This study found that scalp micropigmentation significantly improved psychological well-being among adults by enhancing appearance satisfaction and perceived physical attractiveness, but not through a direct relationship with psychological well-being itself.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study discusses the multifactorial causes of metabolic syndrome and its association with various skin conditions, indicating an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular issues, emphasizing the need for early lifestyle interventions and medical management.
January 2016 in “Journal of animal research” This study found significant correlations for copper and zinc levels between hair and plasma in Pomeranian and Labrador dogs, but no significant correlation for iron.
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March 2024 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters”
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review analyzed scientific literature and found that dermatological symptoms, such as hirsutism and acne, frequently appear as early indicators of PCOS, reflecting hormonal imbalances and aiding diagnosis of the disorder.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” This study found that both intralesional minoxidil 8% and botulinum toxin type A were equally effective in treating female pattern hair loss, with no significant difference in results between the two treatments.
March 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” In this study, an 18-year-old boy with alopecia areata successfully experienced normal and healthy hair regrowth after 4 months using microneedling with cupping, alongside internal herbal medication and topical oil application, as a cost-effective and less invasive alternative to high-cost hair treatments and transplantation.
December 2021 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” In this study, a microneedle patch system using pullulan as a polymer was found to efficiently deliver finasteride, promising convenience and effectiveness in treating hair loss.
This study found that Xiaochuang Drink significantly reduced the sebaceous gland and hair follicle diameter in a rabbit ear acne model and was determined to be safe at clinical doses.
January 2019 in “Clinical pediatric dermatology” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation in treating male pattern baldness, noting that scalp micropigmentation provides a non-surgical option to emulate natural hair appearance without downtime.
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June 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers evaluated the use of adipocyte-derived stem cell conditioned media combined with fractional laser or microneedling for treating refractory alopecia areata, finding that 64.3% of patients had significant hair regrowth, suggesting this combination may be an effective and safe treatment option.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study concluded that mucocutaneous symptoms can assist in diagnosing diabetes mellitus and its complications, highlighting the potential for dermatologists to detect related systemic issues early in patients.
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August 2006 in “Biopolymers” This study demonstrated that human hair shafts can be anatomically separated to obtain intact micron and nano keratin filaments using solvents like performic acid and urea.
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study reported the development of a workflow that combines SIMS and X-ray elemental mapping techniques for multimodal imaging at the single cell level, successfully applied to visualize elements, metals, and lipids in porcine skin without loss or delocalization.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study developed and tested Bicalutamide-loaded lipid vesicles in dissolving microarray patches for topical application, finding that they effectively deliver Bicalutamide through murine skin while maintaining a favorable safety profile, suggesting potential to improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” This study found that variations in the genes PDCD4, miR-21, and miR-449b may significantly influence breast cancer progression, with higher PDCD4 serum levels linked to increased breastfeeding.
February 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” In this randomized controlled trial, combining 4-weekly microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly increased hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, while side effects were minor and tolerable.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
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July 2024 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This case study reports that treating a female patient with facial partial unilateral lentiginosis using a 532-nm Nd:YAG fractional picosecond laser resulted in significant improvement in pigmentation without notable side effects, indicating it may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option.
This study found that adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Nanofat treatment for female pattern hair loss significantly increased terminal hair count and thickness after 6 months.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that four months of oral nutrient supplements improved hair density by 16-21% and caliber by 18-22% in men and women with pollution-related hair loss, addressing oxidative damage without using finasteride, antiandrogens, or minoxidil.
January 2010 in “Laboratory animal science” This study found that Heterogeneous Victoria A Acid Capsules significantly reduced sebaceous acid capsule diameter and hair follicle size in a rabbit model of micro-acne.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This review discusses the potential link between smoking and hair loss and suggests that raising awareness about this association could enhance anti-smoking education efforts.
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This review discusses the impact of menopause-related oestrogen deficiency on skin ageing and suggests that oestrogen use may improve collagen and skin elasticity, but it reports no clinical trial results.
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” This review explores the mechanisms of hair cell death due to factors like noise, ototoxic drugs, and aging and reports no conclusive clinical results; ongoing research may eventually enable preventive treatments for hearing loss.
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article details laboratory methods for isolating and culturing human dermal papilla cells but provides no new experimental results.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that current medications like finasteride and minoxidil can slow hair loss but only partially restore hair growth, with early treatment offering better outcomes.
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods” This study presented 3D images of human dermis, revealing fewer elastic fibers near hair follicles compared to other regions, which may aid future skin engineering efforts.
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses various techniques for evaluating hair shedding and alopecia but reports no new clinical results. The authors emphasize the value of specific clinical and instrumental methods in assessing hair growth.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing common hair and scalp diseases and introduces a new classification for specific skin surface abnormalities, without presenting new clinical results.