November 2021 in “SPAST Abstracts” In this study, EFH-SLM cream demonstrated greater efficiency in reducing hair density compared to plain EFH cream in Swiss albino female mice, with significantly less skin irritation and inflammation observed, suggesting improved permeability and effectiveness of EFH when using the new cream formulation.
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens provide more diagnostic information for male pattern androgenetic alopecia than vertical sections and can predict hair regrowth potential following topical minoxidil therapy.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that patients with oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reactions have higher levels of serum cholesterol and LDL-C than healthy individuals, suggesting a potential elevated risk for cardiovascular disease.
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article is a letter to the editor about fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution and reports no new research findings.
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that seborrhoeic folliculitis may represent a unique form of cicatricial alopecia, linking chronic scalp dermatitis-folliculitis with low-grade inflammatory fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Clinical Nutrition Research” This clinical trial found that the extract complex of Cistanche tubulosa and Laminaria japonica (MK-R7) significantly improved hair density and diameter in patients with patterned hair loss over 16 weeks.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” This review discusses the chemical composition, potential health benefits, and extraction methods of red ginseng oil, and reports no new clinical results but emphasizes safety and proposed molecular mechanisms.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that red ginseng oil promoted hair growth and protected against UVC-induced skin damage in mouse models.
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September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses factors affecting hair aging, such as inflammation and UV exposure, and examines potential anti-aging benefits of antioxidants and nutraceuticals for hair, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” In this case report, combining iontophoresis with exosomes was associated with increased hair density, improved hair quality, and reduced scalp inflammation in patients with female androgenetic alopecia.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, researchers developed a probiotic-based microneedle system combining Weissella cibaria and clascoterone to target androgenetic alopecia, which in a mouse model improved hair density, vascular regeneration, and reduced inflammation, suggesting a promising treatment approach.
January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, researchers developed a programmable system using engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells to modulate immune responses, which showed promise in precisely controlling inflammation, promoting immune balance, and accelerating wound healing, particularly for infected wounds.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
This study found that patients with lichen planopilaris exhibit a higher pro-atherogenic lipid profile and elevated atherogenic indexes, suggesting a need for increased cardiovascular and lipid monitoring in these individuals.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, preliminary clinical trials and user feedback indicated that a newly formulated herbal hair oil containing traditional medicinal plants significantly reduces hair fall, improves hair density, and enhances overall scalp health, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective hair loss treatment.
April 2024 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” This review reported on botulinum toxin's potential in treating dermatological conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea, androgenetic alopecia, plaque psoriasis, and primary hyperhidrosis, highlighting initial efficacy but indicating a need for controlled trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, reflectance confocal microscopy was used to diagnose periorificial dermatitis, revealing specific skin changes such as hair follicle dilatation, increased vascular density, and inflammation, which help distinguish it from similar conditions.
In this study involving two volunteers with Androgenetic Alopecia, phototherapy using red and blue wavelengths promoted benefits, as observed through photographic and trichoscopy comparison after 12 weekly sessions.
This study found that fresh Aloe vera reduced lymphocyte levels in rat oral mucosa inflammation caused by hydrogen peroxide more effectively than distillate Aloe vera.
February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study established a murine model for radiation-induced skin reactions, replicating clinical and histological features to aid future mechanistic and therapeutic research.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study outlines a hair regrowth treatment targeting hair follicle stem cells, 5-alpha reductase pathway, and microinflammation using PDGF and VEGF, but reports no clinical results.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This preprint reports meaningful improvements in hair density and scalp coverage in an elderly female with androgenetic alopecia treated through an integrative regenerative protocol, involving microneedling and plant-derived exosomes, among other non-pharmacological interventions focusing on cellular senescence pathways.
April 2025 in “Diagnostics” This review synthesizes data suggesting that managing inflammation and oxidative stress may enhance the effectiveness of PRP therapy for hair regeneration, though standardizing PRP protocols remains challenging.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found that 2% ketoconazole shampoo improved hair density and anagen follicle proportion in androgenic alopecia similarly to minoxidil treatment, suggesting a potential role for Malassezia in inflammation.
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January 2019 in “Journal of The Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers” This study found that LEDs at specific wavelengths may improve antifungal performance and promote hair growth by activating scalp cells without inducing inflammation compared to a non-irradiated group.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that injection of adipose-derived adult stem cells improved hair density, thickness, and reduced inflammation in women with female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” In this case report, a patient with early-stage Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia showed substantial improvement in follicular density and inflammation control after three monthly sessions of Botulinum Toxin Type A administered via microinfusion.
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that injecting hepatocyte growth factor-enhanced hair follicle stem cells into a rat model of ischemic stroke improved recovery by reducing inflammation, protecting the blood-brain barrier, and promoting angiogenesis.
January 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair density, diameter, and reduced inflammation in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to placebo, though individual responses varied.