May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study found that individualized homeopathic medicine can significantly improve outcomes in patients with alopecia areata, including complete hair regrowth and reduced SALT scores within 5 to 12 months, without relapse, and shows promise for alopecia universalis through targeted miasmatic and constitutional remedies.
September 2022 in “PubMed” In this observational study, researchers reported beneficial results in treating an 18-year-old female with PCOS using individualized homeopathy and lifestyle modifications over one year, suggesting this approach as a complementary treatment option.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study identifies iRhom2 as a crucial regulator of hair follicle differentiation, showing that the iRhom2Uncv mutation leads to dysplasia and reduced TACE maturation, resulting in a hairless phenotype in mice.
September 2023 in “Journal of Fluid Mechanics” This study developed a model using homogenization-based framework to quantify solvent and solute flow across Janus membranes, aiming to better understand interface phenomena like osmosis and phoresis by examining micro- and macro-scale behaviors.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study suggests that homoeopathy may be effective for treating alopecia areata, as demonstrated by a boy's improvement over 7 months with individualized treatment.
October 2022 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” This report describes a single case in which homeopathic treatment improved the quality of life for a patient with androgenic alopecia, but it provides no broader clinical findings.
January 2023 in “BOĞAZİÇİ TIP DERGİSİ” This study found that female adolescents with pilonidal sinus disease had significantly higher insulin levels and HOMA-IR scores, suggesting hyperinsulinemia may be a risk factor for the condition.
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports a homozygous missense mutation in the LIPH gene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient.
This study found that despite some differences, homoeopaths and izinyanga in KwaZulu-Natal share similar views on managing acne vulgaris, both considering it a symptom of deeper issues.
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December 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Type I and Type II keratin chains can form heterodimers despite sequence differences.
March 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” In this case report, a 25-year-old male with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth and symptom relief following individualized homeopathic treatment with Bacillinum, though the researchers emphasized that more studies are needed to confirm these results and their general applicability.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” This study identified two novel point mutations in the hHb6 gene associated with monilethrix, suggesting these mutations could serve as diagnostic markers for this genetic hair disorder.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case study reports that individualised homoeopathic treatment with Calcarea carbonica led to noticeable improvement in acne vulgaris for a 27-year-old woman over six months, after conventional treatments failed to produce significant results.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” This study identified a specific LIPH gene mutation (736T>A) as common in Japanese patients with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, potentially indicating its role in the condition's manifestation within this population.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this case report, a young female with alopecia areata showed marked hair regrowth after treatment with an individualized homoeopathic remedy, suggesting potential benefits of homoeopathy for this condition.
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April 2008 in “PubMed” This study identified the c.1204G to A (p.E402K) mutation in the hHB6 gene as a cause of monilethrix in a Chinese family, highlighting the gene's role in the condition.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this study, individualized homoeopathic treatment with Natrum muriaticum resulted in a significant improvement in a 16-year-old girl with alopecia areata, showcasing a notable outcome at the Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College in Trivandrum.
January 2000 in “Zhongguo yixue wulixue zazhi” This study observed that human hair keratin showed distinct morphological features depending on the dissolution speed, which could have potential applications in clinical settings for developing self-tendons.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This study describes a Japanese family with monilethrix and found no clear genotype/phenotype correlation in cases with the E413K mutation in hHb6.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with alopecia areata who experienced hair restoration following homeopathic treatment aimed at balancing her immune system over a 6-month follow-up.
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March 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed that some patients with homozygous c.736T>A mutation in LIPH may have mild hypotrichosis with long hairs in adulthood.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This case report described a 26-year-old female with alopecia areata experiencing patchy hair loss, who showed improvement over five months with an individualized homeopathic treatment.
July 2026 in “Journal of Homeopathy Studies” This study observed greater clinical improvement in patients with alopecia areata who received individualized homoeopathic constitutional treatment compared to those who received Acid Phos, but further research with objective measures is needed to confirm these findings.
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October 1989 in “Genomics” Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
June 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The researchers reported that basement membrane heterogeneity, especially laminin α5 composition, plays a critical role in distinct inter-tissue interactions and hair cycle regulation in mouse hair follicles.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” This article discusses homeopathic treatments for alopecia areata, asserting their effectiveness in promoting hair growth, but reports no new clinical findings.