June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study observed that combining botulinum toxin type A with Minoxidil significantly promoted hair growth, improved quality of life, and enhanced patient satisfaction in male androgenetic alopecia patients at 4 and 6 months, with no adverse effects compared to using Minoxidil alone.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” RV3466F lotion significantly reduces hair loss and improves acute telogen effluvium.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sublingual minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in transgender individuals on testosterone therapy.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a novel dietary supplement, AGA-P, when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, significantly improved the clinical efficacy of these drugs for treating mild-to-severe androgenic alopecia compared to drug treatment alone over six months.
July 2025 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study concluded that the effectiveness and safety of a domestic follicular extraction system were similar to conventional follicular unit excision in patients undergoing hair transplant surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that in male patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining botulinum toxin type A with 5% Minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, patient satisfaction, and quality of life over six months, compared to using Minoxidil alone, without causing adverse effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This randomized control trial reported that patients with alopecia areata typically have lower serum Vitamin D levels, and treatment with topical vitamin D3 analogue calcipotriol led to significant hair regrowth in 71% of participants over six months.
May 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this randomized control trial, researchers reported that topical calcipotriol was more effective than topical tacrolimus in promoting hair growth for patients with alopecia areata over a 6-month period, with a statistically significant difference in efficacy.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that oral JAK inhibitors are effective and generally well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata, but high recurrence rates after stopping treatment suggest the need for continuous use.
November 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” This meta-analysis reported that platelet-rich plasma significantly improved patient satisfaction and objective efficacy in treating skin aging, while not significantly increasing adverse effects.
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February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The authors concluded that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide may benefit patients with patch-type alopecia areata, but the evidence is limited due to small, bias-prone studies with variations in treatment protocols.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This meta-analysis found that topical prostaglandin analogs could significantly improve hair length and density in patients with hair loss, compared to placebo, without notable safety differences.
This study found that using a hair serum with specific plant-derived extracts and manganese PCA improved scalp condition and hair growth in men after hair transplantation compared to controls.
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April 2020 in “Medicine” This study is set to explore acupuncture's effects on seborrheic alopecia through a randomized controlled trial, aiming to assess its clinical effectiveness and safety.
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October 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This literature review reported that scalp hypothermia significantly decreases the occurrence of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, increasing effectiveness by 2.7-fold in controlled clinical trials and 3.9-fold in randomized trials, and highlighted a need for standard guidelines for its use.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a higher dose (100-mg) of ritlecitinib for treating severe alopecia areata, comparing it to external and synthetic placebo control groups.
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April 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review identifies several off-label uses of H-1 antihistamines in dermatology beyond itch and urticaria control, though the evidence is weak and further trials are needed.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that nonobese women with idiopathic hirsutism exhibited lower nitrite/nitrate concentrations and higher fibrinogen levels compared to control subjects, but these were similar to levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
This randomized control trial reported that mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenic alopecia, with a mean increase of 35 hairs/cm² over 12 weeks compared to the placebo group, which showed minimal hair density changes.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this randomized control trial, the researchers found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide led to higher hair density increases than Vitamin D supplementation in alopecia areata patients, although potential hair regrowth was also noted with Vitamin D in those with deficient levels.
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April 2024 in “Heliyon” This review highlighted significant properties of probiotics that can promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, offering guidance for future research to scale these findings to pilot studies.
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review suggests that nutraceutical insulin-sensitizing agents like myo-inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamins may improve glycemic control and reduce inflammation in insulin resistance-related skin disorders; however, more robust long-term trials are needed to confirm these findings and establish treatment regimens.
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April 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This case-control study from Lombardy, Italy, observed that men over 55 taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia were hospitalized for COVID-19 at a lower rate than age-matched controls, suggesting potential protective effects against severe disease.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new treatment improved keratosis pilaris symptoms and mood in 28 days.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
April 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that the MIRA technique, using ultrasound-guided needle adjustments, improved cellulite treatment outcomes compared to standard methods in women with stage 3 cellulite, evidenced by greater reductions in adipose thickness and other skin irregularities, along with higher patient satisfaction.
June 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This randomized controlled trial found that topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is significantly more effective than topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, with effective results observed in 79.31% of clobetasol users compared to 44.82% of tacrolimus users.
November 2025 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This analysis reports no significant differences between spironolactone and metformin for managing PCOS, noting spironolactone remains a potential off-label option for patients unable to use hormonal contraceptives, but larger studies are necessary to confirm its efficacy.