June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, university students given open-label placebo treatment reported reduced psychological distress and lower hair cortisol concentrations during stressful exams, suggesting that these placebos may help manage the physiological and psychological impacts of prolonged stress.
June 2026 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This descriptive literature review suggests that rosemary essential oil may stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with effects similar to 2% minoxidil, yet highlights the need for more robust clinical trials to confirm these findings and assess complementary methods like scalp massage and high-frequency treatment.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Children with alopecia areata often face more stress and depression, especially related to separation, which can affect their condition.
May 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)” This study analyzed the composition and cost of 50 cosmetic body scrubs for keratosis pilaris, finding that chemical exfoliants with glycolic acid may reduce symptoms by enhancing skin shedding and reducing water loss, but further clinical studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study reports that perioperative use of dutasteride, both orally and through mesotherapy, may enhance hair graft survival and reduce shock loss in patients undergoing hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the integration of Artificial Intelligence in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, highlighting its potential to improve personalized aesthetic care and operational efficiency while addressing ethical and regulatory challenges; it presents no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Health Psychology Report” In this study, individuals with alopecia and psoriasis reported higher body shame and depressive symptoms and lower self-compassion compared to the general population, with self-compassion mediating the relationship between external shame and anxiety and depression symptoms.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This study reviews hair follicle physiology and common scalp diseases such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, highlighting their pathophysiology and current treatment approaches, which may include topical, systemic, and adjunctive therapies.
February 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This review found a significant immunological link between diffuse alopecia areata and autoimmune thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto's thyroiditis, highlighting the importance of early recognition and thyroid function evaluation to improve clinical management and avoid diagnostic delays.
February 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This abstract does not report specific research results but introduces a book focusing on the intersection of endocrinology and aesthetic medicine and its growing importance in contemporary clinical practice.
February 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences” This integrative literature review revealed that chronic stress, characterized by elevated cortisol levels, negatively impacts hair follicle integrity and contributes to alopecia by promoting the premature transition from the growth phase to the resting phase of the hair cycle.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome experienced severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, with factors like education level, smoking, and anemia significantly affecting PMS severity.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” This review highlights the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological properties of Musa paradisiaca, noting its applications in treating diarrhea and other conditions, and identifying key bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other bioactivities through in vitro and in vivo studies.
January 2026 in “Avicenna Bulletin” In this study, male patients with stage III-IV androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation using a technique that considers the direction and angle of hair growth reported a 19.7% increase in satisfaction regarding the naturalness of their results.
January 2026 in “Cirugía Plástica .” This study reviewed preclinical evidence suggesting that topical glutamic acid can enhance hair regrowth and skin healing in burn-induced alopecia, highlighting its potential as a simple, low-cost treatment option that warrants further clinical trials.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” This study reported that a 29-year-old woman with telogen effluvium experienced improved hair growth and reduced hair loss through 12 sessions of plum blossom acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, as evidenced by new hair growth, improved hair-pull test results, and decreased telogen phase hair percentage.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
December 2025 in “Bioscientist Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi” In this study, researchers developed an optimized formulation of a traditional ethnomedicinal recipe from East Nusa Tenggara, which demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and significantly enhanced hair growth in a mouse alopecia model, compared to control groups.
December 2025 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” This study examined the relationships between the Dermatology Life Quality Index and trichoscopic and clinical-anamnestic characteristics in young Ukrainian men with alopecia areata, finding varying strengths of mostly non-significant correlations, especially in those with grade I and III alopecia.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is linked to a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, especially in women and individuals with certain lifestyle patterns.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in customizing treatments and ensuring medication safety.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report covers an internship at a pharmacy and hospital where multiple pharmaceutical activities were examined, including the preparation of individualized medication and the comparison of drugs for hypercholesterolemia treatment.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month pharmacy internship in Portugal, where the author engaged in hospital and community pharmacy settings, and discusses scientific topics including obesity medication risks and alopecia treatment options. Results and conclusions are not explicitly reported.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” This review summarizes the application of genome wide association studies and selection signature analyses in sheep and goat breeding in China, highlighting genomic regions that influence traits like reproductive performance and body size.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” In this report, the author summarized activities from a six-month internship in community and hospital pharmacy settings, exploring topics like skin microbiome health implications and advancements in antiviral therapy for Hepatitis B and D, highlighting the pharmacist's role in patient care and innovative treatments.
October 2025 in “SAR Journal of Medical Biochemistry” In this research, the methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera seeds demonstrated potential antihelminthic activity in Indian adult earthworms, potentially offering fewer side effects compared to standard anthelmintic drugs like albendazole.
October 2025 in “Scientia Generalis” In this narrative review, dysbiosis was found to potentially influence androgen metabolism and immune response, suggesting that gut microbiota balance may play a role in the prevention and treatment of androgenetic and areata alopecia.
September 2025 in “Revista de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Americana” This study observed that 30.4% of women at an American University clinic in Nicaragua were diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which is higher than international estimates of 8-13%.
September 2025 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This study found that polidioxanona threads increased hair density and satisfaction in treating various types of alopecia, with no adverse events reported, though the small sample limits broader conclusions.