August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, Gupta et al. observed that pericardial effusions were dose-independently associated with oral minoxidil use for hypertension but not frequently reported during its use for alopecia, suggesting a potential underreporting issue and the need for standardized risk monitoring in alopecia treatment.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining PRP with microneedling and minoxidil may help treat severe hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is not effective for treating male hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral retinoids like isotretinoin and acitretin can cause significant hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2024 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” In this study, the researchers developed and optimized a bilayer tablet containing Tamsulosin and Finasteride, achieving sustained and immediate drug release with favorable release kinetics, including first-order and anomalous diffusion mechanisms, through in vitro testing.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in comorbidities between patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and those with nonscarring alopecia.
July 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Both types of Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments work well for hair loss.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors maintain there is a significant link between vitamin D deficiency and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black patients, and call for more research on the topic.
August 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of dermatoses linked to B-complex vitamin deficiencies, including biotin, but does not address risks from over-supplementation.
November 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Food”
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” No results are reported in this correspondence published in Pediatric Dermatology, as it responds to prior communication about contact dermatitis related to alopecia and hyperpigmentation.
March 2013 in “International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Engineering” This review covers the use of phytogenic compounds like essential oils and melatonin in dog nutrition and topical applications and reports no new experimental findings; the authors highlight their potential to address issues such as pet stress, sleep disorders, and alopecia.
July 2012 in “EFSA supporting publications” This technical report from the European Food Safety Authority responds to comments on its previous scientific opinion regarding a health claim about spermidine and hair growth, reporting no new experimental results.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
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.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that patients with alopecia areata receiving ritlecitinib showed immune responses to meningococcal and tetanus vaccines, achieving significant antibody levels after vaccination, and no vaccine-related adverse events or disease exacerbations were reported despite a small sample size.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” This study found that supplementing Angora goats with whole field bean seeds postpartum did not prevent weight and body condition losses but was associated with improved mohair growth and kid weight gain, likely due to better nutrient partitioning towards lactation and hair growth.
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.
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.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
June 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride's sexual side effects not caused by androgen deficiency or SRD5A inhibition.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study explored microemulsion formulations for delivering finasteride through the skin, finding that higher water concentrations increased permeation, which may inform optimal transdermal delivery for treating androgenetic alopecia.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
November 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, researchers assessed the quality of life in patients with different types of alopecia using the Skindex-29 and DLQI questionnaires, finding that telogen effluvium and alopecia areata had the greatest pretreatment impact on quality of life, with moderate responsiveness observed after treatment.
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that dextran-based hydrogels promoted significant neovascularization and skin regeneration in mouse models of third-degree burns, without the need for additional growth factors or cells.