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November 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reported that low-level laser therapy combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine significantly improved hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia due to bed sores and alopecia areata.
June 2026 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This study evaluated the use of Jet Peel technology, a non-invasive hydroporation method, in treating androgenetic and telogen effluvium alopecia, finding improvements in hair growth and thickness, and a reduction in associated scalp conditions.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a female patient with both psoriasis and lichen planus initially responded to acitretin and topical mometasone but experienced a relapse after stopping the treatment. The authors reported marked improvement within 3 months after switching to upadacitinib, aiming to guide clinical decision-making.
This review presents evidence supporting acupuncture's potential benefits for AA treatment but notes the findings are limited by low-quality evidence and small sample sizes, suggesting a need for future large-scale, rigorous studies.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source establishes prior art for treating androgenic alopecia and sexual dysfunction by restoring gap-junction-mediated connectivity in tissue networks, highlighting a mechanism independent of commonly targeted pathways.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document outlines a defensive publication on restoring gap-junction-mediated morphogenetic field connectivity to address disorders of tissue function, with no new clinical results reported.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document, authored by Jack Schaffer, establishes prior art for methods aimed at treating disorders related to tissue function by restoring bioelectric communication among cells, preceding specific applications for conditions like androgenic alopecia and age-related sexual dysfunction.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source discusses defensive publication regarding methods to treat androgenic alopecia and sexual dysfunction by restoring gap-junction-mediated connectivity, highlighting a unique mechanism independent of membrane voltage and not targeted by current treatments.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This systematic review found very weak evidence supporting the use of minoxidil as an adjunctive treatment for traction alopecia, with improvements noted from 3 months onwards, primarily based on limited case reports and retrospective case series.
March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review found that bimatoprost effectively treats chemotherapy-induced eyelash loss, known as milphosis, in cancer patients, as demonstrated in three small trials, but further research is needed due to limitations like small sample sizes and short follow-up periods.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this review, researchers found that while exosomes show potential for treating hair loss with rare side effects reported among 125 patients, larger clinical trials with consistent manufacturing standards and regulatory oversight are needed to confirm efficacy and ensure safety.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” In this case report, a 9-year-old with alopecia areata experienced full hair regrowth after six months of oral tofacitinib, with no recurrence or significant side effects for a year post-treatment.
June 2024 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study highlighted that dermatology residents in the U.S. felt comfortable handling common hair conditions like androgenetic alopecia but were less confident in dealing with hair care specific to patients with skin of color, pointing to gaps in training programs.
In this study, a 75% ethanol extract of Fructus Psoraleae was found to significantly inhibit 5-α reductase and promote hair growth in mice, indicating its potential as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia through modulation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.
This study reported that dupilumab successfully induced remission of chronic, disseminated eczema herpeticum in a six-year-old girl with DOCK8-deficiency hyper-IgE syndrome, achieving complete resolution of herpetic lesions and significant skin, hair, and nail improvement within three months.
June 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, autologous hair follicle mesenchymal stem cell therapy was effective in promoting hair growth in Chinese patients with advanced androgenic alopecia, particularly improving hair shaft diameter in follicles less than 60 µm without obvious side effects.
December 2016 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This study found that 63.8% of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia were undiagnosed with erectile dysfunction, and a significant majority responded positively to treatment.
February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review explores medicinal plants as potential treatments for hair loss, suggesting their promise due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that 1% topical cetirizine may be more effective than a placebo in treating androgenetic alopecia but appears less effective than minoxidil for hair density, though potentially longer-lasting; however, more well-designed RCTs are needed to confirm these findings.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
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August 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This literature review reported that fractional lasers, like the 1550-nm nonablative erbium-glass laser, may enhance hair regrowth by stimulating a wound healing process, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm their effectiveness and optimize treatment parameters.
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June 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This review discusses the potential of human placental extract (HPE) in cartilage regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis, noting its significant anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties observed in vitro and in vivo studies, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review found that platelet-rich plasma therapy improved hair growth and thickness in most studies on alopecia, with the highest improvement seen when combined with Minoxidil.
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November 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses developments in testosterone therapy, including the shift towards transdermal therapies and long-acting injectables, but reports no new clinical findings; emerging therapies are in development.
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September 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review highlights the possible role of T regulatory cells in the immune-related mechanisms of alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential benefits of a nutraceutical with biooptimized botanical extracts for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; ongoing studies aim to validate its efficacy.
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
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February 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study explores the use of bioinspired 3D printed hollow microneedles, which may offer improved delivery of anti-wrinkle formulations, and reviews the current landscape and challenges of existing wrinkle treatments and microneedle technology.
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” In this study, consuming a healthy, plant-based diet was associated with reduced skin inflammation and improved overall skin health, while the potential benefits of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for skin inflammation and tissue regeneration require further investigation.