October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In a study of 147 patients with androgenic alopecia, those who received hair transplantation combined with platelet-rich plasma injections experienced better hair regrowth and smaller areas of hair loss compared to those who only had hair transplantation.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review compiles insights from ancient texts and recent studies on Kadali (Musa paradisiaca), highlighting its potential medical use in treating various disorders, including bleeding, eye, menstrual, bronchitis, diabetes, and uraemia.
In this study involving 30 Kazakh women with systemic lupus erythematosus, the researchers found a strong correlation between disease activity (SELENA-SLEDAI scores) and organ damage (SLICC/ACR scores), which depended on disease duration and reliably reflected cumulative disease activity.
June 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Research” In this study with guinea pigs, a hair tonic containing 0.001% caffeine significantly stimulated hair growth, showing higher effectiveness with an average hair length of 18.294 mm compared to a tonic with 0.005% caffeine concentration, which resulted in an average hair length of 16.610 mm.
September 2022 in “Intisasi sains media” This case report describes a 22-month-old with alopecia universalis who showed improved hair growth after receiving combination therapy with minoxidil, corticosteroids, and excimer laser.
July 2022 in “Journal of bio innovation” This article discusses the role of Panchakarma, a set of five Ayurvedic therapies, in detoxifying the body, as described in traditional Ayurvedic texts.
April 2022 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This paper reports on five cases of alopecia areata in children and emphasizes the importance of understanding its characteristics for accurate diagnosis in pediatric patients.
December 2021 in “Research Square” This study demonstrated that alkali-modified Kapok fiber significantly enhances the adsorption of collagen, suggesting its potential application in collagen-based dressings.
April 2019 in “National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science” This source reports that triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal preparation made from three fruits, is widely used as a safe and effective laxative and colon cleanser, with potential anti-cancer properties and additional health benefits like improving digestion and detoxifying the body.
January 2019 in “AYBU AVESIS” In this study, individuals with androgenetic alopecia showed higher serum levels of oxidative stress markers and lower levels of antioxidants, indicating disrupted redox balance and suggesting oxidative stress may accelerate hair loss.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” This study successfully established a transgenic sheep fibroblast cell line expressing the spider dragline silk protein gene, laying groundwork for developing transgenic sheep with this capability in hair follicles.
January 2004 in “Giornale di Metafisica: revista bimestrale di filosofia” This study suggests that increased Wnt signaling may promote excessive differentiation of melanocytes, leading to exhaustion of melanocyte stem cells and hair graying in aged mice.
March 2023 in “Epilepsia” This study suggests that repeated trilostane treatment increases brain allopregnanolone levels and delays epileptogenesis in rats after status epilepticus.
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” In this open-label trial, 9-cis-retinoic acid showed moderate activity against Kaposi sarcoma in AIDS patients, but its use is limited by substantial side effects at higher doses.
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September 2012 in “Gene” In this study, researchers identified a putative ovine KAP24-1 gene in sheep, revealing four unique DNA sequences with some similarity to KRTAP24-1 sequences from other species.
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” In this study, variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene in goats was linked to changes in cashmere fibre diameter, with specific variants showing dominant or recessive effects.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study found that skin disorders were more common among schoolchildren in Kashmir Valley, North India, with eczema and acne vulgaris being the most prevalent conditions.
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May 2024 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” In this case study, a transition to the MEK inhibitor trametinib successfully stabilized disease and reduced toxicity in a patient with refractory kaposiform lymphangiomatosis after prolonged sirolimus and steroid treatment.
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April 2021 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This study found that the pattern of skin diseases in Kathmandu is evolving, with an increase in allergic and immunologic conditions and a continued prevalence of infections.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source provides an overview of diagnostic and treatment innovations for gastrointestinal disorders, such as wireless capsule technology for motility assessment and new methods for treating constipation and nausea, highlighting both current and emerging techniques.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that androgenic alopecia is highly prevalent in women with PCOS, suggesting early dermatological screening could help identify related metabolic and psychosocial risks.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
September 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” This study assessed oral tofacitinib's effectiveness and safety in treating different forms of alopecia, finding that 80% of patients experienced hair regrowth improvements over 24 weeks with no adverse events reported.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this clinical study, researchers found that treating hair loss with Anutaila Nasya combined with Keshamitra Yoga was more effective in alleviating symptoms of Keshpatana compared to Keshamitra Yoga alone, with a significant reduction in hair fall observed.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This genetic study identified four new keratin-associated protein genes in sheep, revealing significant sequence variation and suggesting complex evolutionary dynamics, with unique variants in some sheep breeds linking them to Romanov sheep ancestry.
December 2024 in “JAPI (Jurnal Akses Pengabdian Indonesia)” This study found that a community education program using group discussions and leaflets significantly increased knowledge and skills among Sungai Bilu residents in South Kalimantan for using riverbank plants as alternative medicine.
December 2023 in “Journal of health and rehabilitation research” In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, oral Apremilast significantly reduced the severity of alopecia areata, shown by a notable decrease in SALT Scores over 12 weeks, suggesting it may be an effective alternative treatment option for this condition.
September 2023 in “Cosmoderma” This abstract describes a rare case of a young Kashmiri woman with neglected scarring alopecia due to favus, a type of tinea capitis more commonly observed in Kashmiri children.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya” This case report concludes that while multivitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are used in alopecia areata treatment, existing scientific evidence is insufficient for definitive clinical recommendations on their effectiveness.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” This study identified specific genetic variations associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Karnataka, which may help improve diagnosis and treatment.