February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review explores medicinal plants as potential treatments for hair loss, suggesting their promise due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews scalp micropigmentation techniques for camouflaging scalp scars and alopecia, emphasizing the principles and skills required to achieve a natural appearance, but it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2023 in “Advanced Science” This study developed an all-natural hydrogel that promotes diabetic wound healing by converting pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages in a simple and biosafe manner.
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September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, 95% of respondents reported severe hair breakage or loss after using the Rio Hair Naturalizer System, with many experiencing significant and lasting hair loss.
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February 2025 in “Science Advances” This review discusses the potential of biomimetic synthetic vesicles to advance precision diagnostics and medicine by combining the beneficial properties of naturally occurring extracellular vesicles and synthetic nanoparticles, although no new clinical results are reported.
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that specific mutations in the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 may significantly alter its structure and affect how it binds to certain inhibitors, but experimental studies are needed to confirm potential clinical implications.
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July 2018 in “BMJ Open” This study found that patients with atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing keloid, suggesting it may be an independent risk factor for keloid formation.
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April 1967 in “Australian Journal of Zoology” This study describes the stages of hair follicle development and foetal pelage growth in southern elephant seals, highlighting the formation and shedding processes of the first and subsequent hair generations.
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March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine” This study found that alopecia areata patients had a slightly decreased overall cancer risk, with significantly lower risks for some cancers but higher risks for lymphoma, breast, kidney, and urinary bladder cancers.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the natural progression of androgenetic alopecia and potential factors influencing its long-term prognosis, reporting no new clinical results.
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May 2022 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This study developed a fully natural resveratrol nanoparticle system using lecithin, showing potent anti-cancer activity in vitro and increased tumoral uptake in vivo on breast cancer models.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
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June 2021 in “Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry” This study found that females exposed to high cumulative doses of cyproterone acetate had a 6–20 fold increased risk of developing meningiomas compared to those on lower doses.
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December 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that Taiwanese mothers with atopic dermatitis had a higher risk of various pregnancy complications and that their children were more likely to develop certain conditions like AD, asthma, and ADHD, compared to non-AD mothers and their children.
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November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This cohort study observed a bidirectional association between alopecia areata and migraine in Taiwanese patients, indicating that individuals with one condition have a higher risk of developing the other.
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August 2015 in “Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences” This study found that administering Neem ethanol extract to pregnant and lactating rats did not cause developmental abnormalities or toxicity in the offspring at tested doses.
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June 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This study reviews the potential of antioxidant plant compounds in improving wound healing for diabetic patients by reducing oxidative stress, controlling bacterial infections, and modulating inflammation, thereby promoting tissue regeneration and addressing key challenges in diabetic wound care.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” This study examines the potential effectiveness of Barever natural hair inhibitor, which includes papaya and other herbal ingredients, in reducing hair growth permanently when applied after hair removal.
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August 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This population-based study found a significant association between alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroid diseases, including Hashimoto's and Graves' disease, confirming a higher prevalence of these conditions in individuals with alopecia areata.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This review explores the diverse health benefits and pharmacological properties of mushrooms, highlighting their potential use in cosmetics for antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-hair loss effects due to their bioactive compounds.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poor air quality increases the risk of atopic dermatitis in Taiwan.
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May 2024 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study supports the use of a national registry as an effective tool for documenting epidemiological data, disease progression, treatment responses, and quality of life impacts in patients with alopecia areata.
This study found a significant positive association between higher air quality index values and the incidence of alopecia areata, with a clear dose-response relationship observed among the participants.
September 2025 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” This source reviews the health benefits and challenges of using anthocyanins, noting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects, while also highlighting stability issues that need addressing for wider food and nutraceutical application.
This study found that 1′S-1′-acetoxychavicol acetate from Alpinia galanga inhibits Nox isozymes and suppresses testosterone-induced hair loss in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of prediabetes and obesity compared to healthy controls, suggesting the importance of regular screening and early management of these conditions in this population to mitigate associated health risks.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review explores the biological applications and pharmacokinetics of decursin, a compound isolated from Angelica gigas, highlighting its potential neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties based on in vitro and in vivo studies.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of hair follicle stem cells in tissue repair and hair regeneration, discussing the molecular mechanisms and the impact of natural compounds on stem cell properties, which may support the development of novel hair loss treatments.
In this research presented at the BEYOND Biohacking Conference 2026, a regenerative skincare serum using plant-derived Consortia Factors® showed significant age spot lightening and improvements in skin smoothness, firmness, and radiance over eight weeks in a study with 35 women.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study in mice found that using modified illite as a carrier for topical minoxidil enabled effective delivery without the solvent toxicity typically associated with minoxidil, while the illite also promoted hair growth through anti-inflammatory and pro-proliferative mechanisms.