August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, PRP therapy significantly improved hair density and thickness for women experiencing hair loss, with mild and transient adverse effects, suggesting potential tailored treatment protocols based on dosage, injection duration, and ethnicity.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science” This study found that a structured exercise program combining aerobic and resistance exercises significantly improved physical and emotional well-being in young women with PCOS.
December 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” In this study, researchers found that transverse sections of alopecia areata lesions showed significantly more terminal hair follicles with perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrate compared to longitudinal sections, and this immune infiltration positively correlated with the positive hair pull test in patients.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week topical treatment with a caffeine and Procapil 3% formulation effectively reduced hair loss by 26.9% and improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without any reported adverse effects.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study developed a support vector machine model using trichoscopic patterns to accurately classify androgenic alopecia severity, with an accuracy of 94.3% in training and 90.0% in test datasets.
May 2023 in “Sokoto journal of medical laboratory science” This study demonstrated that prolonged use of commercial hair dyes caused significant increases in liver enzymes and bilirubin levels, and evident cellular injury in the skin and liver tissues of Albino rats, indicating potential toxicity.
This research observed that EGFR activity appears to maintain hair follicle quiescence and immune privilege, and its inhibition may lead to stem cell apoptosis and scarring alopecia during inflammation.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that in mouse models, deletion of EGFR resulted in stem cell hyper-proliferation followed by apoptosis, leading to scarring alopecia, and implicated EGFR's role in maintaining hair follicle quiescence and immune privilege during inflammation.
January 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and clinical research” This article outlines a formulation and evaluation process for a polyherbal hair oil using ingredients like curry leaves and fenugreek, with tests conducted on various properties, but does not report new clinical results.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell exosomes increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and elevated proteins linked to hair follicle inducibility in vitro.
December 2021 in “Prosiding Seminar Nasional Kesehatan” In this study, the hair tonic made from the ethanol extract of bandotan leaves, applied on local male rabbits for 21 days, demonstrated significant hair growth activity, especially at a 20% concentration, showing the highest hair length and weight improvements.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
April 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study established a mouse model of atopic dermatitis with overgrowth of Malassezia globosa using olive oil as a vehicle, which caused severe lesions and hair follicle damage.
This study concluded that bitter melon leaf ethanol extract can be effectively formulated into a shampoo that meets quality standards and promotes rabbit hair growth.
April 2018 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” In this randomized controlled clinical study, researchers found that Neem and Zanjabeel treatment was as effective as standard hormonal therapy in reducing hirsutism and improving biochemical and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovarian disease, while also significantly lowering fasting insulin and lipid levels.
January 2018 in “Figshare” This study found that a high-sesquiterpene extract from Curcuma aeruginosa slowed axillary hair growth in women by 22% compared to placebo over 12 weeks, with results delayed by 6 weeks, and participants reported satisfaction without adverse effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that increasing En1 expression in mouse epidermis can convert cutaneous appendages to eccrine sweat glands, suggesting a role for En1 in eccrine gland development.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This source provides procedural details without reporting new experimental findings or conclusions.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” This study observed that perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats increased serum estrogen levels, which was associated with improved spatial working memory and increased body weight.
January 2014 in “Shiyong laonian yixue” This study found that tamsulosin and finasteride may improve cardiac function and reduce prostatic volume in elderly male patients with chronic heart failure and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2013 in “Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, Abrus precatorius seed oil was found to promote hair growth and exhibit antifungal effects in female rats, supporting its traditional use for alopecia.
February 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride can cause skin reactions, so dermatologists should be aware.
March 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study, herbal extract mixtures applied to mice accelerated hair regrowth compared to a control group, suggesting potential hair-growing properties.
January 2007 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study concluded that two exemestane preparations are bioequivalent, using a high-performance liquid chromatographic mass spectrometric method to measure concentrations in human plasma.
January 2006 in “Trace Elements Science” This study observed that Wistar rats on a zinc-deficient diet had a higher incidence of stomach cancer when exposed to MNNG, suggesting zinc deficiency may increase cancer risk.
January 2005 in “Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi” This study found that long-term selenium and iodine deficiencies in rats led to growth delays and abnormal neural behavior by the fourth generation.
This study discusses a hypothesis that combining intermittent androgen ablation therapy with finasteride may enhance prostate cancer treatment, though new results from this approach are not yet available.
This study found that Tianqi trichogen promoted hair growth in tested animals, with no observed photoallergic reactions or significant skin allergies.
January 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This review discusses hormonal therapies for acne related to endocrine disorders and provides practical guidelines for managing hormonally influenced acne in clinical practice, but reports no new clinical results.
This study developed a novel protocol that demonstrated improved localized delivery of minoxidil to eyebrow application sites with minimal runoff, compared to a control formulation.