This study highlights that azelaic acid, initially recognized for skin hypopigmentation, shows potential in treating various skin conditions due to its complex mechanisms, even though these are not yet fully understood, indicating a need for further research.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This source reviews recent data on topical minoxidil, evaluating its pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical effectiveness, and side effects in treating hair loss, although its precise mode of action remains unclear.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review highlights that while pharmacotherapy, including biological agents, provides varying but often partial control of hidradenitis suppurativa depending on disease severity, significant challenges and high relapse rates persist, necessitating further research for more effective treatments.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review reports that the human amniotic membrane has promising regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, suggesting its potential for innovative clinical applications in dermatology, such as wound healing and psoriasis treatment, as well as aesthetic uses like skin rejuvenation and hair regeneration.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting with skin stem cells and specific hydrogels to create artificial skin that successfully promoted complete wound healing and the regeneration of skin structures, including hair follicles and blood vessels, in mice.
January 2025 in “Universidad de Córdoba Insitutional Repository (Universidad de Córdoba)” In this study, researchers observed that individuals with alopecia areata exhibited significant changes in scalp microbiota diversity and composition, which were linked to disease severity and inflammation markers, though it remains unclear if these microbial shifts are a cause or a result of hair loss.
November 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” In clinical studies, inhibiting androgen receptor expression using CosmeRNA ARI SAMiRNA micelles effectively treated androgenetic alopecia by significantly increasing hair growth, as reported in this research.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
June 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This review discusses the benefits and applications of low level laser therapy in cosmetic dermatology, particularly for skin conditions and pigmentation disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
This report describes the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Diego, notable for attracting nearly 20,000 attendees with 339 sessions covering a wide range of dermatological topics, making it potentially the largest dermatology meeting by attendance.
November 2023 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses how the skin microbiome impacts different types of cutaneous wounds, such as acute and chronic, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome to enhance healing outcomes.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This source reviews mechanisms and existing treatments for hair aging, highlighting factors like oxidative stress and DNA repair defects that affect hair follicle and stem cell function, and discusses research limitations and future directions in the field.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” This research presents a comprehensive workflow for producing EMA-compliant autologous keratinocyte-based therapies for wound healing and explores miRNA-mediated regulations in human keratinocytes and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
August 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)” A Western diet may increase acne risk, while a Mediterranean diet and certain supplements can help reduce it.
June 2023 in “Livestock studies” This review highlights the significance of animal fibers, examining the molecular mechanisms influencing hair follicle development and their impact on fiber quality and quantity, with a focus on studies involving Angora and cashmere goats.
April 2023 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study concluded that mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue harvested using laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are as effective and low-risk for cell therapy as those obtained through conventional liposuction, based on their differentiation potential, cellular proliferation, and cytokine expression.
The study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained via laser-assisted liposuction with selective photo-stimulation are comparable in differentiation potential and tumorigenic risk to those from conventional liposuction for cell therapy applications.
This article provides tables summarizing various medical conditions and symptoms related to COVID-19, sepsis, and cardiovascular issues, but it does not report new research findings.
December 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that plasma Claudin 3 levels were linked to alopecia areata severity among patients compared to healthy controls.
November 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” This review covers different treatment options for alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes individualized treatment plans, combining pharmacological therapy with psychological support; no new clinical results are reported.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that age-related changes in scalp dermal fibroblasts, including increased MMP-1 and reduced ECM components, may significantly affect the hair follicle environment and contribute to hair aging.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study describes a new method for isolating intact human eccrine glands from scalp follicular units, potentially advancing research on sweat gland physiology.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that GATA6 is a key regulator of the upper pilo-sebaceous unit homeostasis and differentiation in human skin.
June 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This article reviews the genetic associations between MTHFR mutations, homocysteine levels, and autoimmune diseases, without reporting new experimental results.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This source provides a comprehensive review of acne vulgaris, highlighting its pathophysiology, epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, and treatment options, emphasizing the significance of addressing acne's psychosocial burden for adolescents and beyond.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with autoimmune skin diseases showed a statistically significant occurrence of hearing disabilities, suggesting the need for audiological evaluations in these patients.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses age-related and environmental factors affecting scalp hair changes in women, highlighting diagnostic complexities and ongoing research into targeted treatments, without reporting new clinical results.