32 citations
,
January 2010 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the combination of laser hair removal and topical eflornithine for managing resistant hirsutism, providing guidance based on existing clinical data, but reports no new results.
19 citations
,
June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
14 citations
,
October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
12 citations
,
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
4 citations
,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study analyzing FDA data, researchers found that tralokinumab was associated with higher reports of conjunctivitis and keratitis compared to dupilumab, while dupilumab had more frequent injection site reactions, highlighting potential risks for clinical monitoring in atopic dermatitis treatments.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib for treating severe alopecia areata in five patients, finding that three responded favorably with mild side effects, supporting its potential use based on existing research.
October 2025 in “Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century” This review discusses the effectiveness and mechanisms of combined oral contraceptives in treating acne vulgaris but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their antiandrogenic effects for managing acne and related endocrine disorders.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” In this analysis, Professor Ma Shuanquan attributes androgenetic alopecia to liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunctions and describes a treatment approach using Chinese medicines focused on these organs, suggesting individualization and noting significant therapeutic effects.
March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana” This case report described a facial hairline tumor initially diagnosed as a sebaceous cyst but ultimately confirmed as a rare Proliferating Pilar Tumor with focal malignancies upon histopathological examination.
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that diode and alexandrite laser hair removal systems did not significantly impact thyroid hormone concentrations, hemoglobin, or bilirubin levels in women undergoing facial hair treatment.
Botulinum toxin-A injections in the scalp can reduce hair loss and promote new hair growth in men with certain types of baldness.
53 citations
,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that Google Trends data on search terms like "eyelid plastic surgery," "facelift," and "rhinoplasty surgery" significantly correlated with actual US surgery volumes, highlighting its potential use for plastic surgeons in marketing and advertising decisions.
November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that intense pulse light and diode laser treatments were similarly effective and tolerable for reducing unwanted facial hair in female patients with hirsutism, with no significant differences in hair reduction, adverse effects, or patient satisfaction between the two methods.
This trial explores whether spironolactone is more effective than cyclines for treating moderate acne in adult women, providing a potential alternative amidst concerns over antibiotic resistance.
24 citations
,
November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that homologous PRP (h-PRP) significantly increased hair density more than both nonactivated (n-PRP) and activated (a-PRP) autologous PRP in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting h-PRP as a potentially more effective treatment option for hair loss.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This article discusses topical keratolytic therapy for keratosis pilaris, highlighting potential benefits while noting limitations in the current evidence base, and reports no clinical results.
7 citations
,
February 2016 in “TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]” This study reports that the homeopathic drugs Lycopodium clavatum and Calcarea carbonica showed significant ameliorative effects on polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, with some differences in individual symptom response.
25 citations
,
May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, intradermal injections of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia at 2 and 3 months after initial treatment.
28 citations
,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
13 citations
,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the potential effectiveness of cell therapy for hair loss, highlighting promising early findings but emphasizing that more research is needed to explore specific therapies like autologous fat grafting and mesenchymal stem cells.
4 citations
,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
,
June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma is a low-risk treatment for androgenic alopecia with good patient satisfaction and positive objective outcomes, but further research is needed to refine methods and standardize outcome measurements.
11 citations
,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the history and challenges of hair follicle regeneration using follicular fragments and dissociated cells, without presenting new clinical results.
2 citations
,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses unique anatomical features and management strategies for crown alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on surgical techniques for natural-looking results and optimal density.
March 2024 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān/Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān./Zahedan journal of researches in medical sciences” This case study describes the successful treatment of facial pigmentation using microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma, suggesting high effectiveness with minimal side effects in this application.
125 citations
,
February 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that adding topical eflornithine to laser hair removal significantly improved the reduction of unwanted facial hair in women over a 6-month period, compared to laser treatment alone.
5 citations
,
January 2020 in “Annals of maxillofacial surgery” This study provides preliminary evidence that combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and concentrated growth factor therapy may significantly boost hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
,
May 2011 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This article reviews the causes and treatments of fine rhytids, highlighting the potential effectiveness of laser rejuvenation therapies but presents no new clinical results.
1 citations
,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the evolution and advancements in hair restoration techniques over the past 20 years, emphasizing the shift from "plug" methods to natural-looking follicular unit grafts, but reports no new experimental results.