January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived molecules like Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate and Ginsenosides to promote healthy hair growth by enhancing nutrient supply and blood flow to the scalp, and notes their growing role in natural hair care product development.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
November 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” This study found that eyebrow transplantation, when performed with meticulous technique and innovative approaches to address donor density and hair angle issues, resulted in high patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes, with a low complication rate.
November 2023 in “Neurosurgical Review” This study examined frontotemporal craniotomy in bald male patients, finding that incisions along the superior temporal line, though not concealed in the hairline, resulted in excellent cosmetic outcomes, safety, and patient satisfaction without complaints of visible scars or complications.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This book chapter reviews the genetic and epigenetic factors influencing PCOS, particularly in a global context and specific to India, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2023 in “Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” In this paper, the authors detailed the role of 5-α-reductase in male androgenetic alopecia and discussed potential inhibitors like saw palmetto extracts, suggesting further investigation into their effects on hair follicles and associated biological processes.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia, with a 4-mm punch biopsy sectioned horizontally being the recommended technique according to this study.
July 2023 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” In this study, a herbal hair cream containing extracts from Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum was developed, showing promising in-vitro inhibition of the 5α-reductase enzyme and potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers evaluated 54 patients undergoing soft tissue reconstruction for scalp and forehead defects and reported excellent aesthetic outcomes with local flaps for defects up to 50 cm², while larger defects typically required additional skin grafting.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” This study found that Eclipta alba extracts exhibit 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, with the methanolic extract showing a higher concentration of β-sitosterol compared to petroleum ether extract, indicating potential for treating androgenic conditions like male pattern baldness.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this retrospective cohort study, 53.8% of adult rosacea patients who started CGRP monoclonal antibodies for migraines experienced improvement in papules/pustules and erythema/flushing, although moderate adverse events were noted, suggesting these antibodies may benefit rosacea symptoms.
February 2023 in “Journal of plant science and phytopathology” This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Jatropha dioica, highlighting its potential uses in traditional medicine and the need for more scientific validation of its effects.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of Surbhi Green Tea Shampoo, including hair strengthening and increased growth, but presents no new experimental evidence supporting these claims.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that cPPARγ and dnPPARγ isoforms are differentially expressed in healthy human skin, suggesting that PPARγ modulators may have compartment-specific effects depending on isoform presence.
August 2022 in “Dermatological Reviews” This study highlighted significant recent advancements in vitiligo transplantation surgery, improving graft orientation, donor-to-recipient ratios, and ease of technique in hair follicle transplants, alongside enhanced site preparation methods and improved procedural success rates.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, components like vitamin E, β-sitosterol, and linoleic acid in the kernel of Prunus mira Koehne were reported to promote hair growth in mice, possibly through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
May 2022 in “Pharmacognosy journal” This review examined moringa seed oil's potential to combat alopecia, reporting that its phytosterol and fatty acid compounds may block dihydrotestosterone formation and support healthy hair growth.
May 2022 in “Clinical Epigenetics” This study found that maternal early-pregnancy serum ferritin concentrations were associated with lower DNA methylation levels at specific CpG sites in cord blood, with some associations persisting into childhood.
January 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” This research outlines common issues following hairline transplants, including disproportionate facial appearances and donor site deficiencies, and suggests that doctors guide patients to consider realistic hairline heights and future hair loss.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article describes telogen effluvium as diffuse cyclic hair loss in women caused by systemic stresses, diseases, or physiological situations, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This review discusses the potential of phytochemicals from plants as alternative treatments for prostate cancer, highlighting their possible benefits over current 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors, but reports no new findings.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in hair transplant procedures, emphasizing the role of micro-inflammation and the usefulness of trichoscopy for detecting complications, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that STAT3 directly inhibits the sheep FST gene and cell proliferation, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms of hair follicle development and wool characteristics.
January 2020 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” This study concluded that estimating split thickness skin graft take by observation is as reliable as using the Image J digital program.
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers developed an innovative training model using oranges to practice designing the scalp's parietal whorl for hair transplantation. They reported that a density of 40-50 follicular units per cm² achieved better results, aiding surgeons in improving their technique.
This study found that mutations in the PADI3 gene, which is important for hair shaft formation, may contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia among patients.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
This study evaluated amphiphilic self-assembling peptides as drug delivery systems and found they effectively ensured prolonged release and therapeutic efficacy for timolol in glaucoma and for chemotherapy agents in cancer treatment, with significant tumor size reduction observed in animal models.
This article reviews various aspects of hair surgery, including techniques and considerations for androgenic alopecia, and reports no new research findings; the authors suggest areas for future study.
September 2018 in “Research in medical & engineering sciences” This personal account describes the author's experience of being scammed by a fraudulent digital marketing company promising sales leads from a health marketing campaign.