April 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights evidence that exercise benefits skin health by enhancing collagen synthesis and reducing oxidative stress and discusses the potential of AI technology to personalize exercise programs, optimizing skin benefits based on individual needs and environmental factors.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This review examines ultrasound-assisted and laser-based transdermal drug delivery technologies, highlighting their success in enhancing drug penetration through the skin but also noting challenges such as parameter optimization, potential skin irritation, and high equipment costs.
January 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review investigated various herbal remedies for hair loss and found potential benefits in promoting hair growth across several conditions like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. However, the authors noted limitations in existing studies and recommended more robust trials to confirm efficacy.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” This review explores the potential, challenges, and recent advancements of dissolving microneedles in drug delivery, summarizing their varied applications and current limitations without providing new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This case study observed that hijāmah bil shart (wet cupping) led to significant improvements in hair texture, reduced shedding, and overall scalp health in a 34-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Humanities science current issues” Proper training is crucial for safe and effective hair extensions.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This case study involving a 63-year-old woman with female pattern hair loss found that a 3-month regimen of low-dose oral minoxidil increased hair density from 98 to 140 hairs per square centimeter, but caution was advised regarding its safety and efficacy without larger trials.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.
April 2022 in “Health care of Tajikistan” This review discusses the etiology and pathogenesis of alopecia areata in children, highlighting the roles of heredity, immune factors, lipid peroxidation violations, microcirculation issues, and vitamin D deficiencies but reports no new clinical results.
This study conducted a literature review and found that intradermotherapy, a minimally invasive technique involving needle punctures and drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, appears to be safe and effective for short-term treatment of alopecia, with satisfactory results and no significant side effects.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports encouraging results in treating androgenetic alopecia by combining injectable PRF and PDO thread insertion on the scalp.
January 2020 in “한국공업화학회 연구논문 초록집” This study found that microencapsulated dermal papilla cells in hyaluronic acid/collagen hydrogel retained their ability to initiate hair follicle regeneration, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment.
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.
March 2015 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” This study found that capillaroscopic patterns varied among patients with systemic scleroderma, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia, suggesting potential microcirculation disturbances; however, no correlations were observed with serum angiogenic markers.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” This study found that intradermal injections of group B vitamins and cystin B6 complex improved scalp circulation, supported hair growth, and reduced hair loss in patients with diffuse alopecia.
This study observed that the extract of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma promoted hair growth in C57BL/6J mice by enhancing local perfusion and inhibiting platelet aggregation.
April 2023 in “Seven Editora eBooks” This review discusses essential oils for androgenetic alopecia and hair growth but reports that few robust clinical trials currently support their effectiveness; the authors call for more research.
December 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study, androgenetic alopecia patients exhibited more nailfold capillary abnormalities, suggesting a potential link between microcirculation issues and the condition.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” This study found that a topical solution of caffeine and minoxidil 2.5% was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil 2.5% alone.
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November 2024 in “Gels” This review discusses hydrogel-forming microneedles for non-invasive drug delivery in dermatology and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing their promise in improving treatment adherence and patient comfort.
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March 2006 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review examines the effects of menopause on skin aging and suggests hormone replacement therapy may improve some symptoms, without providing new clinical findings.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” This study found that topical application of N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt increased dermal blood flow and velocity in human subjects, likely through its effects on endothelial cells and NO-dependent vasodilation.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” This study demonstrates the use of microscopy-guided laser ablation to create a highly structured 3D hydrogel-based organotypic skin model with folliculoid structures, potentially useful for studying hair follicle development or bioactive substance screening.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” This study found that hypertensive patients with severe androgenic alopecia exhibited impaired coronary microcirculation, suggesting they may face increased cardiovascular risk.
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June 2023 in “Gels” This study highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research, emphasizing their roles in controlled drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and treatment of various conditions, such as cardiac issues, joint diseases, and bone regeneration.
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study found that a new hair loss lotion containing various cosmetic ingredients significantly increased total hair fibers and anagen hairs in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, while also improving visual hair characteristics and receiving positive user feedback without adverse effects.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review evaluates the efficacy and safety of natural hair growth actives set to enter the 2025–2026 market, noting their potential as alternatives to conventional therapies for alopecia but highlighting formulation challenges that may impact their effectiveness.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review critically evaluated natural hair growth actives for the 2025–2026 marketplace and found they show potential as alternatives to conventional therapies for androgenetic alopecia, with favorable safety and patient acceptance, though challenges such as formulation instability and limited follicular penetration remain.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the authors explored the multifaceted connection between stress and stress-induced telogen effluvium, emphasizing how elevated cortisol levels and impaired microcirculation contribute to hair loss, along with potential interventions, including both medicinal and non-medicinal strategies like relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study discusses how stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, by triggering hormonal imbalances and affecting microcirculation and hair follicle homeostasis. It highlights both medicinal and non-medicinal interventions, such as relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals, as potential treatment strategies.