September 2022 in “Concilium” This study found that scalp cooling effectively prevented chemotherapy-induced alopecia in patients, with a higher success rate observed in those who did not receive anthracyclines, although some experienced scalp pain and other mild adverse effects.
April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” In this case report, researchers found that alitretinoin was an effective treatment for a case of generalized granuloma annulare that was previously unresponsive to multiple other therapies.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This article discusses the mechanisms by which Cutibacterium acnes contributes to acne vulgaris and mentions potential triggers like UV light and tobacco, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that overexpression of the SbbHLH85 gene in sweet sorghum increases root hair growth and Na+ absorption, but negatively affects salt tolerance.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article defines body dysmorphic disorder as excessive concern over perceived physical defects that cause distress and affect social or functional activities, but it reports no new results.
This review examines the development of research on the role of the Wnt signaling pathway in the epidermal repair process and reports no new experimental findings.
This study found that mouse type II spiral ganglion neurites in vitro avoided laminin and high concentrations of fibronectin, indicating both can guide neurite paths differently than type I neurites.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores the emerging role of postbiotics—such as inactivated bacteria, cell components, and metabolites—in enhancing wound healing and skin microbiome health, highlighting evidence from various preclinical and preliminary clinical studies.
July 2026 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Results are not reported in this response to a letter about the authors' recent meta-analysis.
This scoping review seeks to map existing research on appearance care and self-management for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors in Japan, aiming to highlight knowledge gaps and guide future studies and interventions to enhance supportive care for this population.
July 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this study, gelatin methacrylate hydrogel dressings co-loaded with resveratrol, 18-β-glycyrrhetinic acid, and berberine showed enhanced capabilities in wound closure, infection clearance, and skin structure regeneration in mice with infected wounds compared to dressings with single agents.
July 2026 in “Advanced Biology” This study introduces novel wound dressings with hydrophobic properties, highlighting their ability to enhance hemostasis, improve wound adhesion, reduce bacterial adherence, and facilitate exudate removal, and discusses advancements in the development and application of such composite dressings for antibacterial hemostatic purposes.
June 2026 in “Food & medicine homology.” This study suggests that Epimedium can serve as a complementary and alternative treatment for chronic bone and joint diseases, potentially laying the groundwork for its clinical application.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that a 4-week treatment with an ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime was highly effective and safe, significantly reducing dandruff flakes and scalp itch in all Indian participants with moderate dandruff, while lowering histamine and oxidative stress markers without reported side effects.
June 2026 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology” This study found that hair follicle gene expression varies between Angus and Brahman cattle and responds to growth-promoting treatments, which may reflect breed differences in adaptability to cold stress.
June 2026 in “Research in Health Science” This review summarizes recent advancements in treatments for oily skin and related conditions like acne, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, aiming to inform both clinical applications and further research on skin health, as reported in this paper.
May 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study highlights the prevalence of photographic bias in before-and-after images in dermatology, emphasizing how factors like lighting and camera angles can mislead patients and influence expectations, often leading to dissatisfaction and unrealistic aesthetic standards.
May 2026 in “Research Square” In this study, researchers found that chemotherapy-induced alopecia counseling and resource access are insufficient and influenced by socioeconomic factors such as employment, income, and education, underscoring the need for standardized education and improved resource availability to address disparities.
This source explores the diverse benefits of basil oil, highlighting its use in aromatherapy for stress relief, as a remedy for skin and respiratory issues, and in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers developed a polyherbal hair oil using natural ingredients like Amla and Aloe vera and found that it can effectively reduce hair fall, enhance scalp health, and stimulate hair growth.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a polyherbal hair oil made from natural plant-based ingredients, including Amla and Aloe vera, may effectively reduce hair fall, improve scalp condition, and promote hair growth based on evaluations of its physicochemical properties.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes a 76-year-old woman with advanced female androgenetic alopecia experiencing improved hair volume and regrowth following five months of individualized homeopathic treatment at Dr. Batra’s® clinic.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that activating hair follicle resident T cells in a human organ culture can induce an alopecia areata-like immune response, and that the drug farudodstat partially reduced this effect.
In this study, the researchers used a human hair follicle model to demonstrate that T cell stimulation can induce an alopecia areata–like phenotype, with cell proliferation and immune privilege collapse; however, the DHODH inhibitor farudodstat partially mitigated these effects by reducing T cell proliferation.
March 2026 in “European Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” This study highlights restorative dermopigmentation as a growing field in aesthetic medicine, aiming to address skin concerns like alopecia and age-related pigment loss by improving aesthetic and structural dermal deficits.
March 2026 in “Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice” This study found that women with mixed alopecia had significantly lower levels of hardiness and resilience compared to those with metabolic alopecia, and these lower adaptive resources were associated with increased psychological maladaptation.
March 2026 in “Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry” This review found that gut microbiota and exosomal microRNAs may collectively impact androgenetic alopecia progression by modulating immune responses and intercellular communication, suggesting new therapeutic possibilities; however, further research is needed to clarify these mechanisms.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized protocols and large-scale studies to confirm its long-term efficacy.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity could improve androgenetic alopecia assessment and treatment planning.