January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that there was no significant difference in hair regrowth between clobetasol and bimatoprost for scalp alopecia areata over 12 weeks, but bimatoprost had fewer side effects and prompted earlier, more pigmented hair regrowth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sensitive scalp is characterized by increased pH levels, redness, altered sebum composition, and a disrupted microbiome, suggesting these features could inform treatment approaches.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study identified erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy, noting improvement with steroid treatment and partial resolution of atrophy after three months.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that while hair follicle cycling is primarily influenced by growth factors like IGF-1 and Wnt signals, the role of cytokines in normal human hair growth and cycling is less understood.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, oral finasteride was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in Japanese patients who also had body hair.
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November 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reported that low-level laser therapy combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine significantly improved hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia due to bed sores and alopecia areata.
In this case report, an 11-year-old girl with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp showed an excellent response to oral isotretinoin after other treatments failed, highlighting the treatment challenges and need for awareness in managing this rare condition.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this 10-patient exploratory study, the researchers found that topical application of 4-aminopyridine 5% combined with microneedling did not improve hair density or quality in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting limited efficacy in this context despite promising results in animal wound models.
January 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study proposes that the ability of humans to grow long scalp hair is linked to the evolutionary adjustment of molecular checkpoints that regulate the hair growth cycle, potentially influenced by its roles in communicating age, maturity, and social signals.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” γδT cells can protect hair follicles from alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
This report describes a rare case of kerion in a 6-year-old boy in Ireland, treated with oral Itraconazole and steroids, highlighting the condition's unusual occurrence in the region.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP may help with hair regrowth in male pattern baldness, but more research is needed.
March 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, bioengineered hair germ microspheres made from HME hydrogels promoted hair follicle regeneration in vivo, suggesting a promising approach for hair loss treatment.
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November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that dopamine directly induces the catagen phase in human scalp hair follicles in vitro.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers established five new immortalized human dermal papilla cell lines from a male with androgenetic alopecia, which may serve as valuable tools for hair research.
This study reviews the potential of rosemary extract for promoting hair growth and reducing hair fall, noting that its efficacy is comparable to minoxidil and that it is generally safe for topical use, though further clinical trials are needed to standardize formulations and dosages.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Combining microneedling with drugs and stem cells shows promise for improving hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
April 2024 in “International journal of innovative science and research technology” This article describes the use of natural ingredients like aloe vera juice and neem extract in scalp scrubs, highlighting their role in exfoliating the scalp, balancing sebum, and moisturizing the scalp.
November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” In this case report, a 65-year-old woman with non-small cell lung cancer experienced scarring alopecia with papulo-pustular lesions on the scalp due to gefitinib treatment, marking it as a rare instance of gefitinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
January 2013 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” This study found that Huoxue Bushen Mixture was effective in treating female pattern hair loss by improving symptom scores and altering serum hormone levels.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, both methotrexate gel and betamethasone lotion were found to be effective and safe treatments for localized alopecia areata, with similar overall response rates. However, methotrexate gel had a higher incidence of local side effects, such as irritant dermatitis and itching.
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December 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that topical cyclosporin may delay hair shedding and potentially treat alopecia, based on observations in a human scalp skin graft model on mice.
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December 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
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January 1966 in “Economic botany” Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
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June 2021 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers re-evaluated biopsies from elderly patients with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and identified plasma cell and lymphocyte infiltrates as key histological indicators for diagnosis, observing that high-potency topical steroids effectively healed the lesions.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This retrospective study observed that hair grafting in burn and postskin graft scars, which preserve deeper skin layers, had more favorable outcomes than in scars extending to the subcutaneous layer.
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that finasteride's effect on promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia may be due to its inhibition of 5aR2 localized in hair follicles.
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March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” This study found that autophagy plays a novel role in human hair growth, with altered autophagic flux during hair development phases influencing hair follicle behavior in a preclinical model.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that finasteride use is not significantly associated with an increased risk of depression or suicide, based on Mendelian randomization analysis and COX regression analysis in a large UK Biobank cohort.