation is needed for widespread clinical use.
March 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, patients with Alopecia Areata showed significant clinical improvement after intralesional steroid treatment, as trichoscopic features like black dots and exclamation mark hairs decreased, while short vellus and circle hairs increased, highlighting Trichoscopy's utility in monitoring treatment response.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review explores hirsutism in women with PCOS, analyzing its pathophysiology and management through both modern medicine and Unani perspectives, and suggests combining these approaches for more holistic care, while calling for future research to enhance treatment efficacy and safety.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study observed that among 120 patients recovering from COVID-19, severe diffuse hair loss typically began less than two months post-infection, with the majority of patients experiencing a severe degree of hair loss and positive hair pull tests, often alongside vitamin D deficiency.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, rice water was reviewed as a cosmetic ingredient, highlighting its safety, stability, and possible benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, as well as improvements in hair growth and skin hydration.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review highlights that while traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy come with significant side effects, plant-based medicines offer promising anticancer properties with fewer adverse effects, as endorsed by the World Health Organization.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract does not report a research study or scientific findings; it describes a promotional offer for a discount code "ARCHANA5" on MyUpchar, providing customers with a 60% discount on orders of Ayurvedic and wellness products.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides information about the MyUpchar Coupon Code "ARCHANA5," which offers a 60% discount on Ayurvedic medicines, supplements, and wellness products for all users with no minimum purchase required.
20 citations
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 14 citations
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found a significantly higher frequency of females with six or more fingerprint arches among those with alopecia areata compared to controls.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This article discusses the composition and benefits of multivitamin gummies, emphasizing their palatability and potential health effects, but reports no new clinical findings.