January 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” This study found that a topical 1.0% sildenafil citrate solution significantly increased vellus and terminal hairs in women with female pattern hair loss without affecting hair thickness, suggesting it may be a promising treatment option.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This systematic review found that combining fractional photothermolysis with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair diameter compared to minoxidil alone in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
This study found that stem cells from semi-solid bone marrow improved healing in diabetic incision wounds by enhancing epidermal thickness and blood vessel growth.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” This study found that chromosomal microarray analysis identified copy number variations in 12% of patients with dysmorphic features and congenital anomalies, demonstrating its potential as a diagnostic tool, especially for rare CNVs and immune deficiency linked to the deletion of CTLA4.
November 2024 in “Aging Cell” In this study, researchers found that treating senescent human dermal papilla cells with dasatinib and quercetin improved their ability to regenerate hair follicles by depleting senescent cells and enhancing inductive potency, suggesting potential clinical applications for senolytic treatments in cell-based hair restoration therapies.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” This meta-analysis found that while both Dienogest and GnRH analogues effectively managed endometriosis-related pain, Dienogest reduced recurrence rates and hot flushes but increased irregular bleeding, making it a safer option due to fewer side effects.
July 2024 in “Advancements in Life Sciences” This study, conducted in Basrah, Iraq, found that fungal infections were the most common cause of skin diseases in cats, followed by bacterial infections, parasitic infections, and alopecia.
July 2024 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This study reviews advancements in the use of biodegradable polymers for wound healing, highlighting various polymer formulations and the observed enhancement of processes like cell proliferation and wound healing in both in-vitro and in-vivo experiments.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study discusses that many patients experience temporary hair loss after bariatric surgery, potentially due to rapid weight loss, surgery stress, and nutritional deficiencies, including shortages of iron, zinc, and other nutrients crucial for hair health.
May 2024 in “European urology focus” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors found no statistically significant association between the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors and the risk of depression or suicide among over two million studied patients.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study at Al-Azhar University Hospitals found that combining a fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with topical 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is more effective and safe for treating vitiligo than using either treatment alone, offering a new therapeutic option for patients.
March 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review outlines the principles of regenerative medicine as applied to cosmetic dermatology, highlighting the need for more data and in vivo trials to standardize methods in this emerging field, while also suggesting future research directions.
In this nonrandomized controlled study, topical betamethasone dipropionate lotion was found to be significantly more effective for hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to topical minoxidil solution, with 74% showing efficacy versus 42%, respectively.
March 2024 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that generating pluripotent stem cell-derived skin organoids in a 3D bioprinted hydrogel device improved keratinocyte differentiation and hair follicle formation while reducing necrosis.
March 2024 in “SVU- International Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation was effective in reducing symptoms of feline hyperesthesia syndrome, with most cats showing clinical remission or improvement and no observed side effects.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” This study measured the amounts of thiamine and riboflavin in Bogura's Geographical Indication branded yogurt and whey, finding them rich in these vitamins, which are beneficial for health.
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” In this study, the researchers developed and optimized a bilayer tablet containing Tamsulosin and Finasteride, achieving sustained and immediate drug release with favorable release kinetics, including first-order and anomalous diffusion mechanisms, through in vitro testing.
This study found that a cream containing 20% broad bean extract may reduce axillary hair growth, but only some outcomes were statistically significant compared to placebo.
November 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study reported that a novel cationic liposome formulation for delivering encapsulated Cas9 protein and sgRNA successfully decreased SRD5α2 mRNA expression by 29.7% in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative treatment option for conditions like prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia without current drug side effects.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This double-blinded randomized clinical trial found that combining topical vitamin D analog (calcipotriol) and intra-lesion PRP led to a greater reduction in hair loss severity in alopecia areata patients compared to either treatment alone, with significant improvements observed across all groups.
October 2023 in “Clinical case reports” This case study reports the first Palestinian case of an ovarian steroid cell tumor with virilization in a young female, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and varied chemotherapeutic responses.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” This study formulated and evaluated the physical stability of hair tonic preparations using lime extract (Citrus aurantifolia) at varying concentrations. The researchers found that the tonics exhibited good physical stability, as indicated by meeting Indonesian National Standards, even after undergoing temperature cycling tests.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that women with Female Pattern Hair Loss had lower serum BDNF levels, which correlated with higher stress and depression, suggesting BDNF as a potential marker for psychological impacts in these patients.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers isolated gram-positive bacteria from acne lesions in 50 patients, finding that Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, and Leuconostoc mesenteroides were present at varying frequencies, indicating multimicrobial causes for acne vulgaris.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the transformative potential and challenges of using AI in cosmetic dermatology, highlighting how AI is enhancing diagnostics, treatment personalization, and patient satisfaction while addressing issues such as data quality and ethical concerns in order to ensure responsible and ethical implementation.
June 2023 in “Medeniyet medical journal” This study found that while the macular, retinal nerve fiber layer, and retinal layers' thickness were similar between alopecia areata patients and controls, the choroidal thickness was significantly thicker in the alopecia areata group, suggesting potential inflammation-related changes.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a 35-year-old patient with beta thalassemia experienced thyroid dysfunction following repeated blood transfusions, highlighting that such disorders are common among transfused thalassemia patients.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case study of a young Palestinian woman illustrates the diagnostic and treatment challenges of ovarian steroid cell tumors, highlighting the importance of detailed examination when hormonal therapy fails.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report highlights a Palestinian woman with a rare ovarian steroid cell tumor, underscoring the diagnostic challenges and potential for disease progression despite treatment attempts with various chemotherapy regimens.
April 2023 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” This case report describes common thyroid disorders in a β-thalassemia patient with frequent blood transfusions, emphasizing the need for monitoring thyroid function in such patients.