April 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, a holistic hair treatment regimen significantly increased hair density in men with stages 2-4 male androgenetic alopecia, showing a more effective outcome than minoxidil over six months, and offering an alternative to traditional treatments.
March 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” In this case report, a 25-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth and symptom relief following individualized homeopathic treatment with Bacillinum, though the researchers emphasized that more studies are needed to confirm these results and their general applicability.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” In this study, researchers developed a novel dry shampoo powder using traditional Indian botanicals and found that it demonstrated effective cleansing properties, favorable physicochemical characteristics, and no adverse effects in animal safety evaluations, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
January 2025 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” In this study, tofacitinib showed promising efficacy and safety for biologic-naïve elderly patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, achieving steroid-free remission and clinical response over 52 weeks.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study developed an herbal shampoo with Emblica officinalis (amla) and Eclipta alba (bhringraj), known from Ayurvedic medicine, which showed effective cleansing ability and improved hair texture and manageability, suggesting it is a promising chemical-free option for hair care.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This study found that the combination of platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil and finasteride was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia than the conventional minoxidil and finasteride therapy alone.
May 2024 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” This case report describes a rare side effect of finasteride in a young male being treated for androgenic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Journal of Cytology” In this case study, researchers describe a rare instance of pilomatricoma with ossification in a 32-year-old woman, highlighting specific histopathological features and the role of bone morphogenic proteins and macrophages in its development.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, alcohol-free minoxidil 5% demonstrated effectiveness in improving hair growth parameters and demonstrated a good safety profile and high patient acceptance among Indian men with androgenetic alopecia over 180 days, without any reported adverse events.
January 2024 in “Lecture notes in networks and systems” In this study, a system was developed utilizing advanced image processing to analyze hair and scalp conditions, aiding professionals in diagnosing diseases like alopecia and monitoring treatment by extracting and comparing key parameters from microscopic images.
This study found that applying transfer learning with CNN architectures like AlexNet, VGG16, and ResNet50 achieved 99% accuracy in classifying multiclass hair disorders, suggesting a potential technological aid for dermatologists in diagnosing and treating hair conditions.
December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study from S.C.B. Medical College explored the clinico-etiological and histopathological patterns of erythroderma, observing psoriasis as the most common cause, followed by idiopathic cases and atopic or drug-induced dermatitis, highlighting the need for careful management and awareness of alternative medicine use.
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.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Hispanic/Latino patients in the USA were diagnosed with melanoma at younger ages and at more advanced stages than non-Hispanic/Latino Whites, which contributed to lower melanoma-specific survival rates among Hispanics/Latinos.
June 2023 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This study found that a herbal hair oil with 7.5% concentration of amla, hibiscus, bhringraj, and methi showed potent hair growth activity comparable to 2% minoxidil solution.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” This study found that Helianthus annuus oil promoted hair growth in a testosterone-induced alopecia mouse model, with higher hair density observed compared to untreated mice, though it was less effective than the standard minoxidil treatment.
May 2023 in “Animal Reproduction Update” This article reviews the use of hair cortisol concentration as a biomarker to assess long-term stress in both animals and humans, but it reports no new experimental results.
This study found that neutrophil-rich hair follicle inflammation caused by a monoclonal antibody targeting murine EGFR in mice involved TNFα and interleukin-1, suggesting these cytokines play a role in EGFR antibody-induced rashes in cancer patients.
This study in mice found that a monoclonal antibody targeting EGFR resulted in skin inflammation mediated by TNFα, suggesting potential pathways for addressing EGFR antibody-induced skin rash in cancer patients.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that patients with COVID-19 infection lasting longer than two weeks experienced more severe post-infection hair loss, with women and older individuals particularly affected.
September 2022 in “PubMed” In this observational study, researchers reported beneficial results in treating an 18-year-old female with PCOS using individualized homeopathy and lifestyle modifications over one year, suggesting this approach as a complementary treatment option.
January 2022 in “Dubai diabetes and endocrinology journal/Dubai diabetes & endocrinology journal” This case report describes a 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome requiring a multidisciplinary approach, including lifestyle changes and hormonal treatments, to manage symptoms and prevent systemic effects.
June 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®) significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health in the Indian population, with no reported side effects.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study emphasizes that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is an underrecognized condition, and increased awareness and diagnosis can improve patient outcomes by preventing further scalp damage.
June 2019 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study found that laparoscopic ovarian drilling effectively decreased LH and testosterone levels, aiding fertility in PCOS patients nonresponsive to certain medications, without negatively impacting ovarian reserve.
January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This article describes mesotherapy, a technique involving small doses of compounds injected into the skin for cosmetic uses like aging skin and fat reduction, and provides no new clinical results.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” This study found that Stat3 influences the differentiation and migration of keratinocytes, potentially impacting epithelial carcinogenesis, by examining Stat3 activation or deletion effects in mouse models.
January 2012 in “DigtalCommons @ Texas Medical Center Library (Texas Medical Center)” This study found that Stat3 deletion in certain skin cells led to increased differentiation and altered stem cell behavior, suggesting its significant role in skin tumor development and keratinocyte migration.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This article explores the role of ethno-medicinal plants in hair growth and loss treatments but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting Ayurveda's long-standing use in addressing hair-related issues.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” In this study, Stat3 activation in transgenic mice led to a decrease in stem cells in the hair follicle bulge, suggesting its crucial role in epidermal growth and stem cell maintenance.