In this randomized, double-blind study of 24 participants with hair loss, the combination of bromelain and finasteride increased hair count, thickness, and density significantly more than finasteride alone or a placebo cream, while reducing inflammatory markers.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Mosquito Research” In this study, the combination of petroleum ether extracts from Jacquinia ruscifolia flowers and Thuja orientalis strobili demonstrated synergistic larvicidal effects against third-instar Culex quinquefasciatus larvae, achieving 100% mortality at 250 ppm with noted synergism particularly in a 1:2 ratio.
December 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease” In a tropical, high-burden region, this study found that tinea corporis and tinea cruris were the most common types of dermatophytosis, particularly affecting female adults, and that treatment commonly involved griseofulvin and ketoconazole cream, with Trichophyton mentagrophytes as the prevalent pathogen.
December 2024 in “Kufa Medical journal” The study reported that patients with alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of IL-17A and IL-2 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these interleukins may play an important role in the disease, though they did not correlate with its severity or duration.
July 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This review reports that transgender individuals undergoing hormonal therapy for gender transition face increased risks of cardiovascular disorders, brain tumors, changes in bone density, metabolic disorders, and other health issues, while highlighting the necessity of this therapy for gender transformation.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
April 2024 in “Current journal of applied science and technology” This study developed an ointment from palm kernel oil and shea butter, which demonstrated improved hair growth in rabbits and may inform the creation of non-harmful hair growth products for humans.
April 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” This article discusses the genetic and hormonal factors involved in androgenetic alopecia and its association with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders, but it does not present new research findings.
January 2024 in “Medical mycology journal” This study reported three cases of tinea corporis caused by Microsporum canis in a household, linked to a domestic cat, where genetic analysis suggested a familial transmission route.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, an 18-year-old girl with patchy alopecia areata and associated symptoms, such as scalp itching and dandruff, showed improvement after 4 months of treatment with homeopathic medicine.
January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study demonstrated that aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Catharanthus roseus and Schwenckia americana showed no acute oral toxicity at the tested dose in rats, although histological changes in kidney and liver tissues were observed.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” This case study reported that a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis successfully recovered after treatment with Bravecto (fluralaner) and supportive therapies, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing Demodex canis infections in dogs.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” In this study investigating canine pyoderma, the researchers found that Staphylococcus species isolated from 57 dogs were most sensitive to the antibiotic Linezolid, with a 100% sensitivity rate, followed by other antibiotics like Doxycycline hydrochloride and Cefpodoxime.
November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This review of Cedrus libani highlights its potential as a source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials and notes that it may offer analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits; however, further toxicological and clinical studies are necessary to confirm its safety and efficacy for treating human diseases.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This study on UVB-exposed mice found that topical application of 10% Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil significantly increased hair length and follicle diameter, attributed potentially to its antioxidant compounds.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” In this study of 50 rural children with tinea capitis, 64% had the non-inflammatory type, while 28% had the inflammatory type, with most cases showing positive results in KOH examinations.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this study, researchers isolated gram-positive bacteria from acne lesions in 50 patients, finding that Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, and Leuconostoc mesenteroides were present at varying frequencies, indicating multimicrobial causes for acne vulgaris.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” This study in Kitui County, Kenya, identified histopathological lesions due to Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations in dogs, including parasitic granulomas and eosinophilic lymphadenitis, leading to severe health effects such as emaciation and potential death.
January 2023 in “Trakia Journal of Sciences” In this study, goats infested with lice exhibited specific hematological and biochemical changes, including anemia and hypoferremia in those with sucking lice and leukocytosis in those with biting lice, which normalized following eprinomectin treatment.
July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats.
March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” This study found that nearly half of the tinea capitis patients at a Surabaya hospital had cat contact, with the most common symptoms being crust and hair loss.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that gene therapy using a mouse cytomegalovirus vector with telomerase reverse transcriptase or follistatin significantly extended lifespan and improved health markers in mice, without adverse effects.
This study found that lateral root formation in plants in response to L. bicolor volatiles involves complex signaling processes, potentially including unknown proteins, CRKs, and ABA pathways.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the clinical severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, evaluated through Hurley staging, VAS, PGA, and SAHS, significantly affects patients' work absenteeism and presenteeism, with presenteeism being more prevalent.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, dose-response modeling predicted that once-daily abrocitinib doses of 100 mg and 200 mg may provide a clinically meaningful response in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared to placebo.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a history of smoking significantly predicted a more refractory course of palmoplantar pustulosis, with associated comorbidities often including hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thyroid diseases.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that different roles in dermatology clinics have varying levels of understanding and awareness of the overall clinic visit process, with educational interventions potentially enhancing clinic efficiency and quality of care.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that palmoplantar pustulosis patients exhibited oral dysbiosis, particularly among those with pustulotic arthro-osteosis, as compared to healthy controls.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this first-in-human study, BLZ-100, an intraoperative fluorescent imaging agent, was administered to 21 patients before skin cancer surgery and was found to be well tolerated without serious adverse effects, suggesting its potential to help distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous tissue based on fluorescence.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that high skin expression of amphiregulin in acute graft-versus-host disease was associated with severe disease grade, poor overall survival, and increased non-relapse mortality.