9 citations
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
This study reports isolated clitoral hood hair-thread tourniquet syndrome, highlighting the importance of suspicion in females with prominent clitoral hood and genital pain to facilitate timely intervention and tissue preservation.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
14 citations
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December 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the hair eclipse phenomenon in hair cycling and the potential roles of synchronizers and microinflammation in its occurrence, reporting no new empirical findings.
17 citations
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July 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that local injection of minoxidil effectively prevented Ara-C-induced alopecia in newborn rats, while topical application was ineffective.
97 citations
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November 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and clinical applications of cyproterone acetate and similar antiandrogens, noting previous failures in local applications due to concentration limitations; it reports no new empirical results.
June 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 42-year-old woman with alopecia areata, associated with Indralupta in Ayurveda, experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced symptoms after treatment with a combined Ayurvedic regimen involving internal medications and local applications, suggesting potential effectiveness in managing the condition.
22 citations
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July 1987 in “Transplantation” This study found that topical cyclosporine significantly prolonged the survival of skin allografts in a rat model, with maximum effectiveness achieved through local direct application.
15 citations
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May 2016 in “Die Pharmazie” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers provided better skin-targeted delivery and drug loading for lidocaine than nanoethosomes, indicating improved local anesthetic efficacy in vitro.
November 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, topical application of finasteride-loaded Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles improved hair regrowth more effectively than minoxidil.
May 2024 in “International journal of science and research” This study found that local Unani formulations combined with Hair Rejuvenation Therapy led to significant hair regeneration in three Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential relief and highlighting the need for larger trials to confirm these findings.
8 citations
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October 2006 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses current genomics and proteomics research on cutaneous autoimmune diseases, noting overlapping gene patterns but highlighting the scarcity of data on local gene expression in affected tissues.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic applications of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for hormone-dependent disorders and cognitive dysfunction, reporting no new clinical results.
71 citations
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January 2020 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses the biological features and clinical applications of epidermal stem cells in wound healing and tissue regeneration, emphasizing the need for further understanding of their mechanisms.
18 citations
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” This case study describes effective treatment of local alopecia caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii in two patients, using griseofulvin and ciclopirox cream, respectively.
March 1957 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses treatments for alopecia areata totalis and reports no new results from prednisolone local injections; previous therapies included cortisone, ultraviolet treatment, and others without success.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study reported that complex therapy involving pharmaceutical treatment and scalp application of biomimetic peptides was found to be effective in improving hair and scalp conditions in patients with telogen hair loss and androgenetic alopecia, compared to a control group receiving only pharmaceutical treatment.
18 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that transfecting keratinocytes with the 1α-OHase gene enhances local production of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, suggesting a potential new therapy for skin conditions like psoriasis without causing hypercalcemia or resistance.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle research, highlighting therapeutic and cosmetic applications, but reports no new study results.
July 2025 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that the new delivery system HL@Mi enhanced the skin penetration, local bioavailability, and safety of minoxidil, supporting improved hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia animal model.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This study found that inducing hair follicles into the anagen stage by plucking significantly enhances antibody responses in mice after topical DNA vaccine application, compared to retinoic acid or TPA treatments.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta medico-historica Adriatica” This study examines the use of urotherapy in Spanish folk medicine, highlighting its widespread application for treating skin conditions and the cultural symbolism associated with urine-based remedies.
2 citations
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May 1991 in “PubMed” This article reviews naevus comedonicus, highlighting potential treatments like retinoic acid application and surgical intervention, but reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the roles of platelets in hemostasis and wound repair, the preparation methods for platelet concentrates, and their therapeutic applications in medicine and dentistry, reporting no new clinical results.
10 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review examined photothermal hydrogels, biomedically innovative materials responsive to near-infrared stimulation, which hold promise for enhancing infection control and tissue regeneration. The authors highlighted their unique properties, construction methods, and potential applications while also discussing existing challenges and future research directions.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that Henna had the most pronounced effect on hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, possibly by reducing local androgen content.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review outlines the transition from simple hair follicle organoids to immune-competent microphysiological systems, addressing limitations in replicating native hair follicle immune features and discussing their applications in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined 40 studies on exosome-based therapies for alopecia areata, reporting significant hair regrowth and improvements in hair count, length, and thickness, but highlighted the need for standardized methodologies and robust RCTs before clinical application.
January 2019 in “Headache” This source discusses the use of nerve blocks as potential treatments for head and neck neuralgias and primary headaches, highlighting their effectiveness and various applications, including during intervals between onabotulinum toxin A injections.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” In this study conducted at LFC, Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine in Jaipur, and on local farms, 20 cattle calves with ringworm infection fully recovered after treatment with a combination of 2% povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment applied for 15 days.