10 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a significantly different gut microbiota composition compared to healthy controls, suggesting possible microbiota involvement in the disease's pathogenesis.
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February 2022 in “Genes” This study found a significant association between gut microbiome composition and PCOS in Indian women, relating specific bacterial genera to reproductive health and metabolic indicators.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This review discusses the role of gut steroids in communicating with the gut microbiota and their potential implications in treating gastrointestinal disorders and related brain conditions, suggesting new perspectives on steroid molecules as therapeutic agents.
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October 2017 in “Oncotarget” In this study, NIH hairless mice showed increased susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection compared to NIH mice, potentially due to differences in gut microbiota and monocyte levels.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study reports that a 9-week-old infant with Netherton syndrome showed rapid and sustained symptom improvement, including skin microbiome normalization and developmental progress, after off-label dupilumab treatment, without adverse reactions.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” This research highlighted that the gut microbiota may influence ovarian health, suggesting it could be used as a biomarker for early diagnosis and treatment of diseases like PCOS, ovarian insufficiency, and ovarian cancer due to its impact on hormone levels.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Phenomics” This review explores skin microbiome composition and its ecological interactions, highlighting the role of host and environmental factors in shaping the microbial community, but provides no new research findings.
4 citations
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December 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses dietary interventions as a modifiable factor in managing hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for informed lifestyle choices.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the connection between the gut-skin axis and the development of dermatological conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and acne, and discusses the potential of probiotics in reshaping the microbiome to alleviate these skin issues.
May 2026 in “Microorganisms” This study found that individuals with seborrheic alopecia had significant disruptions in their scalp microbiome, marked by imbalances in certain bacteria and fungi, and that a 12-week herbal shampoo intervention helped restore microbial diversity and improve clinical symptoms.
April 2026 in “Preprints.org” The study found that enhancing quercetin bioavailability with EubioQuercetin may amplify its anti-aging effects in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and improving intestinal barrier function.
February 2026 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” Modifying gut bacteria with pro- and postbiotics may help treat hair loss.
February 2026 in “Animals” In this study, supplementing low-protein diets with 0.75% methionine maintained growth performance, improved fur quality, enhanced nutrient utilization, and supported intestinal microbiota balance in blue foxes, with significant results on several biochemical parameters and nutrient digestibility observed.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that serum amino acid profiles changed significantly following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity, and identified serum leucine levels as an independent risk factor for postoperative alopecia.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, PA-011, a traditional Chinese medicine extract, was shown to improve hair growth in alopecia areata model mice by reducing skin inflammation and altering skin microbiota, indicating its potential therapeutic role for this condition.
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review explores the potential benefits of plant-based diets, herbal remedies, and phytochemicals for managing PCOS, suggesting they may help regulate menstrual cycles, improve metabolic parameters, and reduce androgen levels, offering a promising, holistic approach to treatment.
This study identified specific gut bacterial pathways that may serve as potential therapeutic targets for managing androgenetic alopecia in obese individuals.
May 2025 in “Annals of surgical case reports & images.” Certain gut bacteria may protect against hair loss, while others may increase the risk.
December 2024 in “Medicine” This study suggests a potential genetic link between gut microbiota and androgenetic alopecia, identifying specific microbial taxa associated with either increased or reduced risk.
August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that oral administration of solubilized sturgeon oil in mice promoted hair growth and positively influenced the gut microbiome associated with hair growth promotion.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study found that certain gut microbiota are linked with androgenetic alopecia, identifying both risk and protective microbial factors, which could inform targeted probiotic strategies for managing AGA.
March 2024 in “Nutrients” This study found that individuals with Alopecia Areata had distinct gut microbiome characteristics, including reduced species richness and specific microbial biomarkers, suggesting a potential link with oxidative stress.
February 2024 in “Heliyon” In this study, AGA patients exhibited distinct lipidomic profiles and higher metabolic syndrome prevalence compared to controls, with certain lipids correlated to key AGA-related factors like DHT, PGD2, and TGF-β1.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in plant physiology” This review discusses recent findings on how root hairs and root exudate secretion play critical roles in recruiting nitrogen-fixing bacteria, potentially aiding the development of cereal crops that can use atmospheric nitrogen, which may reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study identified key trends and influential contributors in skin microbiome research from the past decade, highlighting the growing publication rates, major players like the USA, and prominent researchers such as Gallo RL.
This review discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles from various sources for skin rejuvenation and cosmetic use, noting promising results, especially with mesenchymal stem cell-derived vesicles, but reports no new clinical results.
57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” This review discusses the roles of immune responses and cells in skin health and disease, emphasizing recent insights into their mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications, but presents no new experimental results.