May 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study describes a novel method using force-triggered density gradient sedimentation for efficiently isolating dermal papilla cells from neonatal mouse skin, showing promise for hair follicle regeneration research.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” In this study, an Emulgel containing Tridax procumbens extract was formulated and found to have promising physical properties and antimicrobial activity for wound healing.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a reliable RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide, which was validated as accurate, precise, and robust for pharmaceutical applications.
January 2023 in “National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology” This study of South Indian patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases using low-dose methotrexate reported that while mild adverse effects such as hair loss and nausea were common, serious events like cytopenia were less frequent, and folic acid supplementation significantly reduced their prevalence.
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that adding methionine to a low-protein diet improved wool production and feed efficiency in Angora rabbits by promoting hair follicle development through mechanisms involving IGF1, KAP, and versican signaling.
November 2022 in “Piretc” This study developed an algorithm for predicting the impact of innovations on economic growth and reported its potential to enhance innovation policy decisions.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review examines the potential roles of azathioprine and methotrexate in treating alopecia areata, concluding that both can be effective as monotherapy or in combination therapy.
March 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” In this prospective clinical trial, azathioprine with steroid minipulse therapy and methotrexate with steroid minipulse therapy both improved hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but methotrexate showed slightly higher efficacy.
July 2021 in “Dermatology archives” In this study, 27 pediatric patients with alopecia areata treated with methotrexate showed statistically significant improvement in hair regrowth between 12-15 months, suggesting the medication's delayed but effective results, though common side effects included mood changes and gastrointestinal discomfort.
December 2020 in “Macromolecular Symposia” This study found that incorporating acrylic and methacrylic acid into poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) copolymers improves film mechanical properties but negatively affects their interaction with keratin for hair care applications.
January 2020 in “Ayurline: IJ-RIM” This study found that Eclipta alba Hassk. (Bhrungraj) significantly inhibited the growth of human liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential as an anticancer agent.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
July 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study developed a validated UV spectrophotometric method that can be used to accurately determine finasteride content in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that low dose methotrexate did not increase hair loss in rheumatoid arthritis patients compared to healthy controls, and many patients even showed a reduction in hair fall over the short term.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who discontinued and restarted methotrexate had less improvement in disease activity, more side effects, and more initial comorbidities than those who persisted on the therapy.
February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that 29.4% of patients treated with methotrexate for non-hair-related conditions experienced increased hair loss, with more frequent reports among women.
January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study identified 14 different phytoconstituents in the methanolic fruit extract of Citrullus colocynthis, suggesting its potential pharmacological importance.
September 2018 in “PubMed” This review discusses various strategies, including vitamin A and dextromethorphan supplementation, to manage methotrexate toxicity and improve adherence in patients with rheumatic diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” This study found that Cochrane systematic reviews on drug safety had higher methodological quality than non-Cochrane reviews, with the type of review and disease area affecting quality.
June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
This study found that structural changes in the stroma surrounding hair follicles and skin laxity are associated with the appearance of large pores, regardless of ethnicity or age.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides author information and location affiliations for a study conducted in Bangkok, Thailand, but it does not include reported results or study details.
June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that methotrexate, when administered according to current recommendations, effectively manages rheumatoid arthritis for many patients in Poland, although regular monitoring is necessary due to possible adverse effects.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” A girl's hair loss from a pharmacy error improved after getting the right medicine.
January 2014 in “SciDok (Saarland University and State Library)” This study demonstrated that in vitro pig ear models effectively predict human follicular uptake of nanoparticles for potential transfollicular vaccination, but massage did not enhance nanoparticle penetration.
January 2014 in “Dermatology Review” This review discusses the potential benefits of folate supplementation to mitigate methotrexate side effects in psoriasis patients and reports no new clinical data, suggesting further randomized controlled trials are needed.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this case study, an 11-year-old boy with extensive alopecia areata showed 80% hair regrowth after six months of treatment with methylprednisolone despite initial lack of response to topical therapies.
June 2013 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study concluded that while methotrexate-related adverse events were infrequent in early rheumatoid arthritis patients taking adalimumab, some increased with higher methotrexate doses, suggesting use of the lowest effective dose.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
In this study, increasing the methionine level in the diet of pregnant female rabbits stimulated the development of hair follicles in their offspring and improved hair fiber diameter.