November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study reviewed evidence on biologic drugs targeting immune cells for alopecia areata, finding mixed results: some achieved case-level hair regrowth, but controlled trials often showed limited efficacy.
October 2025 in “Physiologia” In this exploratory in vitro study, treatment with spermidine increased cell viability and altered gene expression in human epidermal keratinocytes, suggesting potential benefits to cellular health and function, though effects on mitochondrial markers were not significant.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, an 80-year-old woman experienced elevated alkaline phosphatase levels due to the use of Viviscal hair supplements. Her levels returned to normal after discontinuing the supplement, highlighting the need for clinicians to consider supplements as potential causes of abnormal lab results.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case report, a 5-year-old boy with premature greying and thinning of hair experienced reduced thinning and regained normal pigmentation after seven months of treatment with the homeopathic remedy Natrum muraticum.
October 2025 in “Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College” In this study, dental professionals in Pakistan showed limited use of AI but saw potential benefits in diagnostics, particularly noting differences in AI adoption based on specialty and experience levels.
September 2025 in “PubMed” This study reviews the recent advancements in artificial intelligence applications in dermatology and dermatopathology, highlighting its role in diagnosing skin cancer, its impact on clinical investigations, and the potential and limitations of AI technology within these fields.
In this study, researchers developed a deep learning model that efficiently classifies five degrees of harm with high accuracy, achieving up to 98% precision, recall, and F1-score across various harm levels, indicating strong potential for practical application in automated harm evaluation.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers analyzed data from male psoriasis patients and reported the association between psoriasis management medications and male infertility, noting the scarcity of existing data on this topic.
July 2025 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this study, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide combined with 5-fluorouracil was more effective for treating keloids, showing a good to excellent response in 95% of cases and fewer side effects, compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone, which achieved a 70% response rate.
April 2025 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This study evaluated three herbal powder shampoo formulations, reporting that Formulation 1, with a balance of cleansing and hydration, is most suitable for general scalp health and hair softness, while Formulation 3, with its higher cleansing power, is better for oily hair.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This systematic review highlights the potential of herbal shampoos, formulated with ingredients like Neem, Bhringraj, and Aloe Vera, to promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, while also discussing modern techniques and challenges in their development and evaluation.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Results are not reported for this study exploring how herbal hair dye, made from natural plant-based ingredients, might promote glossier, longer, and thicker hair while covering gray.
January 2025 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Among adult male rats, this study found that combined exposure to lithium carbonate and lead acetate over 28 days led to synergistic cardiotoxic effects, evidenced by oxidative stress, ECG abnormalities, and molecular markers of increased apoptosis, despite no observable structural damage to myocardial tissue.
December 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris, topical tazarotene 0.1% was more effective than topical adapalene 0.1%, with 100% of patients using tazarotene achieving the desired outcome compared to 75.3% in the adapalene group.
December 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
October 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study reports that a 21-year-old male with alopecia totalis responded positively to the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib, achieving complete hair regrowth after six months of treatment without significant side effects, though further research is needed to evaluate long-term efficacy.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia actively engage in Facebook groups for support, instructions, and product recommendations related to scalp cooling, but only 5% consult dermatologists for hair loss concerns, highlighting the platform's influence on patient treatment decisions.
September 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” This case report detailed a 45-year-old woman with diffuse systemic sclerosis who underwent Ayurvedic treatment, leading to reduced depigmentation, new hair growth, and improved well-being over eight weeks. The findings suggest the potential efficacy of a holistic Ayurvedic approach in managing scleroderma symptoms.
August 2024 in “Steroids” This review summarizes structural insights into androgen receptor dynamics, highlighting its flexibility in binding numerous partners, which may explain adaptive resistance mutations in cancer and loss of function in androgen insensitivity syndrome.
April 2024 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study explored Ayurvedic principles for skin care and reported that these traditional practices offer safe, affordable, and effective solutions for various dermatological issues, providing promising alternatives to conventional cosmetics.
April 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” In this report, researchers document a rare case of a 16-year-old female on azathioprine presenting with both anagen effluvium and plica neuropathica, highlighting a unique instance of overlapping hair conditions potentially linked to medication use.
March 2024 in “Post-Graduate Medical Journal of NAMS” In this study, researchers found that 20% of patients with androgenetic alopecia also had metabolic syndrome, suggesting a notable prevalence similar to other studies conducted in similar settings.
January 2024 in “Journal of chemical health risks” In this study, a multifunctional aloin-arginine-alginate bio-patch was developed, which transforms into a hydrogel to accelerate wound healing and offers antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it promising for use in cutaneous regeneration.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that using 'moha: 5-in-1' hair oil for 8 weeks significantly reduced hair fall, increased hair growth rate and thickness, and decreased scalp dandruff among healthy adults with alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This report discusses two cases of kidney transplantation in transgender patients and highlights the complexities of managing gender-affirming care alongside post-transplantation health, including hormone therapy and associated risks.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” This study discusses a rare case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus induced by nab-paclitaxel, a complication scarcely reported in existing literature related to paclitaxel use.
September 2023 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This case study reports that platelet-rich plasma treatment led to total hair regrowth in a 71-year-old woman with alopecia areata who had not responded to previous standard therapies.