February 2026 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” This review highlights the use of droplet microfluidics in microgel fabrication, emphasizing its ability to control microgel properties and discussing applications in areas like drug delivery and tissue engineering, as well as addressing current challenges and future research directions.
March 2026 in “Cosmoderma” This clinical study found that using a cream or lotion as an additional treatment alongside standard care for atopic dermatitis significantly reduced symptoms and improved skin moisturization and barrier function within 28 days compared to standard care alone in participants with mild-to-moderate eczema.
January 2026 in “Cosmoderma” In this clinical case study, a 9-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a hereditary hair shaft disorder characterized by weak, beaded hair, with management focusing on minimizing hair trauma.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” This case study reports a 20-year-old male with lifelong hair loss and unresponsive skin-colored papules, without other systemic abnormalities or similar family medical history.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” This abstract describes a rare case of a young Kashmiri woman with neglected scarring alopecia due to favus, a type of tinea capitis more commonly observed in Kashmiri children.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” This study found that combining red light therapy with oral beta-carotene significantly improved photoaging treatment outcomes compared to red light therapy alone, with Group A showing a 56.12% reduction in photoaging scores over 12 weeks versus 44.78% in Group B.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp cooling therapy is costly and often not covered by insurance, limiting access for low-income patients.
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May 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses the differential diagnosis of low-renin hypertension and highlights recent genetic discoveries related to familial forms, but it presents no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro system to analyze human skin progenitor cells' ability to form hair peg-like structures, providing insights for engineering hair follicle organoids.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, full-thickness wounding on Lanyu pigs led to scar formation and disrupted cell markers, while partial-thickness wounding allowed limited regeneration of rete ridges and papillary dermis.
This case study reports a rare instance of both alopecia areata and fixed drug eruption occurring in the same area on a 40-year-old man's beard, triggered by oral paracetamol, highlighting potential shared pathogenic pathways and the isotopic phenomenon.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This study reviewed evidence suggesting that systemic corticosteroids, particularly in pulse regimens like dexamethasone and betamethasone oral mini-pulse, effectively slow vitiligo progression and support repigmentation, while offering a favorable safety profile compared to continuous therapy.
November 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This article examines the rapid growth of the cosmetic dermatology industry and its role in promoting unrealistic beauty standards, highlighting the negative effects on self-esteem and well-being, and calls for a cultural shift towards valuing diversity and individuality over artificial beauty.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This case study suggests a potential connection between insulin resistance-induced diabetes and the development of migraine symptoms in a patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and a multifaceted treatment approach.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences” In this case report, a 28-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia showed improved hair density and shaft thickness after four monthly sessions of autologous growth factor concentrate injections, with no adverse effects and high patient satisfaction, suggesting the treatment’s promise as a safe and effective option.
August 2024 in “Cosmoderma” 3D-printed hair follicles could revolutionize hair loss treatments by providing unlimited hair grafts.
Mirror-image twins can have alopecia areata on opposite sides of their heads.
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July 1998 in “Urology” This study found that liarozole is more effective than cyproterone acetate for improving PSA response and survival in metastatic prostate cancer after first-line endocrine therapy, while maintaining quality of life.
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September 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This research highlights the potential of using bioactive silk-based nanofiber dressings to improve the healing of diabetic wounds, suggesting that further studies are needed to refine these formulations and confirm their effectiveness in larger clinical trials.
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August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles in bone regeneration and their potential as therapeutics, highlighting challenges like standardization and safety for clinical application, but it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” This review discusses the applications and advantages of LED-based photobiomodulation therapy for dermatological and cosmetic purposes but highlights existing challenges and health concerns while exploring future perspectives.
In this study, baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was associated with predicting early trichoscopic response in patients undergoing PRP-based treatment for non-scarring alopecia.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” This study identified genetic variants in the Trichohyalin gene that account for approximately 6% of the variance in hair morphology among Australians of European descent.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrates that dermal white adipose tissue regulates human hair growth and pigmentation through hepatocyte growth factor secretion, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for hair-related disorders.
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November 2020 in “Cell Reports Medicine” Developing human skin has immune cells with memory-like features.
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February 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights the potential of cell-free therapies, particularly cell extracts, in addressing radiation-induced salivary gland damage from head and neck cancer treatment, emphasizing their practicality and safety compared to traditional therapies despite incomplete understanding of their bioactive components.
Hair restoration is advancing with new treatments and needs collaboration across fields for effective, evidence-based care.