This research observed that hairless guinea pig dermal fibroblasts were more sensitive to a toxic exposure than human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting that guinea pigs might serve as an intermediate model for translating in vitro findings to whole organisms.
March 2026 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata experienced a significant impact on quality of life, with moderate levels of anxiety and depression, and no significant difference in psychiatric comorbidities between the groups.
March 2026 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” In this study, patients with resistant alopecia areata treated with 35% trichloroacetic acid showed significantly better outcomes compared to those receiving superficial cryotherapy, with TCA demonstrating "excellent" results in 37.5% of cases versus 6.25% for cryotherapy.
March 2026 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found that prophylactic administration of autologous platelet-rich plasma during cesarean wound closure significantly improved wound quality and reduced the incidence of surgical site infections.
March 2026 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” In this study, both 5% minoxidil foam and 5% minoxidil liquid solution effectively improved hair diameter and density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia over 12 weeks, with the foam formulation showing a slight advantage in patient satisfaction and hair density gain.
March 2026 in “Medical Lasers” Adjusting hair dryer settings improves drying efficiency and keeps hair healthy.
March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, dogs with atopic dermatitis showed significant improvements in macroscopic skin lesions, such as reduced pruritus and hair regrowth, after receiving coconut oil massages every three days for 33 days.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This preliminary study suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve scalp health and follicle activation in healthy adults, with subjective assessments showing significant improvements despite mixed objective findings.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that combining cryotherapy with triamcinolone injections is equally effective as triamcinolone alone for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp and face, with no significant difference in outcomes between the two methods.
January 2026 in “JAAD International” Baricitinib effectively promotes beard regrowth in most men with alopecia areata universalis.
January 2026 in “Journal of Radiation Research” This study found that using human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, 53BP1 focus counting can estimate radiation doses from 50 mGy after 5 hours, and focus size analysis refines dose estimation for doses ≥ 500 mGy up to 96 hours.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers containing tea seed or lavender oil improved hair regrowth in female Wistar rats over 30 days, showing greater effectiveness compared to a commercial product and placebo, attributed to enhanced follicular penetration and stability.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This systematic review found that probiotic supplementation improved sleep quality, reduced depressive symptoms, and enhanced aspects of quality of life in women with PCOS, though the findings are limited by a small number of studies and variable methods.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This source discusses a Phase 2 trial by Hu et al. that evaluated the efficacy of topical GT20029 compared to a placebo, though the abstract does not provide specific results.
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 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that combining ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment with topical minoxidil significantly improved frontal hairline regrowth and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone, without serious adverse effects.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This scoping review aims to map existing literature on alopecia associated with multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies, exploring types, incidence, and potential mechanisms, while noting that observed cases may be related more to treatment-induced immune changes than the disease itself.
January 2026 in “University of Science and Technology Institutional Repository (University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, Yemen)” This study found that adult males in Taiz, Yemen with dermatological disorders had significantly lower serum zinc and hemoglobin levels compared to healthy controls, highlighting the importance of assessing micronutrient status in skin disease management.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research” In this study, both finasteride and dutasteride were effective for androgenetic alopecia, but dutasteride significantly improved hair density more than finasteride and had a comparable safety profile among men treated at an Indian center.
December 2025 in “AL-QADISIYAH MEDICAL JOURNAL” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines may play a role in the disease's pathophysiology.
December 2025 in “AL-QADISIYAH MEDICAL JOURNAL” The study conducted at Al-Diwaniya Teaching Hospital found that patients with alopecia areata exhibited significantly higher serum levels of interleukin-17 and interleukin-23 compared to healthy controls, suggesting these cytokines might play a role in the disease's pathophysiology.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia in men is associated with significant psychological distress and moderate depression, suggesting a possible link between raised dihydrotestosterone levels and mental health issues.
December 2025 in “Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Abant Tip Dergisi” In this experimental study on rats, the researchers reported that administering minoxidil did not have significant electrophysiological or histopathological effects on penicillin-induced epilepsy, although future studies with larger sample sizes are recommended for more definitive conclusions.
December 2025 in “Голова и шея.” In this study conducted at a Russian military hospital, the researchers found that using a (bi)eyebrow surgical approach with endonasal video navigation significantly reduced postoperative complications, such as skin sensitivity impairment and visible scarring, compared to the open bicoronal approach for treating frontal sinus injuries.
December 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies” This study reported that Cosmerna ARI significantly improved androgenetic alopecia in Europeans over a 6-month period compared to a placebo, according to a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new treatment improved keratosis pilaris symptoms and mood in 28 days.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” In this laboratory study, the researchers reported that an ethnomedicinal hair growth formula from East Nusa Tenggara, incorporating Kemiri, Kembang sepatu, Beringin, Mangkokan, and Waru, demonstrated significant antioxidant activity and effectively stimulated hair growth, suggesting potential development as a natural cosmeceutical.
December 2025 in “Zona Kebidanan Program Studi Kebidanan Universitas Batam” In this study, postpartum mothers using bitter melon fruit masks reported a significant reduction in hair loss, with 26 out of 30 participants experiencing improvements, as analyzed by the Wilcoxon test (p < 0.001).
December 2025 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” In this study, researchers used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to analyze agarwood from Laos and Thailand, identifying key volatile compounds also found in five other regions, and highlighted cytokine-regulated anti-inflammatory activity as a significant biological mechanism, suggesting potential for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
December 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Shrimp extracts may help heal burns and fight bacteria.