26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This narrative review highlights the potential of autologous adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (AMSCs-Exos) in anti-skin aging, noting their superior biocompatibility and manufacturing advantages while stressing the need for standardized production protocols to overcome existing application challenges.
January 2024 in “Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia/Arquivo brasileiro de medicina veterinária e zootecnia” This study reports that treating a feline with progressive pruritus, alopecia, and FIV infection with imidacloprid and moxidectin resulted in remission of clinical signs and elimination of Demodex cati mites, as confirmed by parasitological examination and genetic sequencing.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” This research presents a comprehensive workflow for producing EMA-compliant autologous keratinocyte-based therapies for wound healing and explores miRNA-mediated regulations in human keratinocytes and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” This article describes the extraction and characterization method for wedelolactone from Eclipta alba but presents no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review provides an analysis of topical treatments with clinically proven efficacy for managing hyperpigmentation and concludes that the most effective approach is using combined therapies that target multiple aspects of skin pigmentation physiology.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry” This study demonstrated that using lead-doped keratin film as a calibration standard allows for accurate tracking of lead distribution along hair strands, revealing different exposure patterns among workers in a battery manufacturing factory in Thailand.
22 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Physics” This review discusses the experimental strategies and technological challenges of proton minibeam radiotherapy (pMBRT) and reports no clinical results; it highlights the potential of using a 3 GHz linear accelerator for precision therapy research.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This study found that detoxifying Abrus precatorius seeds through an Ayurvedic process removed toxicity while retaining hair growth efficacy, suggesting the process is effective in reducing toxins.
November 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This review highlights the challenges and limitations of synthetic treatments for alopecia areata and notes a growing interest in botanical and isolated active ingredient remedies due to uncertainties in the effectiveness and reliability of existing treatments.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that a five-week topical treatment with cold-pressed Rosa canina seed oil significantly reduced mean wrinkle scores and UV-induced spots in volunteers, suggesting potential anti-aging and photoprotective benefits attributed to its high carotenoid content.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study developed a straightforward HPTLC method for detecting nicotine and cotinine in human plasma and urine, concluding that liquid-liquid extraction with methanol: chloroform: ammonia achieved optimal separation and is applicable for forensic analysis of lethal nicotine intoxication.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Omega” This review highlights the potential of self-powered nanogenerators in revolutionizing biomedical devices by using biomechanical or environmental energy, focusing on applications like regenerative hair growth, drug release patches, and electronic skin while evaluating challenges such as energy efficiency and biocompatibility.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This review outlines advances in topical PROTACs for localized protein degradation, focusing on AH-001 and GT20029 for skin conditions, but presents no new clinical trial results.
October 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses recent advancements in hair loss treatments, including stem cell and hair follicle cell therapies, growth factors, extracellular vesicles, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, highlighting their potential in improving hair regeneration and follicle health.
August 2026 in “Molecules” This review discusses key molecular targets in cosmetic research and reports no clinical results; it highlights the role of telomerase, sirtuins, and tyrosinase in anti-aging and depigmentation strategies.
This case report describes a transgender woman who achieved a soft, feminine hairline nine months post-hair transplant using follicles from both the occipital scalp and pubic area.
April 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial in the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing discusses the rise in unethical practices in the medical aesthetics field, particularly by non-health professionals offering high-level cosmetic procedures, and calls for experienced practitioners to voice their concerns in person to influence regulatory practices.
45 citations
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, patients receiving adipose-derived stromal vascular cell transplantation for alopecia areata experienced significant hair regeneration, increased growth, and improved hair quality after 3 and 6 months, indicating potential efficacy of this stem cell-based therapy for hair loss.
44 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that both 2% and 3% topical minoxidil were more effective than placebo in promoting hair growth for men with male pattern baldness over 12 months.
25 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article reviews the principles and practical considerations of laser and light-based hair removal techniques, but it does not report new clinical findings.
25 citations
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews complications associated with modern hair transplant surgery and discusses their treatment and prevention but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the Epilight multiple wavelength pulsed-intense light source was effective for long-lasting hair removal, particularly in individuals with dark hair and light skin.
20 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study observed that long-term use of 3% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia resulted in sustained hair regrowth for most patients, although hair counts declined between 12 and 30 months.
15 citations
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July 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that 1,540 nm fractional erbium-glass laser treatment combined with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth in alopecia areata patches compared to minoxidil alone, with response rates of 60% versus 16%, though the long-term effects remain unknown.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study suggests that a microemulsion formulation of Minoxidil effectively enhances drug delivery through hair follicles, showing significant follicular response alterations in an alopecia model.