This study reviews the pharmacological potential of Bacopa monniera, highlighting its extensive therapeutic effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and memory enhancement properties, which are primarily attributed to its diverse bioactive compounds.
December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologist visits offer safer and more ethical treatment for hair loss than direct-to-consumer platforms.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is not effective for treating male hair loss.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Medicine” In this study, researchers explored the link between COVID-19 and hair loss, finding that the virus can cause hair shedding in up to 20% of patients, potentially due to multiple factors including inflammation and psychological stress.
August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this retrospective study, researchers described the dermoscopic features of dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans in 30 patients, finding that follicular-based pustules and other specific features were predominant, with male patients being more affected and primarily involving the lower extremities.
July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral retinoids like isotretinoin and acitretin can cause significant hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” In this review, the authors explored current and novel treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting both FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and various non-pharmacologic and surgical methods, including hair transplantation and scalp micro-pigmentation.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The correction fixes an image mistake in the original publication, but the findings on the hair treatment's effectiveness are unchanged.
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 44.7% of individuals with alopecia in a European general population sample did not consult a healthcare professional, with perspectives on alopecia's impact varying across types.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” This case study reports that combining surgery and photodynamic therapy effectively treated a 19-year-old male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, proving especially beneficial for patients unresponsive to traditional treatments.
December 2023 in “Plants” The researchers investigated the phytochemical content and pharmacological properties of Fissistigma oldhamii and found multiple compounds, primarily in roots and stems, that may contribute to the plant's traditional anti-inflammatory uses in China, including potential antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial effects.
November 2023 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie, FMC” In this study, researchers found that among adults with severe alopecia, continued treatment with baricitinib for 104 weeks maintained hair regrowth effectively in those who responded at 52 weeks, with improved outcomes noted in some initially non-responders receiving 4 mg.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This report describes three cases of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli showing significant improvement in facial telangiectasia following treatment with a 595-nm pulsed dye laser, with minimal recurrence observed during follow-up.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article provides an in-depth exploration of both natural and synthetic treatments for alopecia, examining their mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and current research, while noting that synthetic therapies can have potential adverse effects.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” In this thesis, the authors concluded that various lifestyle factors such as poor dietary habits, stress, and inadequate hair care habits contribute significantly to hair fall, or Khalitya, highlighting the role of lifestyle changes in mitigating hair loss.
This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review discusses the characteristics, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of managing expectations due to the variability in therapeutic outcomes.
October 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article highlights key considerations for hair restoration surgery, noting that surgeons must account for differences in esthetic ideals, hair characteristics, and healing properties across different ethnic groups to achieve optimal outcomes.
August 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of dermatoses linked to B-complex vitamin deficiencies, including biotin, but does not address risks from over-supplementation.
This study found that the nutraceutical product DERM decreased the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 in mesenchymal stem cells under in vitro conditions.
October 2021 in “Turkderm” This study found that women with post-adolescent acne experience marked menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovaries, androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, and metabolic syndrome, but insulin resistance and dyslipidemia may not significantly contribute to their acne's pathogenesis.
December 2020 in “Daehanhanuihakoeji” This study found that Rumex japonicas Houttuyn ethanol extract may promote hair growth and protect against oxidative stress-induced hair damage in mice and HaCaT cells.
In this study, researchers found that cosmetic formulations containing guaraná extract effectively controlled oiliness in oily skin and hair by reducing sebaceous gland activity and lipid content without compromising skin barrier function, making them promising for managing excessive sebum production.
December 2019 in “Thèses en ligne de l'Université Toulouse III (Université Toulouse III)” This study found that the expression of the protein SOX2 is associated with the potential for beige adipocyte formation and adipocyte plasticity in both human and mouse models.
May 2015 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, the stability properties of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) were characterized, revealing how factors like pressure and water sensitivity influence their intrinsic stability and potential degradation.
January 2015 in “Dépôt Institutionnel de lUniversité de Tlemcen” This study suggests that the oil extracted from Citrullus colocynthis seeds may be suitable for edible use and exhibits antimicrobial properties against several bacterial and fungal strains.
October 2014 in “Transfusion Clinique et Biologique” This review discusses symptoms and syndromes associated with iron deficiency, with or without anemia, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the potential influence of intestinal factors on iron absorption.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This review provides an update on sex hormone-associated dermatoses in dogs, detailing known conditions like feminization syndrome and exploring less understood issues such as alopecia X, without presenting new clinical findings.
This study observed that the extract of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma promoted hair growth in C57BL/6J mice by enhancing local perfusion and inhibiting platelet aggregation.