May 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that nearly 40% of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patients who received Brentuximab Vedotin with AVD chemotherapy experienced persistent alopecia more than two years after treatment, leading to significant psychosocial consequences such as reduced self-confidence and emotional distress.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” This review highlights key considerations for developing effective herbal hair oils, focusing on carrier selection, bioactive extraction, and standardization, and suggests incorporating advanced delivery systems like nanoemulsions to improve global manufacturing practices.
May 2026 in “Microorganisms” This study found that individuals with seborrheic alopecia had significant disruptions in their scalp microbiome, marked by imbalances in certain bacteria and fungi, and that a 12-week herbal shampoo intervention helped restore microbial diversity and improve clinical symptoms.
This study detected insomnia risk signals associated with various medications, primarily nervous system drugs, using the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System data from 2004 to 2024.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this laboratory study, researchers observed that mouse vascular endothelial cells exhibit dynamic changes after exposure to ionizing radiation, including a transient endothelial subpopulation that facilitates vascular-epidermal communication and skin repair, with shifting roles in angiogenesis and immune surveillance over time.
March 2026 in “Science China Materials” SeV-Tp speeds up healing of drug-resistant infections by targeting wounds and killing bacteria with light activation.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” In mouse studies, this research found that combining ginsenoside Rg3 and glycyrrhizic acid with minoxidil improved treatment outcomes for androgen alopecia by addressing both symptoms and root causes, notably activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and promoting hair follicle cell proliferation.
December 2025 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a coamorphous form of tadalafil and finasteride, showing improved solubility and dissolution in vitro, with results successfully translated in vivo in rats. They reported reasonable stability, suggesting this form could serve as a therapeutic alternative to the current marketed combination.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers created a coamorphous system combining tadalafil and finasteride that demonstrated improved solubility, dissolution, and stability compared to their physical mixture, offering potential therapeutic advantages for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many women aged 40 to 65 in urban Bangalore have magnesium intake below recommended levels, with symptoms like hair loss and muscle cramps being widespread.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers assessed magnesium intake in women aged 40 to 65 across urban Bangalore, finding it below the Recommended Dietary Allowance and noting deficiencies associated with symptoms like hair loss and muscle cramps. Biochemical assessment was recommended to confirm these findings.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that Terminalia chebula fruit extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by activating specific signaling pathways and inhibiting 5α-reductase, showing effectiveness comparable to finasteride.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a 10-month-old ethnic minority infant from Xinjiang with acrodermatitis enteropathy improved clinically and biochemically after zinc supplementation, underscoring the importance of early genetic testing for SLC39A4 mutations and individualized zinc therapy in managing this disorder.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This case report describes a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy due to a SLC39A4 genetic mutation, showing clinical improvement in skin, hair, and zinc levels following zinc supplementation and highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this case study, a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy caused by an SLC39A4 gene mutation showed clinical improvement and increased zinc levels following zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and customized treatment in managing the disorder.
September 2025 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review article concluded that certain herbal remedies targeting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent hair loss in androgenetic alopecia by blocking dihydrotestosterone production, although standardizing the concentration of active herbal compounds remains a challenge.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that arginine vasotocin is evolutionarily conserved across diverse taxa and may play roles in neuroendocrine, immune, and stress signaling, with potential antimicrobial applications.
July 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” In this study, researchers developed a new SFL-3D system to produce extracellular vesicles from rejuvenated dermal papilla cell spheroids, which demonstrated significant antifibrotic effects in reducing hypertrophic scarring, highlighting their potential for precision-targeted scar management.
In this case report, a 63-year-old man with an abnormally enlarged bladder holding 15 liters of urine was asymptomatic, emphasizing that chronic urinary retention can occur without symptoms and requires timely intervention to avoid complications.
May 2025 in “Texas Digital Library (University of Texas)” In this study, researchers using Arabidopsis thaliana found that adenosine may inhibit root hair growth and stomatal opening, suggesting it plays a signaling role in plants similar to its function in animal cells, potentially revealing a new adenosine-like receptor pathway.
April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study explores how Astragaloside A from traditional Chinese medicine may combat lung adenocarcinoma by regulating key signaling molecules like STAT3 and AKT, using techniques such as network pharmacology and molecular docking to understand its mechanisms in cellular models.
April 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Discovery” In this study, ketoconazole-loaded transferosomes were developed and demonstrated improved hair growth compared to a commercially available ketoconazole product, with the formulation showing enhanced drug penetration and minimal skin irritation in vivo.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study established a Krt24-CreERT2 mouse line targeting outer bulge hair follicle stem cells, finding these cells crucial for hair follicle development and repair, particularly following ionizing radiation exposure.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study reported that silver nanoparticles biosynthesized from the Dracaena trifasciata plant showed strong antioxidant properties but no anti-inflammatory action in vitro, suggesting these findings may warrant further in vivo animal studies.
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.
February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The ZIP13 variant is linked to abnormal hair quality.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research” This research found that crude leaf extracts of Calotropis gigantea caused significant oxidative stress and cellular damage in freshwater fish Danio rerio over 30 days, highlighting the toxicological risks of this plant despite its medicinal properties.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
July 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle system with minoxidil nanoparticles effectively promotes hair regrowth with fewer side effects.
April 2024 in “International journal of innovative science and research technology” This article describes the use of natural ingredients like aloe vera juice and neem extract in scalp scrubs, highlighting their role in exfoliating the scalp, balancing sebum, and moisturizing the scalp.