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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study found that 675 nm laser treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, resulting in significant increases in hair count, density, and thickness after 14 sessions, enhancing the anagen phase and other hair-related parameters.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” In this case study, an 11-year-old girl with severe alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth and unexpected white-to-black hair repigmentation after switching from baricitinib to ritlecitinib, suggesting that prolonged Janus kinase inhibition may aid both hair and pigment restoration in severe pediatric cases.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that the efflux of calcium in root hairs of Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly through the ER-localized ACA2 and ACA7, is crucial for modulating cytoplasmic calcium signals and enabling proper root hair growth, with disruptions leading to impaired elongation.
July 2026 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers found that EqualsTwo Oil Free Hair Oil significantly reduced hair fall by up to 73.8% and improved hair strength, scalp condition, and growth cycle parameters in pregnant and lactating women over a 30-day period, without adverse effects.
July 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” In this study, oral administration of strawberry guava extract promoted hair growth in both mice and humans, with active components like adenosine, fructose, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, and pedunculagin contributing by enhancing skin blood flow and activating dermal papilla cells.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a liposomal-encapsulated Sesbania grandiflora formulation significantly improved hair and scalp health in adults with hair loss over 180 days, showing enhanced hair density, thickness, growth rate, and tensile strength compared to placebo, with no related adverse events reported.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of lactylation, a novel post-translational modification, in skin diseases, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target by linking metabolism, epigenetic regulation, and inflammatory processes.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
June 2026 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi” This study observed that biodegradable PVA/agar films with incorporated Achillea millefolium L. essential oil, especially at 1% (v/v), demonstrated good mechanical performance and selective antibacterial activity against E. coli, suggesting their potential as wound dressings.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report from Dr Batra's® Homeopathy Clinic describes a 51-year-old male with chronic facial melasma, where individualized homeopathic treatment and integrative skin therapies led to sustained improvement in pigmentation, complexion, and skin texture over time.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This review outlines the major forms of alopecia, detailing their clinical presentation and management while linking these insights to recent research advancements in understanding their causes, aiming to enhance therapeutic development for hair loss.
May 2026 in “Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences” This study found that certain trichoscopic features, including hair diameter diversity patterns, helped differentiate female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium in women, suggesting their potential use in clinical diagnosis.
May 2026 in “Iconic Research and Engineering Journals” This review concluded that polyherbal hair oils, using key medicinal plants, may offer a validated and sustainable alternative to synthetic cosmetics for hair and scalp health, with potential for industrial standardization and clinical use.
May 2026 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This review explores the Charaka samhita's concept of Ashtanindita purusha, identifying eight physical constitutions traditionally regarded as undesirable due to their association with various diseases, and aims to correlate these with contemporary genetic, endocrinological, and metabolic disorders.
This study conducted at a Moroccan tertiary dermatology center describes the characteristics of pediatric lichen, highlighting that dermoscopy can improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying distinct patterns across clinical variants, with lichen sclerosus being the most frequent subtype among the children studied.
April 2026 in “Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology” In this case report, the rapid clinical improvement of a 2-month-old rescued kitten with severe malnutrition-related ascites after nutritional intervention highlights the importance of nutritional assessment in diagnosing ascites in young felines.
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.
April 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes the various skin manifestations linked to COVID-19 infection, vaccination, and personal protective equipment, highlighting their clinical importance and discussing psychological stress and social isolation as additional dermatologic factors.
March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This narrative review provides an overview of the persistent dermatological side effects experienced by cancer survivors due to treatments, highlighting their impact on quality of life and the need for structured dermatological care during survivorship.
March 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” In this case-control study, researchers observed that women with female pattern hair loss exhibited significantly lower serum IGF-1 levels than controls, while IGFBP-3 levels showed no significant difference, suggesting a potential role for IGF-1 in the condition.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study concluded that dermatologists are integral to the care of cancer survivors by shifting focus from symptomatic skin treatment to preventive and rehabilitative strategies that enhance long-term skin health and quality of life post-oncology therapy.
In this expert consensus, the authors aimed to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating uncommon dermatophytoses due to their distinct characteristics and lack of standardized protocols, by providing scientific guidance on their epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reported that trichoscopy can identify specific hair shaft abnormalities linked to increased serological activity, highlighting its use as a valuable non-invasive diagnostic tool in pediatric dermatology for neonates with ECS.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This narrative review examines advancements in regenerative aesthetic medicine, focusing on injectable modalities like PRP, polynucleotides, and exosomes, but highlights the need for more robust evidence and standardization in clinical applications.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses strategies to identify, prevent, and manage complications in FUE and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review reports that topical minoxidil remains the primary treatment for androgenetic alopecia, while oral and sublingual forms offer alternative options, each with varying efficacy and side effects.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This case study details a 44-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus who developed hypereosinophilic asthma and was initially treated as ANCA-negative eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Her condition, eventually classified as HASM, underscores the need for evaluating EGPA-spectrum disorders in similar scenarios.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests a possible bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and hair loss, indicating that addressing sleep disturbances might improve hair loss management and patient well-being.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.