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March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article reviews over-the-counter products and active ingredients marketed for hair loss treatment, noting that many lack robust efficacy evidence except for minoxidil, which has temporary effects, and highlights the caution needed when recommending products to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the current role and challenges of compounding in dermatology without presenting new research results; the authors suggest its resurgence in practice despite pharmaceutical alternatives.
April 2026 in “Research Square” This study found that dental students' manual dexterity was weakly associated with their performance in skills-based assessments, while self-perceived skill levels showed no significant correlation with assessment outcomes, suggesting a potential benefit from focusing on dexterity enhancement in dental education.
In this case study, ischemic stroke occurred in a 20-year-old male taking finasteride for hair loss, with multiple genetic predispositions for thrombosis; while causality is uncertain, clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing finasteride to patients with thrombotic risk factors.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The study concluded that the Exprecell™ device for preparing anticoagulant-free f-PRF increases volume yield and simplifies the process while maintaining biological activity comparable to conventional methods, suggesting potential clinical utility.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study describes a case where a patient with Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms achieved increased serum B12 levels and symptom relief through treatment with Amyron syrup and Amlycure DS capsules, rather than traditional B12 supplements.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This opinion piece discusses strategies for managing cancer-related alopecia, emphasizing personalized approaches including scalp cooling and topical minoxidil, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, scalp cooling therapy was found to be well tolerated and effective at improving hair preservation for Asian women with breast or gynecological cancers undergoing certain chemotherapy regimens, particularly weekly paclitaxel, compared to historical controls.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes the first recorded instance of posterior cerebral artery dissection in a patient with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, which uniquely progressed from cerebral infarction to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Skin problems are common in Bangladesh due to arsenic, prompt treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial, maternal transmission causes most neonatal herpes, treatments for pediatric vasculitis are effective, the chickenpox vaccine works, more frequent UVB therapy helps psoriasis, certain jobs increase hand dermatitis risk, monoclonal antibodies treat psoriasis well, lifestyle affects psoriasis, alefacept improves psoriasis, imiquimod cream partially clears basal cell carcinoma, and iron may not help chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
July 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that the efflux of calcium in root hairs of Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly through the ER-localized ACA2 and ACA7, is crucial for modulating cytoplasmic calcium signals and enabling proper root hair growth, with disruptions leading to impaired elongation.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review found that combined oral contraceptives remain the primary treatment for hirsutism and acne in women with PCOS, but highlighted the need for further research to refine therapeutic options given the variable efficacy and emerging treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists.
May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explores the complex mechanisms of skin aging, including cellular senescence and disrupted communication, and highlights rejuvenation strategies like gene expression rewiring and microbiome modulation, offering potential frameworks for regenerative therapies and precise interventions in skin and systemic aging.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study discusses advancements in nanotechnology and theranostic dressings, which may significantly improve chronic wound care by effectively targeting biofilms and enabling real-time monitoring, although obstacles to broad applicability and sustainability remain.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found no statistically significant protective effect of antioxidant therapy against acute mountain sickness, though results were inconclusive due to limited data and methodological variability.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This case report highlights that in postmenopausal women with severe hyperandrogenism, thorough adrenal and pelvic evaluations, hormonal profiling, and permanent pathology are essential for accurate diagnosis and management of androgen-secreting tumors, such as AGCTs, to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure effective treatment.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” This study found that combining shikimic acid with Prunus mume fruit extract significantly reduces type I 5α-reductase levels in testosterone-stressed skin sebocytes, surpassing the effects of shikimic acid or standard acne treatments alone, and shows promise for stable, non-irritating acne remedies in cosmetic formulations.
December 2025 in “Sains Medisina” This review identified 12 herbal plants producing essential oils with pharmacological activities that stimulate hair growth, potentially through enhanced scalp microcirculation, inhibition of 5α-reductase, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, anagen phase stimulation, and increased dermal papilla cell proliferation.
November 2025 in “Cureus” This review discusses the link between PCOS and acne, highlighting the roles of hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, but it reports no new clinical findings.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Environmental Sciences” This study explored the stem of Moullava spicata and found it to be rich in secondary metabolites and natural antioxidants, showing significant concentration-dependent antioxidant activity, which supports its ethnomedicinal use and provides a basis for further pharmacological research.