March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” In this study, significant improvements in Androgenetic Alopecia were observed with both PRP and SVF therapies, with SVF showing greater effectiveness in increasing terminal and vellus hair counts.
January 2014 in “Hebei yixue” This study found that combining tamsulosin and finasteride significantly improved urinary symptoms and IPSS scores in elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia compared to finasteride alone, with good safety profiles.
January 2011 in “Hebei yixue” This study found that 0.1% concentrations of finasteride-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles showed high entrapment efficiency and homogeneity.
December 2025 in “Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH” This study found that Trichoscope can effectively reveal clinical features of alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, making it a useful tool for diagnosis and monitoring.
November 2025 in “Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH” This study from Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital reported that patients with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (38.7%) compared to the general population (12.9%), with a longer duration or severity of hair loss increasing their risk.
August 2025 in “Y HOC TP HO CHI MINH” In this study on Swiss albino mice, researchers reported that perilla leaf extract stimulated hair growth similarly to minoxidil, counteracting hair loss induced by testosterone injections.
October 2023 in “Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Engineering and Technology” This study established a protocol to isolate and culture dermal papilla cells from human hair follicles, suggesting alkaline phosphatase activity as a key marker to differentiate them from human fibroblasts.
January 2009 in “The Hastings Center Report” This review discusses the preventive use of finasteride for prostate cancer and highlights the unresolved safety concerns and potential over-diagnosis associated with its widespread recommendation.
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July 2020 in “Cell” This study found that sympathetic nerves and arrector pili muscles form a niche that modulates hair follicle stem cell activity, revealing their role in hair follicle regeneration.
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January 2023 in “Genes” This study identified genomic regions and genes associated with wool, live weight, body condition, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep, highlighting potential genetic factors influencing these characteristics.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” This study demonstrated that a strain of lactic acid bacteria from kimchi, identified as Pediococcus inopinatus, showed antibacterial activity against certain oral pathogens and effectively bleached stained artificial teeth and inhibited biofilm formation, offering potential for addressing teeth discoloration and halitosis.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormone treatment caused hair loss, finasteride helped regrowth.
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” This genome-wide association study identified 20 genetic signals at 15 risk loci related to severe acne, revealing new insights into its genetic predisposition, particularly affecting skin structure and maintenance.
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January 2016 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that seed oil of Caragana korshinskii demonstrated high antifungal efficacy against Trichophyton mentagrophytes in an in vivo guinea pig model of dermatophytosis.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, the researchers found that cholinergic signaling via M4 muscarinic receptors influences hair growth, with enhanced elongation observed upon activation with bethanechol, highlighting its potential role in hair biology using mouse models.
December 2025 in “Gastroenterology Insights” This study found that IBS is positively associated with psoriasis, rosacea, and urticaria, but inversely associated with acne and vitiligo.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” This Mendelian randomization study found that specific dietary patterns, such as consuming antioxidant-rich foods like melon and tea, may have protective effects against hair loss, while processed carbohydrates, alcohol, and certain dairy products could increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Bio-Pulsed avian mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles when applied topically, finding significant improvements in hair growth, skin rejuvenation, and regenerative microRNA presence among 60 human participants without adverse events.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study found that oral tofacitinib at a 5mg twice daily dosage was effective in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata, showing significant improvement in hair regrowth and a 27% reduction in SALT scores over six months, with minimal side effects among the 19 patients monitored.
This study found that treatment with ivermectin or fluralaner led to complete recovery in 12 of 15 reintroduced red foxes with sarcoptic mange in South Korea, highlighting the importance of ongoing treatment and monitoring.
January 2019 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” This article discusses the structure and function of sebaceous glands and their role in skin moisture but reports no new research findings.
In this study, biotin supplementation was found to significantly increase wool follicle viability and metabolic activity in vitro, with the highest effects observed at 0.5 mg L⁻¹ concentration.
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December 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study found that specific human hair keratins are differentially expressed in the hair follicle, suggesting a shared pathway of epithelial differentiation between hair cortex and nail plate cells.
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November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” This study found that EGCG from green tea may stimulate human hair growth by promoting the proliferation and anti-apoptotic activity in dermal papilla cells.
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” In this study, fibronectin coating on a low-adhesive substratum increased cell aggregation, growth, and motility, enhancing the formation of hair follicle dermal papilla spheroids.
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January 2019 in “Nature communications” This study found that Ldh activity in hair follicle stem cell-mediated squamous cell carcinoma is not necessary for tumorigenesis, as its modulation did not affect the cancer's development or characteristics.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In vitro skin models are improving but still need more innovation to fully replicate human skin.
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March 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair loss in postmenopausal women as often being multifactorial, reviewing various conditions affecting this group, but reports no new research findings.
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” This study found that azelaic acid entrapped in transethosomes exhibited enhanced antidermatophyte activity and improved treatment outcomes in guinea pig models of dermatophytosis compared to free azelaic acid.
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” This study found that a mutation causing Stormorken syndrome in mice led to skeletal abnormalities and unusual hair growth, showcasing the STIM1 R304W protein’s role in bone development and cell fate.