22 citations
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April 2021 in “Human Cell” MicroRNAs may help diagnose and treat hair loss disorders.
20 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of skin-associated adipocytes in modulating skin immune responses and infection, reporting no new experimental results.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this observational study, researchers found that mini-pulse oral corticosteroids effectively reduced hair loss in alopecia areata patients who did not respond to topical therapies, though early-onset patients and those with hypothyroidism were less likely to benefit.
16 citations
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March 1996 in “PubMed” In this study, an 8-year-old girl with alopecia totalis experienced complete hair regrowth on the OMP regime after incomplete results with a previous treatment of oral betamethasone.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining weekly transverse needling sessions with mini-punch grafting significantly accelerated and enhanced repigmentation in stable, resistant non-segmental vitiligo lesions compared to each procedure alone or non-procedural treatment.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, oral mini-pulse methylprednisolone therapy for alopecia areata was reported to be effective and safe over 6 months, with 82.2% of patients recovering well and no adverse events observed.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” This review discusses the psychological factors associated with aesthetic surgery, highlighting that pre-existing mood disorders may predispose patients to increased depression and anxiety postoperatively.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “South Asian research journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the risks of metal exposure from cosmetic products and emphasizes the need for stricter regulation and consumer awareness, without presenting new data or results.
1 citations
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February 2025 This review highlights the potential health benefits of herbal-based hair oils, which incorporate ingredients like coconut oil, amla, and hibiscus, for strengthening hair, nourishing follicles, and promoting scalp health through their antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review highlights icariin’s potential to regulate macrophages in varying conditions, discussing its effects on macrophage polarization, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, and noting the development of delivery systems to enhance its therapeutic impact.
January 2026 in “Andrology” This study found that PRP injections are safe and may slightly reduce penile curvature and improve PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, but the changes are not significant enough to predict long-term effects.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.
November 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed a corticosteroid treatment regimen for a 52-year-old woman with extensive alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth and sustained remission over 12 months, suggesting oral mini-pulse therapy as a viable alternative for those ineligible for JAK inhibitors.
This study found that PRP injections may safely improve penile curvature and PDQ scores in men with stable-phase Peyronie's Disease, although the curvature reduction observed was not enough to determine long-term clinical significance.
January 2025 in “Tanzania journal of health research/Tanzania Journal of Health Research” This research discusses autologous mini-punch grafting, a surgical technique for treating stable, minor vitiligo when non-surgical treatments fail, reporting up to 75% repigmentation success in 78% of treated patients, although complications like cobblestoning and graft rejection may occur.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” This review comprehensively examines the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant, detailing its distribution, physical and chemical properties, bioactive compounds, ethnomedicinal uses, and potential toxicity, providing a broad understanding of its characteristics and health implications.
September 2023 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study highlights the declining availability of Indian Sandalwood due to overharvesting and spike disease and emphasizes the importance of suitable host plant selection for its cultivation.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This review examines the therapeutic effects of photobiomodulation on severe medical illnesses but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes its potential in neurology, pulmonology, inflammation, dermatology, wound healing, and oncology.
January 2021 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This study found that hydroxychloroquine was less effective than betamethasone oral mini pulse therapy in managing alopecia areata, with patients on hydroxychloroquine experiencing score increases and more relapses at 24 weeks, though adverse event rates were similar between the groups.
November 2016 in “Faridpur Medical College Journal” This study observed that Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed a good response in 60% of lichen planus patients, though further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
58 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” This review discusses the development and application of multiphoton microscopy in dermatology, highlighting its advantages and potential future research directions without reporting new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that 29.6% of patients seeking treatment for hair loss meet the criteria for hair-related body dysmorphic disorder, significantly higher than in general dermatology patients.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This review discusses the potential and varied uses of spironolactone in dermatological conditions such as acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, hirsutism, and female pattern androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing dosage, treatment recommendations, and adverse effects for practical clinical use.
58 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that activating Nrf2 in human hair follicles significantly reduced oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and protected against hair growth inhibition, suggesting a protective role for Nrf2 against redox insult in this context.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that azathioprine pulse therapy and betamethasone both effectively managed alopecia areata with similar hair regrowth results, though betamethasone had significantly more side effects, suggesting azathioprine as a preferable alternative to corticosteroids.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights that hormones significantly influence the wound healing process by coordinating cellular and molecular activities, and hormonal therapy is emerging as a promising treatment, with current research focusing on optimizing dosages and minimizing side effects.
May 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review explores emerging 3D bioprinting strategies for hair follicle creation, highlighting their potential to advance alopecia treatment and trichology research, but notes the need for further optimization and reduced maintenance costs before clinical use.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review synthesizes recent research on how Wnt signaling regulates skin, hair follicle, and nail regeneration, highlighting its compartment-specific roles and discussing targeted strategies for treating conditions like alopecia, chronic wounds, and skin cancer.
This study of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata in Morocco found that oral betamethasone mini-pulses yielded ≥50% hair regrowth in 62.5% of cases, improved quality of life scores, and were generally well-tolerated, though relapses and mild side effects were noted.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review reports that while essential oils are popular for hair health benefits like growth stimulation and hair quality improvement, scientific evidence supporting these claims remains limited and inconclusive.