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Low-dose oral minoxidil may be a promising alternative to topical minoxidil for hair loss.

This study found that hydromethanolic extracts from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizomes exhibited notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in both in vitro and in vivo experiments, supporting its traditional medicinal uses and suggesting its potential as a source of therapeutic agents.

This study reviewed literature on the combined use of microneedling and essential oils for treating male androgenetic alopecia, finding that this approach potentially enhances scalp vascularization and hair growth, although controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects and standardize treatment protocols.

In this study on sheep, researchers found that 10% Aloe vera extract had satisfactory healing effects on skin wounds, demonstrating effective macroscopic and partially differing microscopic results compared to control groups after 22 days of treatment.

In this study, women with acute telogen effluvium taking the Hair’InsideTM supplement for 84 days showed significant improvements in hair regrowth, shedding, brightness, and volume compared to placebo, with no reported adverse effects.

In this review, the authors assessed the efficacy of mesotherapy for alopecia treatment, finding that combining mesotherapy with minoxidil, PRP, or growth factors significantly improves hair density and thickness but noted the need for standardized protocols and larger studies to confirm long-term effectiveness.

This study reviewed various supplements for treating androgenetic alopecia and found that Serenoa repens shows the strongest evidence for use as a single treatment, while ketoconazole may help as an adjunct. Other supplements like zinc, vitamin D, and biotina are not recommended unless deficiencies exist.

This study found that a single session of botulinum toxin, whether administered subcutaneously or combined intramuscularly and subcutaneously, did not significantly improve hair density or hair quality in men with androgenetic alopecia after six months.

This study describes a planned multicenter randomized controlled trial to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of subdermal gestrinone pellets in patients with deep infiltrative endometriosis-related pelvic pain, but it does not report any findings yet.

In this case report, four sessions of the Broad Ligament Maneuver were associated with improvements in ovarian function and regression of PCOS symptoms, including normalizing menstrual flow and decreasing hirsutism.

This systematic review concludes that exosomes may offer significant therapeutic potential for treating androgenetic alopecia, with observed improvements in hair density and follicular health, but further long-term clinical studies are necessary for validation.

In this systematic review, various nutrients and diets, such as a plant-based diet and supplements like omega-3 fatty acids, were found to impact tissue regeneration, skin health, and wound healing, highlighting the role of nutrient-sensitive signaling pathways in these processes.

This review assessed randomised clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of topical and systemic JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, finding significant hair coverage improvement with ritlecitinibe and baricitinibe, though prolonged treatment is often needed to maintain results.

This study, through a review of existing literature, observed that massage techniques may serve as a beneficial complementary therapy for male androgenetic alopecia by enhancing blood circulation and overall follicle nutrition, with combined approaches possibly increasing treatment efficacy despite a lack of standardized protocols.

In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.

This study examined the use of Instagram® to share scientific information about onychomycosis, a common nail fungal infection, and found it to be an effective tool for engaging a broad audience with educational posts about prevention and treatment over two months.

In this case study, gentian violet in diluted shampoo successfully alleviated symptoms of a Malassezia pachydermatis infection in a cat initially unresponsive to conventional treatments.

In this study, a film-forming spray with rosemary essential oil increased hair density in volunteers over 16 weeks, suggesting it has potential efficacy for treating androgenetic alopecia by enhancing hair density restoration.

This review examined the use of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic skin rejuvenation and found promising results when combined with other treatments, but limited efficacy when used alone.

In this study, researchers evaluated 27 drugs for antifungal activity against Cryptococcus strains and found that some antiparasitics and antidepressants showed potential by reducing fungal growth and capsule size, with particular enhancements when combined with fluconazole.

This literature review suggests that oral minoxidil may improve tolerability compared to its topical form for treating androgenetic alopecia, although individual treatment plans are necessary due to differing side effects and response patterns.

This review discusses the unique clinical features, challenges in diagnosis, and treatment protocols of frontal fibrosing alopecia in men, noting the overlap with other types of alopecia and the need for further studies.

This report details a case of severe protein-energy malnutrition resembling kwashiorkor in a 43-year-old woman after bariatric surgery, highlighting the crucial role of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach in managing nutritional complications and improving outcomes in similar patients.

This study reviewed adverse events associated with low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding hypertrichosis and fluid retention as common, typically manageable side effects without needing treatment discontinuation.

This report emphasizes the importance of considering thyroid tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of cervical masses, highlighting the role of biopsy and histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

According to this review, frontal fibrosing alopecia in men exhibits unique clinical features and is often misdiagnosed, underscoring the need for validated diagnostic criteria and treatment evaluation.

This integrative review found that triamcinolone hexacetonide remains the primary treatment for mild to moderate alopecia areata but noted its significant side effects with prolonged use, while emerging therapies like PRP and minoxidil offer promising alternative benefits with fewer risks.

This study concluded that phytotherapy offers a potentially effective and safer alternative to conventional treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reducing hair loss progression without the usual adverse effects.

This review found that low-dose oral Minoxidil may be a viable alternative to topical Minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, offering similar efficacy but with better adherence and different side effect profiles; consideration of patient-specific factors is important for treatment choice.

In this study, researchers observed that telogen hair was more prevalent than anagen hair in both male and female agoutis over a one-year period in Teresina-PI, regardless of dry or rainy seasons, with no significant differences in dermal follicular volume between the sexes.