May 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses segmental vitiligo's clinical characteristics, treatment challenges, and the complex interplay with non-segmental vitiligo but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic and management approaches.
September 2024 in “Journal of Dental Specialities” This study found that platelet-rich plasma combined with micro-needling significantly increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects reported, though further high-quality trials are needed to validate these results and standardize treatments.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” In a randomized phase 2b clinical trial, oral ritlecitinib significantly reduced facial vitiligo area scores in patients with active nonsegmental vitiligo compared to placebo, with a favorable safety profile observed over 48 weeks, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment option (Ezzedine et al., 2023).
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.
December 2023 in “Modern engineering and innovative technologies” This article explores the theoretical foundations of the ChromaLens Precision Mapping system for analyzing hair, but it does not present any new experimental findings.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This review article evaluates new treatment techniques for androgenetic alopecia, including low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, microneedling, and topical growth factors and peptides, reporting positive outcomes such as hair regrowth and improved hair density and thickness.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that a new transdermal drug delivery system using globefish skin collagen peptides and dissolving microneedles effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and enhancing vascularization.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review examines the mechanisms of hair follicle development and regeneration, discussing current hair loss treatments and emerging therapies like low-level laser therapy and stem cell therapy, which the authors suggest show promise in managing hair loss.
November 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” Results are not reported in this abstract, which raises the question of whether caffeine has a stimulating effect on hair growth both in laboratory settings and live subjects.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this case report, a 33-year-old woman with severe post-COVID alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth after two months of treatment with topical minoxidil, tacrolimus, and scalp PRP with micro-needling, though some bald patches reoccurred.
This review discusses various non-invasive methods for diagnosing alopecia areata, highlighting that trichoscopy signs like short vellus hairs and yellow dots are sensitive indicators of the condition, while advanced imaging techniques provide valuable information on hair follicle status and scalp inflammation.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the scalp microinfusion MMP® technique for hair loss treatment and reports no new results; it emphasizes the need for more standardized studies.
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that prevelex coatings on microwell array devices enhanced the formation of uniform cell spheroids and enabled the development of hair follicles in tissue engineering applications.
This case report and literature review concluded that using the follicular unit extraction technique for hair transplants in androgenetic alopecia patients yields satisfactory aesthetic results and high patient satisfaction over 12 months.
This bibliographic review highlights the importance of microneedling as a dermatological technique for treating androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing its potential benefits and the need for personalized treatment by skilled dermatologists.
This article reviews a clinical case of pseudofolliculitis, highlighting its chronic nature, commonality in individuals with curly hair, and suggests management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in hair transplant procedures, emphasizing the role of micro-inflammation and the usefulness of trichoscopy for detecting complications, and reports no new clinical results.
This case report observed that a 44-year-old male patient with androgenetic alopecia experienced increased hair density and patient satisfaction after treatment with microneedling, growth factors, and minoxidil.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, micro-CT analysis revealed that severe hypospadias in finasteride-induced rats was associated with varying levels of preputial blood circulation, impacting potential surgical approaches.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that a combination therapy of subcision, micro-needling, and TCA CROSS led to significant improvement in atrophic acne scars, with many patients showing improved scar grades over the treatment period.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This study developed in vitro methods to regenerate hair follicles and erector muscles by mimicking their native structures and mechanical conditions, reconstructing hair follicle-like structures and forming muscle-like tissues.
July 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” The study found that a modified two-step enzyme digestion method was an efficient and rapid technique for isolating human axillary dermal papilla cells from a few specimens.
This study found that human hair follicles can be used to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, which can then efficiently differentiate back into keratinocytes.
This study found that scalp care using micro-needle therapy was effective in improving hair density and thickness in middle-aged women with menopausal symptoms compared to a control group.
This study introduces a new type of tissue micromodule, the micro tissue precursor (μTP), which can form complex 3D tissues, including lung stroma and skin models supporting hair viability.
December 2008 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Recent dermatological research highlights include new virus discoveries, genetic links to skin conditions, and insights into skin healing and pigmentation.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to identify different types of hair loss in women.
This study reported that autogenic hair follicle transplantation provided good cosmetic results and improved quality of life for patients with post-irradiation alopecia, despite delayed hair regrowth due to blood supply deficits.