May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that the multifunctional exosome-based delivery platform EX104 reversed hair follicle miniaturization and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, performing comparably to minoxidil while also enhancing capillary growth and follicular proliferation.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fibronectin supports hair follicle regeneration by influencing stem cell behavior through integrin-dependent mechanotransduction, highlighting its potential role in epidermal renewal.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, a 30-year-old postpartum woman with telogen effluvium saw marked improvement in hair regrowth and reduced hair fall following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly addressed hormonal dysregulation, stress, and nutritional deficiency.
January 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study developed a gas-propelled microneedle patch with puerarin/quercetin nanoparticles, which demonstrated improved hair-regenerating effects in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by increasing drug delivery, alleviating oxidative stress, promoting angiogenesis, and rejuvenating senescent cells.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study found that in male Wistar rats, finasteride administration reduced neural cellular activity markers and 5-alpha reductase type 2 expression in brain tissue, with some recovery occurring after drug withdrawal, unlike persistent 5-alpha reductase type 2 suppression.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that using 369LAB Lipid Bond, derived from plant oil triglycerides, can restore lipid content in damaged hair to natural levels and improve hair strength, integrity, and resilience after a single application, with benefits persisting even after discontinuation.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study examines how skin microbiota and the gut-skin axis affect acne development, aiming to reveal mechanisms that could inform future treatment strategies for acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.
December 2024 in “Current Cosmetic Science” This review introduces Ayurvedic remedies as a promising natural treatment for premature greying of hair, highlighting the use of Vedic plant taxonomy to accurately identify herbs that stimulate melanogenesis and restore hair pigmentation, offering a safer alternative to conventional chemical treatments.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδT cells can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
This study found that γδTregs can prevent and treat alopecia areata in a mouse model with human scalp transplants, suggesting potential for cell-based therapies in autoimmune diseases like alopecia.
September 2024 in “Kuban Scientific Medical Bulletin” In this paper, three cases illustrate the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing between scarring and non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations and pathological evaluation to accurately diagnose hair disorders and initiate timely treatment.
This study found that culturing fibroblasts on stiffer substrates mimicking fibrotic wounds led to an aligned EDA fibronectin matrix with thinner fibers and decreased YAP activity, suggesting disrupted signaling that might be restored to promote regenerative wound repair.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, γδTregs showed potential as a cell-based therapy for alopecia areata by preventing hair loss and promoting hair regrowth in humanized AA models.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Natural extracts like kombucha, marine enzymes, and prebiotics can improve and restore damaged skin.
August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
May 2024 in “Cardiometry” This study documented that after hair transplantation, 34 patients with white or gray hair in the donor area experienced color repigmentation, with most regaining their original blackish color in the recipient area over a 1-year follow-up.
May 2024 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors of this study detailed the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health, emphasizing holistic approaches like herbal oil massages and dietary changes tailored to individual needs, asserting that such interventions can enhance hair vitality by balancing physiological elements and promoting overall well-being.
Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
March 2024 in “International journal of life-sciences scientific research/SSR Institute of International Journal of Life Sciences” This systematic review reported that PCOS is marked by increased androgens, hirsutism, and an elevated LH/FSH ratio, with metformin showing a therapeutic effect on menstrual cycles, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate can restore the mechanical properties of reduced hair by reconnecting disulfide bonds and improving the hair's structural integrity using a thiol-Michael click reaction, compared to untreated reduced hair.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this article, the researchers emphasized the importance of proper incision angles and careful preparation of the receiving site during eyebrow hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results, highlighting that meticulous planning in design and positioning is crucial.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, and a negative correlation between zinc levels and disease severity was observed, suggesting that zinc assessment and supplementation trials may be warranted in this population.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers synthesized current knowledge on Eclipta alba (Bhringaraja) from traditional Ayurvedic texts and scientific literature, reporting its wide range of pharmacological properties, including hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects, attributed to its chemical compounds like wedelolactone.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that baricitinib can counteract the cytokine-driven reduction of the enzyme PADI1 in human keratinocytes, which may help improve skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis by enabling epidermal differentiation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that treprostinil, a prostacyclin analog, significantly delayed fibroblast migration from healthy donors but did not affect fibroblast migration derived from diabetic foot ulcers.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review explores new treatment strategies for alopecia areata, highlighting that oral tofacitinib and the 308-nm excimer laser may aid hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Dermatologìâ ta venerologìâ” This study found that using a combination of "Volvit tablets" (biotin 5 mg) and "Volvit intensive care shampoo" with biotin in patients with diffuse telogen alopecia stopped hair loss and restored hair follicles to normal function, suggesting effectiveness and safety for wide clinical use.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that apocynin restored collagen production, reduced DNA damage and senescence, and protected skin stem cells from aging in UVB-exposed human keratinocytes.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that apocynin restored COL17A1 expression in human keratinocytes and reduced UVB-induced cellular senescence, DNA damage, and cell cycle arrest.