April 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study involving an 11-year-old male with alopecia areata observed remarkable scalp hair regrowth after 4 months of traditional Ayurvedic treatments, which included Raktamoskhan by Jalauka and a specific diet regimen.
April 2025 in “Experimental Eye Research” In this study, researchers characterized the retinal structure and function of the Oatrhg mouse model of gyrate atrophy, finding localized atrophy without significant retina-wide functional impact, suggesting the model may be useful for testing new treatments using multimodal retinal imaging.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial found that a 24-week treatment with topical finasteride significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
October 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study documented successful use of Brevilin-A, a topical treatment, in pediatric patients with alopecia areata, indicating it as a potentially safe and effective option for managing mild-moderate cases and resistant forms of the disease.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” In this study, Ipomoea batatas leaf extracts exhibited significant hair growth stimulation and strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, potentially offering a promising treatment for alopecia with further research needed on their androgen receptor inhibition potential.
In this study using a mouse model, researchers utilized single-cell RNA sequencing to create a comprehensive cellular atlas of infected versus uninfected wounds, revealing that Enterococcus faecalis infections lead to immunosuppressive changes in skin cells and disrupt normal wound healing processes.
May 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” In this study, the authors explored the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for typical sports injuries and cosmetic surgical wounds, finding that a hormetic dose-response relationship could explain the observed successes, contrary to prevailing expert opinion that deemed this treatment ineffective for normal wounds.
May 2024 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This paper describes various emerging regenerative therapies for hair loss, such as platelet-rich plasma, exosomes, and low-level laser therapy, but it doesn't provide results or conclusions about their efficacy.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” In this study, researchers found that methylation of the SRD5A2 gene in blood and tissue samples can serve as a biomarker to predict men's clinical response to finasteride treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a non-invasive method for assessing potential treatment success.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this case-control study, researchers investigated the association between SIRT1 gene polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk, finding no statistically significant differences in polymorphism frequencies between patients and controls, but noted trends that warrant further study in larger populations.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” This study found that a hair tonic made from sweet potato leaf extract demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur in vitro, comparable to 2% ketoconazole, suggesting its potential as an antidandruff treatment.
December 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” This review discusses the use of different oils in herbal cosmetics for skin and hair treatment, noting their hydrating, calming, and hair growth-promoting effects but reports no new results.
October 2022 in “Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology” This study found that polymorphism of the SHBG gene (rs1799941) is associated with an increased risk of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Iraqi women.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” This study explores potential treatments for post COVID-19 complications using natural substances through molecular docking, but reports no new clinical results and existing treatments remain limited to prophylaxis and therapeutics.
January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a case of a patient with Norwood 3 balding who was treated with finasteride and temporal thickening via strip FUT; it reports no new results.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, exosome-mimetic nanovesicles derived from ReNcell VM cells promoted hair growth in mice by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
December 2020 in “Jurnal RSMH Palembang (Online)” This case report described a 50-year-old male with end-stage renal disease who experienced improvement in his black dot tinea capitis after treatment with griseofulvin and ketoconazole shampoo.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that nanovesicles derived from ReNcell VM cells promoted hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting they may serve as an alternative to extracellular vesicles for hair growth therapy.
This study reports that a novel series of compounds can potently and selectively inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3, which activates glycogen synthase in insulin receptor-expressing cells and primary rat hepatocytes.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that androgen-regulated genes in hidradenitis suppurativa skin lesions are strongly linked to innate immunity pathways, indicating a potential connection between androgen signaling and inflammation in this condition.
January 2019 in “Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa” This study found that a 15% Pisum sativum extract concentration in hair tonic showed the most effective hair growth, with a length of 14.51mm and weight of 0.16g.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” This study reported that a 12-year-old neutered male Siberian husky dog showed resolution of alopecia, pyoderma, and diarrhoea after thyroidectomy and thyroid supplementation for a functional thyroid carcinoma.
September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the 7th Congress of the Brazilian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery and reports no new clinical results, focusing on the high quality of the presentations.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This commentary discusses the crucial role of the alternative splicing factor Esrp1 in maintaining skin barrier function and its association with skin diseases like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2017 in “Journal of biotechnology” This review found that topical corticosteroids hold the highest level of evidence as a first-line treatment for pediatric alopecia areata, but further trials are needed to explore additional therapies.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses hair restoration surgery as a cosmetic and elective procedure within the medical business landscape, but reports no new research findings.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the initial skepticism surrounding the formation of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery in 1997 and reports no new results.
July 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study shows that many acne patients use topical steroids despite their association with various skin side effects, such as worsened acne, perioral dermatitis, and telangiectasias.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” This study found that 62% of acne patients used topical steroids, which were associated with several skin side effects like aggravation of lesions and perioral dermatitis.
January 2012 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract describes an online consultation case and provides no new research findings.