March 2025 in “Anatomy & Cell Biology” This study found that hair follicle stem cell-derived secretome mitigated cell death, apoptosis, and inflammation while upregulating neurotrophic factors in astrocytes exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation, an in vitro ischemic stroke model, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits in stroke recovery.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” In this case report, a 21-year-old woman diagnosed with ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome showed improvement in symptoms, including a more regular menstrual cycle and lower hirsutism, after starting treatment with ketoconazole, although she developed hypertension.
This study examined the zinc levels in Kurdish adults experiencing hair loss to understand its relationship with four types of hair loss, although specific results were not reported in the abstract.
January 2024 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This study observed that women with hair loss had significantly higher serum prolactin levels compared to healthy controls. Additionally, a positive correlation between prolactin and vitamin D levels was reported, indicating potential roles for these factors in women's hair loss.
November 2022 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Minoxidil and finasteride are common but limited treatments for hair loss, with new therapies showing promise.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” This study reported that topical azelaic acid cream 20% demonstrated statistically significant efficacy in treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp over 12 weeks, comparable to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic option.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This descriptive study observed that a "moth-eaten" pattern of hair loss can occur in several skin diseases, with lichen planopilaris and discoid lupus erythematosus being among the most common conditions identified in patients from Baghdad, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic tool for clinicians.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports that topical pumpkin seed oil and sesame oil were both effective in treating alopecia areata, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two after three months.
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September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
July 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the first international certification examination by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, with no new research findings reported.
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting summary discusses the ISHR's focus on hair restoration, featuring Julius Caesar's image, but reports no new research findings.
July 2025 in “Clinical Medicine” In this institution-based randomized trial, oral betamethasone mini-pulse therapy for alopecia areata showed a faster therapeutic response compared to oral tofacitinib, as measured by trichoscopic changes and achievement of 50% hair regrowth.
This study involved using smartphone applications and low-cost trichoscopy devices to assess various hair and scalp conditions, with diagnoses confirmed through detailed imaging during remote consultations and in-person evaluations.
March 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes the IV Trichology Congress held in Buenos Aires in September 2023, with over 180 in-person and 450 virtual attendees from various Latin American countries, but does not report specific study results or findings.
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November 2024 in “Phytomedicine” Isoquercitrin helps hair grow by activating certain cell processes.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences” This review discusses the traditional medicinal uses of Tridax procumbens, attributing its therapeutic properties to various active phytochemicals, but reports no new clinical findings.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the XV Congress of the Italian Society of Hair Restoration held in Ortigia and reports no clinical findings.
March 2020 in “Section 5: Patient safety and quality assurance” This study found that tofacitinib and baricitinib had an acceptable adverse reaction profile when used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, with similar side effects to those described in their technical data sheets.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” This study discovered that TTR is expressed in the human placenta as early as 6 weeks gestation, with increased levels in the first trimester potentially facilitating thyroid hormone delivery to the fetus.
January 2024 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the TRICHOBIOLIGHT protocol showed effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, with 82.5% of 103 patients experiencing excellent to good outcomes after mesotherapy and LED photobiostimulation on the scalp.
September 2022 in “Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University AVESIS” This study analyzed digital and social media data and found that geriatric tourists visiting Turkey frequently use thermal treatments and FTR, primarily from the Middle East, Europe, and post-Soviet countries.
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March 2022 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In two phase 3 trials, this study found that oral baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth compared to placebo in adults with severe alopecia areata after 36 weeks, though longer trials are needed to ascertain its long-term efficacy and safety.
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June 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report details observations from four patients with alopecia areata who received intralesional triamcinolone injections to assess its effectiveness for promoting hair regrowth in localized areas.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 40-year-old male with alopecia universalis and twenty-nail dystrophy showed significant nail improvement and partial hair regrowth after six months of baricitinib treatment, improving his quality of life.
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June 2021 in “Heliyon” This review examines the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological effects of licorice, discussing its potential health benefits and side effects without reporting new clinical results.
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January 2020 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” In this article review, it was reported that systemic oral antifungal treatments are essential for effectively managing tinea capitis, as topical antifungals alone cannot reach the hair follicle roots but may reduce spore transmission when used alongside oral medications.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study proposes an AI-based method, DRGCC, using GraphSAGE and clustering constraints to predict associations between drugs and diseases, demonstrating reliable predictive performance that may aid drug repositioning efforts, including exploring drugs for COVID-19 treatment.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” This article describes an organized diagnostic approach for identifying nonscarring and scarring alopecias to aid family physicians in making accurate in-office diagnoses, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This case study reports an instance of adult-onset primary hypothyroidism with goiter in a cat, suggesting potential causes such as dietary iodine imbalance, chronic exposure to thyrotoxic substances, or a congenital form with late manifestation.