December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review synthesizes recent molecular and preclinical advances in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, highlighting how interventions targeting specific intracellular signaling pathways and utilizing stem cell technologies can support precision regrowth and structural follicle reconstruction.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.
This article discusses folliculitis decalvans as a cicatricial alopecia caused by a neutrophilic immune reaction to microbial biofilms, but it reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” This systematic review reported that probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary supplements may improve hair density and reduce dandruff severity in individuals with scalp disorders, potentially by modifying inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota composition; however, variability across studies limits the strength of these conclusions.
October 2025 in “Journal of Biota” In this study, SCOBY kombucha gel significantly accelerated incision wound healing in mice, particularly with a 12% concentration, as shown by a notable reduction in wound size compared to lower concentrations and controls.
October 2025 in “Saúde (Santa Maria)” This review reported that spironolactone, used off-label, is an effective and safe treatment option for adult women with acne, presenting fewer adverse reactions compared to common treatments like antimicrobials, which carry the risk of microbial resistance.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review provides current insights into the role of Demodex mites in acne and rosacea, detailing their involvement in sebaceous gland diseases due to their potential to cause inflammation and disrupt skin microbial balance, while suggesting methods to correct mite overgrowth.
September 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers developed an herbal hair tonic using ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, and neem, and evaluated its antibacterial, antifungal, and hair strength-enhancing properties, though specific results are not reported.
June 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” This study aimed to identify the factors that influence the clinical severity of scalp seborrheic dermatitis, although specific results are not reported.
In this research, geography was found to explain more variation in the human skin microbiome than skin type, while host genetics contributed unique microbial structures, highlighting their role in skin microbiome ecology through extensive genomic and metagenomic analyses in a diverse international cohort.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changes in scalp bacteria are linked to female hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” In this study, a combined rosemary and neem extract outperformed ketoconazole and minoxidil in treating dandruff, scalp disorders, and promoting hair growth, demonstrating potent antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties in lab settings.
January 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” This study discusses the potential of microbial exopolysaccharides as safer cosmetic ingredients compared to synthetic chemicals like parabens and BHA, which may cause skin damage and cancer; exopolysaccharides offer benefits like antimicrobial and antioxidative effects without harmful impacts.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR-targeted cancer therapy can cause skin issues starting at hair follicles, leading to inflammation.
July 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Malassezia species may contribute to hair loss in AGA patients.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, an 8-month-old pug with poor health and skin issues was treated effectively for mixed infections, resulting in complete recovery after 60 days.
August 2022 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” This review discusses the possible roles of skin and intestinal microbiota in acne pathogenesis and covers related research on traditional Chinese medicine treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
December 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” This review discusses the impact of dysbiosis on scalp diseases like seborrheic dermatitis and alopecia areata, reporting no new results; the authors suggest the microbiome could offer therapeutic options.
December 2021 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of Neelibhringadi keratailam and found significant variations in market samples compared to a prepared sample, indicating potential quality control issues.
July 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses Ayurvedic perspectives on acne vulgaris and outlines potential natural remedies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the scalp microbiome's unique features and its potential role in hair disorders, suggesting that microbiome-targeted treatments could offer new therapeutic options, though no clinical results are reported.
September 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Medicine” This article discusses the role of the microbiome in different forms of alopecia and highlights the importance of Omics approaches for future research, but it provides no new clinical results.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tight junctions extend to the most superficial layer of the stratum granulosum in human skin, challenging previous claims of their limited presence in the epidermis.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gut microbiota influences the development of alopecia areata.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This source describes the development of a new cream combining salicylic acid and retinol, assessed for its potential to alleviate itching in dermatitis and treat acne vulgaris, with stability and patch testing indicating no irritation or allergic reactions.
July 2018 in “Media Informasi” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandan leaf and mother-in-law's tongue extracts in hair tonic showed similar hair growth activity as 5% minoxidil after three weeks.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
June 2014 in “Wound Medicine” This review discusses evaluation and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes a multi-system approach using the mnemonic "MY PCOS.