April 2026 in “The Breast” This study found that both scalp cooling systems and chemical cooling caps effectively reduced chemotherapy-induced alopecia in early breast cancer patients, with scalp cooling showing better early efficacy but chemical cooling providing greater psychological and quality of life benefits.
January 2026 in “National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery” In this study, the application of hibiscus hair oil combined with Gua-sha improved eyebrow hair rejuvenation more effectively than hibiscus oil alone in female participants, enhancing microcirculation and aesthetic features after 30 days.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using a higher concentration of triamcinolone acetonide leads to faster hair regrowth in scalp patchy alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “JMIR. Journal of medical internet research/Journal of medical internet research” This study found that pharmacists using the EVInews database for self-medication information achieved significantly higher quality scores compared to those using other web-based sources.
90 citations
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July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” In this study, spearmint tea significantly reduced testosterone levels and improved self-reported hirsutism in women with PCOS, but did not change objective hair growth scores over the short trial period.
78 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the potential impact of melatonin on hair growth, noting its benefits observed in animals, but reports no clinical results in humans to date.
57 citations
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study concluded that 5α-reductase inhibitors were linked to increased sexual dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but not in men with androgenetic alopecia.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia treated with pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks experienced a notable 40% increase in hair count compared to a 10% increase with a placebo.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in adults with androgenic alopecia compared to sham treatments, with greater effects observed at lower treatment frequencies.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that TGPC plus CGT was more effective than CGT alone in reducing alopecia areata severity in children over 12 months, with similar safety profiles.
17 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that local platelet-rich plasma injection improved mid-term outcomes for carpal tunnel syndrome more effectively than other conservative treatments, although long-term effects and standardization need further research.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this study, the use of Xiaoaiping alongside routine chemotherapy improved side effects such as alopecia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and enhanced quality of life in breast cancer patients compared to chemotherapy alone.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that micro-needling combined with topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) was more effective in treating vitiligo patches than topical tacrolimus, with significant improvement observed in six patients, although it caused mild side effects like erythema and irritation.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that a modest increase in dietary zinc over six months resulted in a detectable increase in sulfur and zinc counts in individual hairs, suggesting a non-invasive method to monitor zinc intake effects.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser treatment for keratosis pilaris significantly improved skin roughness and redness, as well as follicular plug reduction, with good safety and patient satisfaction compared to a moisturizing lotion alone.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” This study reported that anti-androgens combined with lifestyle modifications were more effective than metformin and lifestyle in reducing hirsutism and certain hormonal measures in women with PCOS, but they were not more effective than a placebo combined with lifestyle changes.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Health and Quality of Life Outcomes” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate significantly improved the overall quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome patients after 6 months compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that among Chinese males with male androgenic alopecia, combination therapy using topical minoxidil and nano-microneedle-assisted fibroblast growth factor significantly improved hair density, diameter, and follicular unit density over 16 weeks, outperforming individual treatments.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that injecting a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound into keratosis pilaris-affected skin led to significant improvements in roughness, redness, and overall skin condition, while maintaining a favorable safety profile, making it a promising alternative treatment option.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was more effective than saline for hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata, with 10 mg/mL showing the best response but more side effects.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, researchers found that triamcinolone acetonide provided earlier visual improvement in alopecia areata treatment, but by 12 weeks, both triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml showed similar effectiveness compared to lower-dose betamethasone and placebo.
2 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that combining silymarin with hair transplantation might be a promising treatment for vitiligo, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” This article describes SAHA syndrome, which includes symptoms of nodulocystic or severe acne, female pattern hair loss, and hirsutism, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” This study found that adding fexofenadine to DPCP treatment in non-atopic Alopecia areata patients did not significantly improve hair regrowth, but it did significantly reduce treatment-related discomfort.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, combining compound glycyrrhizin with topical minoxidil was more effective and as safe as minoxidil alone for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “PubMed” This pilot study found that cord blood platelet-rich plasma treatment was safe and improved symptoms and sexual function in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus after standard topical corticosteroid treatment.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study aims to determine if an integrated early childhood development package can reduce developmental delays among two-year-old children in public health centers in Pakistan.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Higher fluence low-level laser therapy effectively promotes hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, with varying effects based on sex.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that Indulekha Bringha scalp serum significantly reduced hair shedding and improved hair density more effectively than 3% Redensyl serum in healthy Indian adults experiencing hair loss.