July 2023 in “International journal of research publications” In this study, topical application of 45% robusta green coffee bean extract in male wistar rats did not significantly enhance hair growth but effectively inhibited the increase of 5α-reductase type 1 levels when exposed to testosterone.
August 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, the application of topical 1% spironolactone in patients with androgenetic alopecia significantly increased hair count and thickness in females and increased hair count in males, though not all hair types showed significant changes.
November 2020 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal sučasnih problem toksikologìï” In this study, topical application of a 10% minoxidil lotion on mature rats over 72 days was associated with reduced testis and epididymis mass and sperm motility, indicating potential gonadotoxic effects.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that topical application of Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
In this case report, topical application of fluocinolone acetonide acetate ointment increased hair length and thickness in three family members with congenital hypotrichosis.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case study reports that reducing scalp massage following minoxidil application and using mesenchymal stem cell exosomes led to significant improvement in hair condition for a patient with trichorrhexis nodosa.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” This study found that pharmacopuncture and topical application of Sebalgukhwa-san extract improved hair growth, density, and thickness in an alopecia mouse model without affecting liver function.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This study found that a 12-week topical application of bimatoprost 0.03% significantly increased the diameter of vellus hairs in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses 3D printing developments in topical delivery systems, highlighting the potential for 3D printed microneedles to become prominent in personalized cosmetic applications, but reports no new experimental results.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This review examined existing studies on topical finasteride for androgenetic alopecia and noted inconsistent application of hair evaluation methods, suggesting a need for standardization in future research.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, applying a biodegradable microneedle patch after topical steroid application significantly increased steroid penetration and improved treatment outcomes in patients with prurigo nodularis compared to the control.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the potential of CBD for treating skin disorders, the challenges of its topical administration, and current strategies to improve its application, but reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found a 93.5% increase in nonvellus hair after 6 months of daily topical CBD application on the scalp in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, with no reported adverse effects.
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.
This article discusses tretinoin, noting its approved use for acne and photoaging and its broader application in treating various dermatological conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the application of topical cetirizine 1% once daily for four months in Egyptian male patients with androgenetic alopecia led to a significant increase in terminal hairs and improved hair diversity, with promising safety and efficacy outcomes.
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April 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
July 2026 in “Innovations in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Care” In this case report, a 31-year-old man with frontal hairline recession saw a marked improvement in hair density and scalp appearance after undergoing six mesotherapy sessions alongside twice-daily application of 5% minoxidil, attributed to the treatment protocol combining nutrients, bioactives, and topical minoxidil.
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” This review discusses nanoparticle-based topical delivery systems for treating skin diseases and presents no new clinical findings; it emphasizes natural polymer-based nanoparticles and future applications like targeted drug delivery.
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review discusses various strategies to enhance drug delivery through the skin barrier, highlighting liposomes as promising carriers for increased dermal concentrations in topical therapies, but reports no new research results.
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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that IMT-P8, a novel cell-penetrating peptide, effectively facilitated the dermal delivery of proteins and peptides in mouse skin and cell lines, suggesting potential for topical applications in cosmetics and skin diseases.
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” In this study, RT1640 was found to promote hair pigment system regeneration and expand melanocyte stem cell pools in a mouse model, suggesting potential applications for aging-related hair disorders.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.
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January 1992 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review summarizes experimental studies on topical cyclosporin A for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical results; it also discusses the theoretical pharmacokinetics of topical application.
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review found that both oral and topical soy-based products showed positive effects on various skin-related outcomes, including aging signs and skin barrier function, but topical applications were more likely to improve skin barrier status compared to oral supplementation.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” This report describes two cases where topical squaric acid dibutylester application in alopecia totalis patients led to severe pustular lesions, necessitating systemic prednisolone treatment.
March 2024 in “Drug development & registration” This review highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cell secretome for developing topical treatments aimed at skin regeneration and treating various diseases, but notes a lack of studies on safety, efficacy, and standardization processes for its clinical use.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” In this review, researchers discussed the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of metformin and hypothesized that its topical application could benefit those with alopecia areata, given its effects on immune pathways, hair regrowth, and autoimmune disease management.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” This case study describes a unique instance of unilateral steroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis likely due to long-term localized use of topical corticosteroids, emphasizing the need for careful application and thorough histopathological analysis.
January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” This case report describes a Japanese woman with unilateral steroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis attributed to long-term topical corticosteroid use, highlighting the significance of appropriate steroid application and histopathological evaluation for facial erythematous nodules.