3 citations
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The researchers reported that identifying specific hair shaft abnormalities is crucial for distinguishing patchy/plaque mycosis fungoides from psoriasis and eczematous dermatitis on non-scalp skin using dermoscopy.
March 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study developed a herbal shampoo using fermented oryza sativa water and natural ingredients like amla and aloe vera, reporting that it effectively removes sebum, filth, and dandruff while promoting hair growth and strengthening.
January 2026 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” This study reviewed a traditional siddha hair treatment using quail bone ash and sesame oil, observing reduced hair fall and stimulation of new growth, though it suggests further scientific and clinical validation is needed for these findings.
November 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this experimental study, researchers found that Notopterygii rhizoma et radix (Qiang Huo) significantly alleviated psoriasis symptoms in mice and cell models, primarily by modulating the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, indicating potential as a multi-target alternative therapy for psoriasis treatment.
79 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that treatment with oral tofacitinib, alone or with other therapies, was associated with clinical improvement in most patients with recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
August 2024 in “Nihon Ika Daigaku Igakkai Zasshi” In this study, researchers used tissue clearing techniques on human skin and scar tissue for the first time to render them optically transparent, with the aim of revealing atypical structures and improving protocols for observing scar tissue changes.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” This study observed that MAA beads improved vascularization in non-diabetic male mice by modulating the Shh signaling pathway in wound granulation tissue, but showed no such effects in females.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes an 18-year-old male with kerion celsi from Trichophyton tonsurans infection whose condition improved with terbinafine treatment, and highlights that although IL-17A expression increased in skin lesions, it was associated with disrupted antimicrobial peptide expression and severe inflammation, causing tissue damage.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This laboratory study found that PI extract, along with its metabolites Ang and Mac, inhibited cell proliferation and protein expression linked to pathways involved in BPH, suggesting potential for therapeutic use, although the Ang-Mac combination showed no significant effect on apoptosis through the p53 pathway.
In this animal study, treatment with Trachyspermum copticum seed extract significantly altered IL-1 and KGF/FGF-7 gene expression, improving dermatitis and hair growth in mice compared to controls and corticosteroids.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This case report highlights significant improvement in a patient with severe alopecia areata who responded well to ivarmacitinib after a suboptimal response to another JAK inhibitor, tofacitinib, suggesting ivarmacitinib as a potential alternative for tofacitinib-refractory cases.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal shampoo from plant extracts, finding it showed effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing agents like Malassezia species while providing protective and conditioning effects on hair cuticles, indicating its potential as a natural alternative for dandruff management.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, researchers identified a potential adverse skin reaction, called SDRIFE or Baboon syndrome, caused by the drug tofacitinib in a 19-year-old woman being treated for alopecia subtotalis, leading the authors to recommend discontinuation of the drug.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
45 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report describes two cases of Majocchi's granuloma in immunocompromised patients, highlighting the importance of considering this condition in such populations.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
7 citations
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September 2004 in “대한의생명과학회지” This study suggests that a topical oriental medicine extract may improve hair density and scalp condition in individuals experiencing male pattern hair loss after 18 months of use.
January 2007 in “Journal of Southwest University” This study identified that the ND1 gene sequence of the Asian black bear's Sichuan subspecies shares high similarity with those of other bear species, raccoons, and Ailurus fulgens.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that P. cornucopiae extract showed antioxidant and protective effects on human skin fibroblasts, suggesting its potential as an antiaging agent by preventing oxidative stress-induced collagen breakdown.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
1 citations
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July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this open-label trial, Tofacitinib was well tolerated and improved IFN and cytokine scores, as well as overall skin pathology, in individuals with Down syndrome and immune skin conditions.
87 citations
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August 1974 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that Tanshinone I and Tanshinone IIA from Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix inhibited Nox activity heightened by testosterone in a mouse model, reducing H₂O₂ production and cell apoptosis, and reversing testosterone-induced hair growth suppression, suggesting their potential as treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” In this study, a herbal shampoo containing fermented rice water and various traditional herbs was found to exhibit good foaming ability, cleansing properties, and was effective in treating hair loss.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Plants” This study found that shallot extract may promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and modulating gene expression related to key hair growth pathways.
August 2013 in “Han'gug saengmul gonghag hoeji/KSBB journal” This study found that callus extracts from apple 'Hirosaki' may improve collagen synthesis, hair follicle cell proliferation, and possess significant anti-inflammatory properties.
This laboratory study observed that Prunus Tomentosa Thumb Total Flavone significantly promoted hair growth and follicle maturation in a C57BL 6 mouse model of hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji”