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July 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that Spironolactone-loaded ethosomal gels provided superior skin permeation and deposition compared to niosomal gels in rabbit skin, suggesting that ethosomal gels could be a promising formulation for further clinical studies on treating androgenic alopecia.
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June 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review discusses the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, and genetic factors of alopecia areata, while stressing the need for targeted and effective treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the ACE gene I/D polymorphism may serve as a genetic susceptibility indicator for androgenetic alopecia in an Egyptian patient group.
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July 2020 in “Reviews in separation sciences” This study developed a simple method to determine finasteride, indapamide, and tiemonium methylsulfate in pharmaceuticals by using their ability to form silver nanoparticles measurable via spectrophotometry.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This randomized prospective study found that microneedling combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma resulted in significant hair regrowth and reduction in SALT score after 12 weeks in patients with chronic and stable alopecia areata, suggesting it as a safe and efficient treatment option.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study concluded that androgenetic alopecia may predict ischemic heart disease, and recommended that patients with AGA be screened for coronary artery disease.
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January 2014 In this study, the release rate of Finasteride from Eudragit matrix tablets was found to be significantly influenced by the drug/Eudragit ratio and polymer viscosity, with formulation F9 being the most effective.
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October 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that individuals in this Egyptian cohort carrying the leucine (L) allele of the 5-α reductase type II enzyme had a higher risk of developing androgenetic alopecia, which may be associated with oxidative stress.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that increased PSA levels in women with hyperandrogenism may serve as a diagnostic marker, comparable to free testosterone levels.
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March 1997 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This study discovered that the disposition of LY191704 enantiomers in rats and dogs is both stereoselective and species specific.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that excessive consumption of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and mixed spices led to significant liver damage and other health issues in laboratory mice.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, excessive consumption of nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and mixed spices caused significant liver damage and other harmful effects in mice, leading to severe health issues and mortality.
In this study, topical sildenafil citrate was found to improve hair regeneration in a rat model of androgenic alopecia, showing superior long-term effects compared to minoxidil, including increased hair follicle numbers and epidermal thickness.
July 2026 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” In this study, a new herbal hair oil formulation, consisting of plant-derived antifungal agents and natural stabilizers, was developed and demonstrated strong antifungal activity, skin compatibility, and additional hair health benefits in preclinical evaluations, offering a potential alternative for managing fungal scalp infections.
April 2026 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” In this single-center study, researchers conducted comprehensive dermatological exams of 112 hospitalized adult patients, revealing that several skin issues, like seborrheic dermatitis and xerosis cutis, were common but often unnoticed in routine hospital care, highlighting the need for better dermatology collaboration.
This study found that in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, phospholipid-bile salt mixed micelles for topical Finasteride delivery improved hair regrowth and reduced systemic absorption compared to a hydroalcoholic solution, suggesting a safer and more effective treatment option.
December 2025 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a coamorphous form of tadalafil and finasteride, showing improved solubility and dissolution in vitro, with results successfully translated in vivo in rats. They reported reasonable stability, suggesting this form could serve as a therapeutic alternative to the current marketed combination.
December 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, researchers created a coamorphous system combining tadalafil and finasteride that demonstrated improved solubility, dissolution, and stability compared to their physical mixture, offering potential therapeutic advantages for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
In this book, the authors provide an accessible overview of platelet concentrates and their dental applications, highlighting their role in tissue healing and regeneration, and reviewing recent studies on their efficacy in periodontal therapy, implant dentistry, and oral surgery.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This study explains the formulation and evaluation of a natural polyherbal shampoo, which effectively colors hair and provides conditioning without the dermal and systemic toxicity risks of synthetic dyes, offering an effective alternative to conventional products.
November 2025 in “Kufa Journal of Engineering” This study explored deep learning's potential in diagnosing scalp conditions like alopecia, psoriasis, and folliculitis, using a two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network, achieving high accuracy and precision despite challenges of a small and uneven dataset.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This article highlights India's suitability as a strategic location for dermatology clinical trials due to its diverse patient population and cost-effective environment, offering insights on optimizing trials through advanced diagnostics, regulatory compliance, and ethical governance to attract global sponsors.
September 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” This review interprets PCOS as a kapha-predominant disorder within the Ayurvedic framework, characterized by medoduṣhṭi, a feeble state of rasa dhatvagni, and margavaraṇa, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the concentration of cortisol in scalp hair of individuals with alopecia areata to explore its relationship with disease variables, as cortisol in hair can indicate chronic stress, which may impact alopecia areata pathogenesis.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this case series, researchers observed that combining 0.1% tretinoin gel with 5% minoxidil over 90 days improved hair growth and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients who did not previously respond to minoxidil alone, with significant increases in hair count, density, and quality.
June 2025 in “Public Health of Indonesia” This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and ferritin compared to healthy women without hair loss, suggesting that monitoring and restoring these micronutrients may be crucial in managing this condition.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology in enhancing the treatment of androgenetic alopecia by facilitating targeted drug delivery, improving drug stability, and increasing concentration at target sites, although clinical validation and scalable manufacturing are needed for practical implementation.
May 2025 in “IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY” This review explores current research on how dietary phytochemicals may help manage male androgen disorders by affecting hormone levels and endocrine function, highlighting their potential therapeutic roles and mechanisms in hormonal health, but does not report specific results.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” In this study, chemotherapy-induced adverse drug reactions were common in cancer patients, highlighting the need for better pharmacovigilance and personalized treatment strategies to reduce their occurrence and severity.
March 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that fractional radiofrequency microneedling may be as effective and safe as intralesional corticosteroid injections for treating patchy alopecia areata, with potentially fewer side effects.