February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” This study found that cis-urocanic acid can engage in non-enzymatic reactions with reactive sulphur species, forming new metabolites, and suggests sulphide donors may protect against UVB-related toxicity.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topically applied melatonin exerts significant anti-aging effects on human scalp skin ex vivo, including increased SIRT1 expression and reduced mTORC1 pathway activity.
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified LY191704 as a specific noncompetitive inhibitor of human 5 alpha-reductase type 1, which may be useful in treating endocrine disorders related to DHT overproduction.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Among men with androgenetic alopecia, this study found that taking 5 mg of KX-826 twice daily significantly increased hair count compared to a placebo, with the treatment being well-tolerated and no serious adverse effects reported.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that ginsenoside Rg3 significantly inhibited melanogenesis in human melanocytes and B16F10 cells by activating the ERK pathway, suggesting potential as a skin-whitening agent.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This study found that FLASH radiation within a Spread-out Bragg Peak retained its normal tissue-sparing effect compared to conventional radiation, with a 40% reduction in acute skin damage and an 18% reduction in fibrotic development in mice.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” This study developed a genetic toolbox to engineer Cutibacterium acnes for dermal applications, successfully creating a strain that secretes antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress in a UV stress model.
May 2026 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that m6A-circHECA enhances the differentiation of stem cells into hair follicle lineages in cashmere goats by sequestering miR-449a-5p, boosting LEF1 gene expression, and activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” This study observed that hair loss in captive rhesus macaques varies with season, sex, and housing conditions, and is significantly correlated with HPA axis activity as indicated by faecal cortisol metabolites.
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January 2021 in “Genome biology” This study presents a new method called scMC that effectively distinguishes biological from technical variation in single-cell genomics datasets, demonstrating its ability to accurately align and detect biological signals across various experiments.
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January 2016 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reports that a new DART-HRMS method can effectively analyze intact hair for drug use timelines, with cocaine detection aligning with forensic standards and identifying multiple drugs from high-resolution data.
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September 2019 in “Materials & Design” This study developed a new mask-free method using digital micromirror and microfluidic systems to create multicellular heterospheroids for drug screening, finding that heterospheroids exhibit higher drug resistance and combinatorial drugs are more effective than single drugs in cancer therapeutic applications.
November 2023 in “ACS Nano” In a mouse model of deep skin burns, this study found that a neuro-inspired biomimetic microreactor, when delivered through a hydrogel and activated by near-infrared light, significantly promoted functional skin regeneration, sensory recovery, and hair follicle formation.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that acetyl zingerone methyl ether (MAZ) in hair dyes and haircare products may reduce oxidative damage, improve hair condition, and enhance the longevity and quality of dyed hair color.
April 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This research overview discusses Post-Finasteride Syndrome, presenting data from an FDA database, but it does not report any new clinical findings.
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January 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
In a case report, this study identified a new genetic variant in a six-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, expanding the understanding of the genetic spectrum of this rare condition in the region.
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June 2003 in “PubMed” In this study, severe hair loss occurred in PKC epsilon transgenic mice treated with DFMO during skin tumor prevention, highlighting a link between polyamine biosynthesis, hair follicle maintenance, and metastasis suppression.
January 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” In this study, researchers developed an electrochemical method using gold nanostructures on a glassy carbon electrode to detect minoxidil levels in hair lotions, and found it effectively quantified minoxidil in commercial products, revealing discrepancies in their labeled versus actual concentrations.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This in silico study identified potential natural product compounds targeting a non-androgen pathway for promoting hair growth, but further laboratory validation is necessary before any clinical claims can be made.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”
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September 2014 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” This study developed a new method for detecting 30 hormones in anti-aging functional foods, demonstrating good sensitivity and reliability, and identified seven hormones in four out of 14 samples tested.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This study demonstrated that an ethanol extract of Connarus semidecandrus Jack showed potential anti-androgenic alopecia effects in a testosterone-induced model, suggesting a possible treatment option for hair loss.
May 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a self-adaptive nanozyme embedded in a madecassoside-enriched hydrogel demonstrated strong antibacterial efficacy and accelerated healing in wounds infected with drug-resistant bacteria, as evidenced by improved repair and regeneration in MRSA-infected mice and preclinical pig models.
This study showed that exosomes from hyaluronic acid-primed induced mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth by enhancing proliferation and migration of hair follicle dermal papilla cells and modulating key growth factors and signaling pathways, potentially counteracting the effects of DHT-induced hair loss.
December 2025 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a coamorphous form of tadalafil and finasteride, showing improved solubility and dissolution in vitro, with results successfully translated in vivo in rats. They reported reasonable stability, suggesting this form could serve as a therapeutic alternative to the current marketed combination.
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February 1988 in “Toxicology” This study found that high doses of TCB caused severe toxicity in cotton top marmoset monkeys, with clinical and histological changes similar to those in humans and other primates exposed to PCBs.
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study designed a 66 K SNP chip using solution hybrid selection for cashmere goats, reporting SNP call rates between 95.3% and 99.8% and demonstrating its utility in genomic analyses, suggesting potential application for other species.
This study suggests that Tenebrio molitor larvae extract may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss by enhancing cell proliferation and protecting against cytotoxicity in laboratory settings.