March 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that using vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C for two months may enable a reduction in corticosteroid dosage for alopecia areata, potentially mitigating associated side effects.
April 2026 in “Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences” In this study using a mouse model, researchers observed that topical nifedipine cream at 0.3% concentration promoted hair growth more effectively than 2% minoxidil solution, suggesting that nifedipine may have potential as a hair growth treatment.
August 2025 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” In this interventional therapeutic study, both intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and vitamin D3 showed significant improvement in alopecia areata, with terminal regrowth more frequently observed in the steroid group, although differences were not statistically significant.
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June 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, using topical crude onion juice significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata compared to tap water.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” This review discusses the chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Eruca sativa, particularly its potential applications in topical preparations for hair growth and treating skin infections, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review examines studies on rosemary extracts for immune function, noting promising in vitro and animal evidence but highlighting a lack of human data.
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September 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This review examines the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Nicotiana tabacum but reports no new experimental findings, emphasizing traditional uses and known bioactivities.
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January 2016 in “Mycoses” This study found that human hair shows more susceptibility to perforation by Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum compared to animal hair, with black human hair serving as a reliable diagnostic tool for differentiation between the two species.
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November 2023 in “Nano biomedicine and engineering” This review highlights the potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing wound healing and infection control by promoting antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and angiogenic activities, thereby enhancing the wound healing process and offering novel therapeutic strategies.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” In this study, UDCA treatment reduced inflammation, oxidative stress, and cartilage damage in rats with experimentally induced rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting potential anti-rheumatoid arthritis properties.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research/Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research ” This study found that vitamin D, calcium, iron, and ferritin significantly correlate with alopecia in both genders, while zinc, B12, folic acid, and TSH correlate only in males.
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October 2021 in “Al-Rafidain journal of medical sciences.” This review discusses the toxic effects and mechanisms of platinum compounds in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for new compounds with different mechanisms of action; it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2021 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” This study found that the reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) most frequently indicated iron deficiency in female patients with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that excessive consumption of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and mixed spices led to significant liver damage and other health issues in laboratory mice.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, excessive consumption of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and mixed spices caused significant liver damage and other harmful effects in mice, leading to severe health issues and mortality.
December 2025 in “AL-QADISIYAH MEDICAL JOURNAL” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines may play a role in the disease's pathophysiology.
December 2025 in “AL-QADISIYAH MEDICAL JOURNAL” The study conducted at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital found that patients with alopecia areata exhibited significantly higher serum levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines might play a role in the disease's pathophysiology.
November 2025 in “Plant Science Today” This review explores the potential benefits of natural plant-based products for skin anti-aging, assessing effects on wrinkles, oxidative stress, pigmentation, and hydration, while also underscoring the importance of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep in skin health maintenance.
August 2025 in “Al-Salam Journal for Medical Science” This paper reviews current knowledge about the structural formation and classification of steroid hormones, highlighting the importance of understanding their role in health and disease. It also identifies research gaps and suggests future studies to improve clinical practices and treatment plans.
July 2025 in “Al-Esraa University College journal for medical sciences.” This study found a significant association between insulin resistance and luteinizing hormone levels in women with PCOS in Baghdad, suggesting these factors could be key in evaluating therapeutic responses.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum oil may improve the anagen/telogen ratio in testosterone-induced alopecia in mice, indicating potential as an alternative treatment to minoxidil for androgenic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences” In laboratory and animal studies, this research found that the ethanolic leaf extract of Adiantum capillus-veneris demonstrated a range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, wound-healing, anticancer, and antidiarrheal effects, suggesting its potential for various therapeutic applications.
December 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found no significant difference between finasteride and dutasteride in terms of reducing prostate volume or adverse effects among patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, although both drugs improved lower urinary tract symptoms over one year by reducing prostate volume.
November 2024 in “Journal of Medical and Life Science” This case report describes a 33-year-old woman whose symptoms improved significantly after vitamin D and zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of diagnosing and managing deficiencies to enhance quality of life in young women.
October 2024 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” This study found that PRP therapy, topical treatments, and pharmacological interventions were effective in reducing hair loss among adults in Sulaimani Province.
September 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” This study found that helium non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma jet therapy accelerated wound healing in both diabetic and non-diabetic dogs, promoting wound closure and histological improvements like epithelization and collagen deposition compared to untreated wounds.
September 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research/Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research ” This study explored biochemical biomarkers in post-COVID-19 patients experiencing acute telogen effluvium, finding sex differences in blood characteristics and varying D-dimer levels by age, with elevated D-dimer showing correlations with inflammation markers.
This study found that pregnant women experiencing hair loss in the first and second trimesters had significantly lower levels of vitamin D3 and ferritin compared to those not experiencing hair loss, with these levels explained by typical pregnancy physiology.
March 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science” This study investigated the effects of nandrolone decanoate on adult rabbits and reported that administering 10 mg/kg for 15 days caused harmful histological changes in the heart, liver, and kidneys, including inflammation and tissue degeneration.
June 2023 in “Annals of the College of Medecine” This study found that childbearing women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, and observed a strong inverse correlation between ferritin levels and the amount of hair shed, suggesting low iron stores may contribute to hair loss.