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This review examines platelet-rich plasma therapy for musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries and reports no firm evidence supporting its routine use due to poor study design and inconsistent results.

This case report describes a female SLE patient with CNS involvement who developed an acute West Nile virus infection, highlighting the diagnostic challenges in differentiating infection from a disease flare in immunosuppressed individuals.

This study describes the clinical profile of scalp alopecia areata among patients at a tertiary care hospital, finding it more common in males, particularly those aged 21-30, with sudden onset and often asymptomatic progression.

This case report describes two women experiencing hormonally associated vestibulodynia and female arousal disorder, potentially linked to the use of spironolactone for androgen-mediated cutaneous disorders.

This study reports that monthly subcutaneous injections of concentrated growth factors improved hair appearance and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no side effects observed in the follow-up period.

PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.

This article reviews the traditional uses and documented properties of Tridax procumbens in medicine but reports no original research findings, emphasizing its potential therapeutic applications.

In this study, more than half of elderly residents in geriatric homes were found to be overweight but did not regularly take vitamins and minerals.

This study found that the LightSheer Diode EP Laser System significantly reduced hair growth among women with hirsutism, with side effects disappearing within three days and no long-term skin pigmentation issues observed.

This study found that among patients with Down syndrome, those with alopecia areata may have increased antiperoxidase antibodies, possibly linked to hypothyroidism.

This study observed that while all DMARD regimens had similar safety profiles, the leflunomide group experienced the most serious side effects leading to therapy discontinuation.

This study analyzed the lipid composition of mouse hair, focusing on sphingolipids, and found significant differences in ceramides, glucosylceramides, and sphingomyelins between hair follicles and hair shafts.

A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.

This study found that a high proportion of androgenetic alopecia patients were young individuals with mild types, potentially due to psychological stress in social situations.

This study analyzed data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and found that enfortumab vedotin, used for urothelial carcinoma, is linked to various cutaneous adverse events, including severe reactions like Stevens–Johnson syndrome, typically occurring early in treatment and predominantly affecting elderly male patients.

This study reported that Sintilimab combined with chemotherapy may improve outcomes in advanced NSCLC patients but carries a higher risk of certain side effects, including hypothyroidism.

This paper presents a therapeutic approach with excellent results in a case of lichen planopilaris overlapping with dermatomyositis and scleroderma, although broader applicability is not discussed.

This study reviewed cases of ocular adverse events linked to minoxidil use, finding central serous chorioretinopathy as the most common issue, with symptoms improving after discontinuation in many cases, yet causality remains uncertain.

This study analyzed hair styling mousses on the Slovenian market, finding that their formulations primarily rely on polymers, with no banned ingredients according to European cosmetics regulations.

This study observed that in a real-world pediatric setting, Janus kinase inhibitors led to improvements in scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash involvement in children with alopecia areata, with a generally favorable tolerability profile, though baseline imbalances and non-randomized treatment allocation limit causal conclusions and drug comparisons.

This narrative review reports that tissue-engineered scaffolds for wound healing generally match standard care outcomes, with some trials indicating faster healing and improved scar quality, despite challenges like limited cellular infiltration and inadequate vascularization.

In this study, topical finasteride showed mild-to-moderate improvement in androgenetic alopecia among a cohort in Saudi Arabia, with combination therapy outperforming monotherapy. Adverse events were rare. The study highlights the need for prospective trials to clarify finasteride's standalone effects.

In this study, UK young men showed limited awareness of age-related fertility decline, despite understanding lifestyle impacts on fertility, with most influenced by partner suitability and financial security in reproductive plans.

In this study, the Orbis PAXMAN® scalp cooling system showed effectiveness and good tolerability in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients, particularly those receiving anthracycline-free chemotherapy, though the presence of comorbidities was linked to a higher risk of severe alopecia.

This audit of ritlecitinib prescribing for severe alopecia areata found that regional practices largely followed national guidelines but highlighted the need for better psychological assessments and more consistent use of SALT scoring to inform treatment continuation decisions after 36 weeks.

This study observed that among 84 patients with alopecia areata, the majority were aware of the condition before diagnosis and perceived it as hereditary or exacerbated by stress, highlighting the need for both medical and psychosocial support to enhance their quality of life.

In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.

This meta-analysis found that fractional laser therapy significantly improved hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia and exhibited a favorable safety profile, with mild to moderate adverse events. Combination therapy with laser and other treatments was more effective than other treatments alone.

This study in Urmia, Iran, characterized women with PCOS, POF, and EMs, revealing a PCOS prevalence of 17.69% and emphasizing significant lifestyle and health differences compared to healthy individuals, particularly in rural areas, alongside identifying key screening features for POF and EMs.

This study reviews the efficacy and safety of advanced therapies like TNFα inhibitors and IL-17/IL-23 inhibitors for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, finding TNFα inhibitors particularly effective for severe or refractory cases, although prospective validation is needed for early intervention benefits.