15 citations
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June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy with an 830-nm wavelength most significantly stimulated hair growth in rats, compared to other wavelengths tested.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” This review assesses low-level laser therapy in plastic surgery and reports that it may improve flap survival and burn scars, but lacks efficacy for venous ulcers, alopecia, and skin aging.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
12 citations
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The authors concluded that VSCAPSI, a videodermoscopy-based assessment tool, provides evidence for early diagnosis, differential diagnosis, follow-up, and screening of scalp psoriasis.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Results are not reported in this letter to the editor on the use of scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads for hair restoration.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that both FUE and FUT methods are equally effective in producing high-quality hair grafts, with FUE offering the advantage of less noticeable scarring compared to FUT.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” This review covers trichoscopy's role in diagnosing scalp disorders, emphasizing its potential to improve clinical accuracy, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that applying Crescina® HFSC lotion for four months effectively increased hair growth and reduced hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Archiv der Pharmazie” This study found that the FGF-2 mimetic SUN11602 and VEGF mimetic ONO-1301 had unique effects on skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes, indicating potential for improving wound healing.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for alopecia, finding promising preliminary results with topical caffeine for androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, but limited success in alopecia areata.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that a cellulose membrane significantly shortened the healing time and reduced the ulcer area in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers compared to a standard antimicrobial dressing.
This study reported that pentoxifylline-loaded liposomes, optimized using a statistical design method, achieved a maximum encapsulation efficiency of 84.23% and a controlled 72-hour drug release, potentially improving therapeutic delivery of the drug with limited bioavailability.
In this case report, the authors detail a successful management of early scalp ischemia after hair transplantation using the FLOW protocol, which emphasizes cause correction, local vasodilation, oxygenation optimization, and wound care, resulting in recovery without necrosis.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This review highlights the potential benefits of low-level light therapy for treating various alopecias, with reported improvements in hair density and count, especially when combined with minoxidil or finasteride, but it offers no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Věda a perspektivy” Treating alopecia effectively requires combining medical, cosmetic, and barbering methods for both physical and emotional well-being.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This abstract highlights that Theobroma cacao, commonly associated with chocolate, has potential benefits for hair health beyond its culinary appeal, though specific results are not reported.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” In this study, exposure to e-cigarette vapor was reported to trigger the release of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10, which could contribute to dermatological issues.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this study, 10 men with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to standard treatments showed significant hair regrowth and satisfaction after being treated with polydioxanone scalp threads, suggesting a potential therapeutic advantage for this approach.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study investigated the hair growth-promoting effect of topical nebivolol cream in mice, but the abstract does not provide specific results or conclusions.
April 2021 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics” This study found that a combination treatment of laser photobiomodulation and plasma jet therapy was effective in improving alopecia areata in a 38-year-old woman after 14 sessions over three months, as evidenced by comparative photo documentation.
This review summarizes methods for creating alopecia areata animal models and reports no new results, emphasizing that improved evaluation and combined disease models are needed for future research.
January 2015 in “Dermatology Review” This study found that LED light therapy may stimulate skin regeneration and wound healing, with various wavelengths affecting fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis, and hair growth in experimental settings.
January 2011 in “Web journal anti-aging medicine/Anti-aging medicine” In this study, kamishoyosangoshimotsuto extract improved skin moisture, texture, and brightness, as well as hair thickness and strength in women with skin and scalp hair problems over 24 weeks.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews studies on the side effects of cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs, detailing various toxicities such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurotoxicity, but provides no new clinical results.
215 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dutasteride increased scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, particularly at a 2.5 mg dose, and was more effective than finasteride over 24 weeks.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This review summarizes recent advancements in follicular targeting for drug delivery via hair follicles and calls for pilot studies in humans to explore potential clinical applications.
211 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” This article discusses the coordinated roles of different epidermal stem cells and other cell types in the skin's wound healing process and reports no new experimental results.