May 2026 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This study established a method to create stem cell-derived dermal papilla cells and found that their conditioned medium significantly boosts hair growth and offers anti-inflammatory benefits in mice, surpassing minoxidil and addressing androgen-related hair loss.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study establishes a robust analytical method using mass spectrometry to comprehensively identify 170 chemical compounds in Xiaoban Kangfu capsules for enhanced quality control.
January 2026 in “Medicine” This study suggests that Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by influencing immune and inflammatory pathways, regulating apoptosis, and enhancing the follicular microenvironment.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that onion-derived products, like juice and oil, show potential benefits for hair regrowth in alopecia areata and scalp health due to their rich phytochemical content, but notes that further standardized formulations and rigorous clinical trials are needed to substantiate these effects.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review synthesizes current research on onion-derived preparations for scalp and hair health, highlighting their potential benefits in hair regrowth, microbial reduction, and follicular support, while noting gaps in standardized formulations and controlled clinical trials.
September 2025 in “Diseases” This study found that patients with patchy alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL-17A, and IL-21 compared to healthy controls, with these levels correlating positively with disease severity, age, and disease duration.
This review explores the potential of carnosic acid, a compound found in rosemary and sage, as a natural alternative treatment for alopecia, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hair follicle-regenerative properties, though its poor solubility and stability remain challenges for clinical application.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study reviews the therapeutic potential of Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), highlighting its efficacy in managing diseases affecting the head and neck, based on a conceptual and analytical synthesis of Ayurvedic literature and contemporary scientific perspectives.
May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY” This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.
March 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” This review highlights the crucial role of the immune system in hair follicle regulation and its potential link to autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata. It suggests that understanding immune-mediated hair regeneration could lead to new treatments for this condition.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review highlights the potential of exosomes as a novel therapeutic approach for skin diseases and aging, due to their stability, transportability, and ability to carry various bioactive compounds to target cells.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
May 2023 in “Materials research foundations” The researchers highlighted that using nanomaterials for wound care could significantly improve healing by delivering antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects, and may potentially reduce the economic burden associated with wound treatment.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
July 2022 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This review highlights the diverse medicinal properties of mangrove plant extracts, including their inhibitory and curative effects on various diseases and potential benefits for treating baldness, while also discussing their role in preventing soil erosion.
May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” This source describes a previous case report that combined anthralin and calcipotriene to treat alopecia areata, showing promising results, but highlights that further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and potential benefits of this combination therapy.
December 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review addresses the challenges in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the limited effectiveness of medical treatments and the demand for hair transplantation despite its risks, but it reports no new clinical results.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This report describes a case of lichen planopilaris potentially triggered by chronic scalp trauma from break dancing, emphasizing the need for careful examination to differentiate it from androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study concluded that the KNPs@M/G microneedle system offers a promising strategy for treating radiation-induced skin injury by promoting antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative effects.
January 2025 in “Natural Product Research” This review compiles scientific data on Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn., highlighting its documented anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and hepatoprotective properties, among others, and recommends future research to further explore the plant's bioactive components and their potential applications.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” This guideline outlines the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults but reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” This review explores lifestyle modifications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing dietary, physical, and supplementation strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2010 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” This review discusses normal menstrual variations and common menstrual disorders in adolescent girls, focusing on symptoms, evaluation, and management, but does not present new clinical results.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, IFN-γ-stimulated iPSC-derived mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles improved atopic dermatitis in mice by reducing Th2 cytokine activity, suppressing inflammation, and restoring skin barrier function, as evidenced by decreased itching and inflammatory markers.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study highlights that the combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo®) is an effective first-line treatment for acne, significantly inhibiting antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant P. acnes strains.
June 2026 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological activities of Blumea eriantha DC., observed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and larvicidal potential, while also noting the need for further research into its mechanisms, clinical validation, and standardization.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the promising roles of nanozymes in burn wound treatment, highlighting their broad enzyme-like activities that include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic effects, along with advantages over traditional treatments such as reduced drug resistance and higher stability.