August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that FAM19A5 acts as a negative regulator of wound healing by hindering keratinocyte migration and partially transitioning them between epithelial and mesenchymal states, suggesting that targeting the FAM19A5-PPARD-Snail axis could offer new therapeutic options for impaired wound repair.
July 2026 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” In this study, hair tonic formulations containing moringa leaf extract and honey were tested for stability and found to remain stable and non-irritating after storage, meeting specific quality standards.
In this study, researchers found two non-synonymous SNPs in the TERT gene associated with mean wool staple strength in sheep, suggesting TERT as a potential candidate gene for improving wool traits.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” This study found that overexpression and knockdown of DKK4 influence genes involved in hair follicle growth and development in Angora rabbits and identified specific SNPs in DKK4 associated with wool quality, notably showing that the TT/GG haplotype combination relates to higher fibre diameters.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that eyebrow follicles, as opposed to buccal swabs or nails, are the most reliable tissue for post-HSCT germline genetic testing due to lower donor DNA contamination.
This study found that integrating machine learning enhances the predictive accuracy of forensic DNA phenotyping from low template DNA, achieving high accuracy for traits like eye color, although challenges remain for admixed populations and complex traits.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report observed that an integrated Shodhana-Shamana treatment protocol effectively managed treatment-resistant Ekakustha (plaque psoriasis), resulting in complete symptom resolution and no relapse at follow-up.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that inositol hexaphosphate significantly reduced hearing threshold shifts and outer hair cell loss in various sensorineural hearing loss mouse models, suggesting potential for otoprotective use.
This study reported a significant association between the SNP rs2479106 in the DENND1A gene and PCOS in Saudi Arabian females, while no association was found for SNPs rs10818854 and rs10986105.
July 2025 in “Agroindustrial Technology Journal” In this study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations with varying concentrations of rosemary essential oil, finding that the 2% formulation was most preferred based on sensory tests, and complied well with quality standards, indicating its potential as an effective component in hair care products.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found a significant causal relationship between androgenetic alopecia and schizophrenia, but no causal association between schizophrenia and androgenetic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Kerala Journal of Ayurveda” This case study demonstrated the successful use of Ayurvedic detoxification therapies and treatments in a 28-year-old female, leading to significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss, offering a potential holistic approach for managing Alopecia Areata.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” In this study, researchers found that specific genetic variations at loci rs1160312, rs6113491, and rs1041668 are independent risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in men, and these risks can be influenced by diet.
January 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review compiles references from classical Ayurveda texts on hair health, disorders, and treatments, emphasizing a holistic approach without reporting new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Insan Farmasi Indonesia” This study found that chloroform extract of the onchidiid snail significantly promoted hair growth in male Wistar strain white rats, with a greater increase in hair length over 14 days compared to ethanol extract, candlenut oil, and untreated controls.
September 2024 in “Current Oncology” This review discusses the common occurrence of docetaxel-induced hair loss in cancer patients, including permanent cases, and highlights current and experimental strategies like scalp cooling, minoxidil, and new clinical trials for managing and preventing this side effect.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers found a significant association between the rs13405699 SNP at 2q31.1 and male pattern baldness among Han Chinese men, suggesting genetic influence on this condition in this population.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses genetic and pharmacogenetic insights, along with RNA interference technologies, for developing personalized therapies for androgenetic alopecia, yet presents no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that omega-6 and certain LDL cholesterol fractions are risk factors for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a causal link between these lipid-related metabolites and the condition, which could inform future therapeutic approaches.
In this study, researchers identified three novel genetic loci associated with androgenetic alopecia, including one with significant association in females only, which may indicate a role for sex-specific genetic factors in patterned hair loss.
April 2024 in “Prostate international” In this study using Mendelian randomization analysis, researchers found no causal relationship between androgenic alopecia and prostate cancer risk, suggesting that previously observed associations in epidemiological studies might not be causal.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study used genomic analysis to reveal moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and specific genes under positive selection in Xiangdong black goats, highlighting their unique adaptation traits and potential for breeding and conservation.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that certain tandem repeats predict darker hair color across diverse ancestry groups and can contribute to a polygenic score for hair color, independent of SNP variation.
This study found that expression and variants of the KRT84 gene are associated with important wool traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep, suggesting its potential use as a genetic marker for wool trait selection.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that higher expression of the Hoxc13 gene in specific areas of hair follicles is associated with longer wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that genetic predictions of male pattern baldness derived from European data do not accurately predict baldness in African populations, highlighting significant continental differences in genetic architecture and evolutionary history.
January 2024 in “Biological Research” This study found that mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes reduced hearing and hair cell loss caused by neomycin in experimental models by modulating autophagy, which promoted cell survival and lowered oxidative stress and apoptosis, indicating potential for deafness treatment.