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April 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 57% increase in interest in facial cosmetic procedures, leading to calls for better industry regulation and professional standards.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Web Based Communities” This study explored the motivations behind 'bro-science' YouTube videos on baldness, finding that posters aim to communicate product benefits, share research and experiences, and create a community around shared solutions.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a polyherbal shampoo formulated with extracts of Reetha, Fenugreek, and Nagarmotha was evaluated for its physicochemical properties, showing effective dirt dispersion, high foam stability, and satisfactory washing capacity, though further research on stability and safety is needed for commercialization.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal shampoo formulation with natural extracts and reported satisfactory physicochemical and performance characteristics, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective herbal hair cleanser.
April 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” This narrative review found that while exosome-based therapies hold regenerative potential for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair restoration, significant challenges, including variability in manufacturing and lack of regulatory approval, necessitate careful integration into dermatology practice, emphasizing the importance of patient safety and regulatory understanding.
March 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences” This review critically examines Forensic DNA Phenotyping, highlighting high accuracy in predicting certain traits but also legal and ethical challenges, particularly around regulatory fragmentation and issues of genetic privacy.
This study on alopecia areata meta-analyses highlights the risk of misleading results when ineffective, unsafe, or unapproved dosing regimens are included, recommending methodological safeguards to ensure accurate data interpretation and avoid inappropriate causal inferences.
This narrative review highlights the potential of exosomes in regenerative and aesthetic dermatology, particularly in India, but emphasizes that their clinical use is still investigational due to limited and diverse study data, insufficient long-term safety information, and regulatory challenges.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study outlines its preregistered plan for analyzing maternal hair cortisol concentration during pregnancy and subsequent childhood outcomes due to adverse childhood experiences, detailing the research questions, hypotheses, and statistical methods, with results not yet reported.
This study found that integrating machine learning enhances the predictive accuracy of forensic DNA phenotyping from low template DNA, achieving high accuracy for traits like eye color, although challenges remain for admixed populations and complex traits.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This summary from the source provides an overview of the Soulflower brand, noting their focus on natural, cruelty-free, and handcrafted beauty products using plant-based ingredients, and highlights the availability of a promo code HPK50 for discounts, encouraging a shift towards cleaner self-care routines without chemicals.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes Soulflower, an Indian brand specializing in natural, cruelty-free beauty products, emphasizing hair and skincare while offering discounts with the HPK50 promo code to make sustainable beauty more affordable.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This source details the process necessary to substantiate "clinically proven" claims for products, emphasizing the importance of rigorous clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies in ensuring safety, efficacy, and credibility across diverse populations and settings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review highlights that alopecia areata significantly impacts mental health and finances, with patients facing depression, anxiety, and substantial out-of-pocket expenses due to limited insurance coverage.
June 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In diabetic mice, this study reported that the multifunctional hydrogel CPGel achieved complete wound closure in 21 days, showing promise in improving chronic wound healing through antibacterial, antioxidative, and tissue regeneration properties.
This study developed a legally valid, evidence-based informed consent document specifically for platelet-rich plasma injections, intended to enhance patient rights and communication, and support legal defense in malpractice cases.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study explored the development of herbal hair gels using natural extracts like flaxseed and guava leaves, targeting the reduction of dandruff and regulation of hair loss through antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, though specific results of efficacy are not reported.
March 2016 in “Oncology Times” This article reviews the challenges and differing perspectives on implementing cancer care pathways, highlighting an ASCO task force's recommendation for flexibility that met resistance due to administrative burdens and regional variations.
July 2016 in “Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal” This article discusses the development of the Total View Guidelines for accurately reporting androgenic alopecia treatment effectiveness using uninterrupted video recordings and reports no new clinical results.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses adverse event reporting in clinical trials of finasteride for androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” This study found that papain/bisulfite disintegrates human hair cuticles by dissolving the endocuticle, potentially accelerated by ethanol's removal of cell membrane material.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Consumer Marketing” This review discusses consumers' positive attitudes towards direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, highlighting its impact on patient engagement despite physicians' mixed opinions on its influence on the doctor-patient relationship.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Physics Conference Series” This study formulated two herbal shampoos using natural extracts and reported that their physicochemical properties were comparable to commercial shampoos.
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September 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study, researchers found that storing hair samples for over 12 months significantly lowers the concentrations of important analytes such as cortisol and cortisone, recommending analyses within six months to ensure data quality.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Engineering Research and Science & Technology” This study reports that an Explainable AI-based hair health prediction system using a novel hybrid model outperformed traditional machine learning methods, achieving high accuracy in predicting key factors and providing personalized recommendations.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this scoping review, researchers observed that while AI-assisted trichoscopy holds promise for standardized assessments of hair and scalp disorders, its clinical translation is limited by small proprietary datasets, inconsistent validation protocols, and a scarcity of real-world clinical studies.
March 2026 in “JPRAS Open” This source reviews the potential of exosome-based therapies for various types of hair loss, highlighting promising preclinical mechanisms and signaling pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT, VEGF, and TGF-β involved in the regenerative properties of extracellular vesicles.
November 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This study highlights exosome-based therapies as promising treatments for androgenetic alopecia, detailing protocol development, quality control measures, and clinical application examples, with mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes improving hair density in a case study without adverse effects.
November 2025 in “Cureus” This study found that COVID-19 vaccines were generally well-tolerated among Bangladeshi medical students, with most side effects being mild and decreasing in frequency after subsequent doses.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company model offers substantial cost savings on men's health medications compared to Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for long-term treatments.