July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” Exosomal miRNAs from stem cells can help improve skin health and delay aging.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Polymeric microneedles offer a less invasive, long-lasting drug delivery method that improves patient compliance and reduces side effects.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
January 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” A new method using a microfluidic device can prepare hair follicle germs efficiently for potential use in hair loss treatments.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Future treatments for androgenic alopecia may focus on reactivating hair follicle stem cells and improving drug delivery.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
November 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Exosomes may help stimulate hair growth and improve hair loss conditions like androgenic alopecia.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Using focused ultrasound on the brain can help epilepsy medicine work better in rats.
October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
August 2022 in “IARS international research journal” The document concludes that drug repurposing, which is reusing known medicines for new illnesses, can provide faster, cheaper treatment options for various serious diseases, including cancer, COVID-19, and rare diseases.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Bioengineered nanoparticles can effectively treat hair loss by targeting specific enzymes and receptors.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The new minoxidil gel reduces runoff and improves eyebrow hair growth.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A 3:1 surfactant mixture in microemulsions can effectively deliver finasteride through the skin.
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Liposomal cepharanthine lotion speeds up hair growth in men with early balding.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
83 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.
34 citations,
January 2020 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” New methods like microneedling and nanoparticles can improve hair loss treatments.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
6 citations,
January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
2 citations,
September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.