In this systematic review, the authors reported that both FUE and FUT hair transplant techniques induce oxidative stress and inflammation, impacting graft survival, but interventions like PRGF, CO2 laser, and dermal microtissues can enhance healing, reduce inflammation, and improve follicular survival.
March 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study at Benha University Hospital found that therapies for male androgenetic alopecia are effective and safe based on a randomized trial involving 40 male patients.
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June 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses management strategies for hirsutism in women and provides no new clinical research results.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” This review discusses the off-label use of SSRIs to manage inappropriate sexual behavior in elderly dementia patients and highlights the unclear risk of post-SSRI sexual dysfunction, noting a need for high-quality clinical trials.
16 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This review highlights that laser and light treatments could serve as safe and effective alternatives to current therapies for alopecia areata, with the excimer laser showing positive results, though further randomized controlled trials are necessary to establish optimal treatment protocols.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review concluded that FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy devices are safe and effective for patients with male and female pattern hair loss who do not respond to or tolerate standard treatments.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review synthesizes recent research to propose a precision framework for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata based on genetic insights and pathway biology, highlighting the roles of androgen-receptor signaling, immune dysregulation, and emerging therapies like regenerative medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study evaluated current treatments for pediatric alopecia areata and found that high potency topical steroids had the strongest supporting evidence, with promising results also observed for anthralin ointment and other treatments in lower-grade studies.
This study found that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with the greatest improvements in hair density and thickness seen in combination therapies.
This study reports that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with more pronounced results when combined with other therapies.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review covers nonsteroid-based therapies for alopecia areata, finding potential in PRP, UVR, and laser treatments, but highlights a lack of high-quality evidence for their efficacy.
15 citations
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January 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that topical minoxidil improved female pattern hair loss, finasteride was not more effective than placebo, and laser devices showed inconsistent results but increased hair count compared to baseline.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
October 2025 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study's network meta-analysis reported that botulinum injection combined with red laser and topical minoxidil is most effective for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia when using low-level laser therapy.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had increased scalp microbial diversity and reduced Staphylococcus abundance, particularly in the frontal and vertex regions, suggesting this dysbiosis as a sensitive indicator of AGA.
29 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the development of an algorithmic guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia in Asian patients, using the BASP classification to address limitations of previous guidelines, and reports no clinical results.
This review discusses various Complementary and Alternative Medicine methods for hair care, such as herbal remedies and hair regeneration techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” This narrative review synthesizes findings suggesting that exosomes show promise for dermatological and regenerative applications, with early human studies indicating acceptable safety and potential benefits for wound care, rejuvenation, and alopecia, though clinical and regulatory development is still in its infancy.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
December 2025 in “TURKDERM” This article discusses Trikostazis spinuloza (TS), a dermatological condition often misdiagnosed, and reviews its demographic, clinical, and dermoscopic features, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” This review synthesizes current research on how the interaction between the skin microbiome and exosome-mediated communication influences hair disorders, and discusses how microbiome restoration and exosome-based therapies could advance treatments for conditions like alopecia by promoting hair regrowth and follicular health.
22 citations
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September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews the biological causes and treatment options for facial aging but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses nanoparticle-based wound-healing materials, detailing their benefits, limitations, and recent advancements, and emphasizes the need for further understanding to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” This review discusses the impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia on cancer patients, the current use of scalp cooling for prevention, and potential future treatments, but presents no new clinical results.
This review highlights new treatment options for alopecia, including JAK inhibitors and Wnt pathway-targeting therapies, which may offer better efficacy and safety than traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but notes the need for more research on long-term effects and patient-specific responses.
87 citations
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” This review observed limited evidence of clinically significant benefits from treatments for acute central serous chorioretinopathy, which often resolves spontaneously, but identified PDT and micropulse laser as the most promising for further trials.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
29 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair India 2012 was a successful international event focused on combating fake trichology practices and discussing various hair health topics.