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July 2022 in “Pakistan biomedical journal” This review discusses ethanol-based transethosome vesicles for drug delivery through the skin, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Via Medica Journals” This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment challenges of Graham-Little syndrome, a rare condition involving cicatricial alopecia on the scalp, non-scarring hair loss in certain areas, and keratosis pilaris-like eruptions.
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with advanced androgenetic alopecia who underwent a 6-month trial of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, aiming to optimize hair regrowth without surgery.
March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study reports ten cases of non-marginal traction alopecia in women with very long hair, which was improved with shorter hair cuts and topical minoxidil application.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, chitosan nanoparticles loaded with phenobarbital were the most effective in promoting hair regrowth and quality in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting potential for preventing hair loss in cancer patients.
This case report highlights that tumid lupus erythematosus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of annular scalp lesions with non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis.
This Phase II trial found that topical GT20029 significantly increased hair count and width at 12 weeks in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with good tolerability and similar adverse event incidence across groups.
May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation for scarring and nonscarring alopecia but notes a lack of standard trials to support its use.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-year-old child with linear lupus panniculitis of the scalp, treated successfully with a combination of hydroxychloroquine, topical and intralesional steroids, and a topical calcineurin inhibitor.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
Using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily can help regrow hair, especially in younger men aged 20-30.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new treatment was safe and may effectively treat male pattern hair loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel isoprenylcysteine analog SIG-1451 was shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release in various cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis, acting on targets such as IL-4 and IL-6 with potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
This article reviews recent studies on non-cicatricial alopecia and suggests potential treatments, but provides no new clinical results.
September 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified 11 genes associated with non-syndromic hereditary hypotrichosis in a Chinese cohort and proposed a preliminary framework for phenotype-driven candidate-gene prioritization to aid clinical evaluation.
June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This source reviews the use of topical tretinoin with minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, indicating that while combined use may convert some minoxidil nonresponders to responders, clinical evidence is limited and increased absorption may lead to irritation concerns.
June 2026 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review concluded that non-surgical hair restoration methods, such as pharmacologic and regenerative therapies, are important for delaying or supplementing surgical treatments when used properly.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Therapeutics” In this study, researchers reported that applying topical 7.5% dapsone led to a significant decline in lichen planopilaris activity within a month and a sustained two-year remission in a patient intolerant to other treatments, suggesting dapsone as a promising alternative for managing this condition.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that hydroxycinnamate derivatives, especially a compound named 10a, effectively inhibited SRD5A1 activity and protein expression in cell assays, suggesting potential for treating androgen-related conditions.
This case study reports that a pediatric patient with recalcitrant alopecia areata was treated using a 308 nm excimer lamp and topical tofacitinib 2% gel.
February 2025 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This source reports that clascoterone cream, a topical androgen receptor inhibitor, has shown effectiveness in treating facial acne vulgaris in patients 12 and older, with clinical trials indicating a favorable safety profile compared to systemic treatments, and potential for broader dermatological applications.
In this multicenter Phase II trial, researchers found that topical GT20029 significantly increased hair regrowth in Chinese adult males with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, demonstrating good tolerability and suggesting the need for further studies to confirm its therapeutic potential.
This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a placebo on non-vellus hair count in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss affecting both men and women, but results were not reported.
November 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” Results are not reported in this abstract, which raises the question of whether caffeine has a stimulating effect on hair growth both in laboratory settings and live subjects.
April 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case study highlights the rare occurrence of scarring and nonscarring alopecia following vascular occlusion from dermal filler injections, with the researchers suggesting that a combined treatment including hydroxychloroquine might improve outcomes for this complication.
In this study, imaging techniques showed that nanostructured lipid carrier formulations distributed ascorbic acid more effectively across skin layers compared to conventional cream formulations, suggesting a better method for skin permeation.
October 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the most common skin diseases worldwide and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2016 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study aims to develop three topical formulations of finasteride to reduce its side effects for treating androgenic alopecia.
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes the diagnostic process and rewards of evaluating female hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses current medical therapies available for treating hair loss and emphasizes the importance of understanding these options, but it presents no new results.