March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, a 3-month-old puppy with Malassezia dermatitis showed substantial improvement and complete recovery from pruritus, skin lesions, and hair loss after four weeks of treatment with Sebazole® shampoo, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, and diphenhydramine.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with filler-induced alopecia after treatment with concentrated growth factor injections, suggesting it as a promising alternative therapy to standard hyaluronidase injections.
February 2026 in “BMJ Open” This study found that the most significant negative emotional responses among cancer patients during consultations were related to treatment delays and the possibility of hair loss.
February 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” In human hair follicle cultures, this study found that cyclohexyl salicylate, an OR2A4/7 agonist, promoted hair growth by delaying catagen development and expanding epithelial stem cell progeny, suggesting its potential as a non-drug hair loss treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was more effective than cryotherapy for achieving significant hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata, although both treatments had distinct safety profiles.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed a 3D-printed scaffold for diabetic wound repair, which showed potential in a mouse model by reducing inflammation, promoting blood vessel regeneration, enhancing skin hydration, and accelerating wound healing through nitric oxide and gallium ion release, oxidative stress modulation, and antioxidant pathway activation.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” The study discusses using red light therapy for hair regrowth, noting red light alone may aid non-inflammatory hair loss, while infrared-red light combination is necessary for conditions like alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study reported that applying stem cell serum daily resulted in eyebrow hair regrowth in a patient with chronic secondary cicatricial alopecia, and prevented hair loss in another patient with acute eyebrow trauma, suggesting it as a noninvasive treatment alternative.
January 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study documented a case of Dipylidium caninum infection in a 4-month-old female dog, effectively treated with a deworming medication, resulting in significant improvement and no worms detected after five days. Routine deworming and maintaining hygienic conditions are recommended to prevent reinfection and transmission.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This research outlines a protocol for a systematic review to map the evidence on alopecia areata in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to identify research gaps and guide future studies and policy decisions related to this condition in the region.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” This study found significant gaps in knowledge, treatment awareness, and healthcare-seeking practices related to alopecia among the general population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
December 2025 in “Asthma Allergy Immunology” This study found that among pediatric patients with inborn errors of immunity, severe COVID-19 was linked to chronic lung disease, hypogammaglobulinemia, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, with chronic pulmonary illness being a major risk factor, while long-term effects included fatigue, hair loss, and red eye.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This review highlights the potential benefits of low-level light therapy for treating various alopecias, with reported improvements in hair density and count, especially when combined with minoxidil or finasteride, but it offers no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, researchers reported that while systemic antibiotics are often chosen first for treating severe folliculitis decalvans, they have a high discontinuation rate, suggesting an urgent need for more effective immunomodulatory treatments.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study suggests that hair shedding, often reported with minoxidil use, is poorly defined in androgenetic alopecia treatment despite its prevalence on social media, highlighting a gap in the literature.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This narrative review examined the efficacy and safety of topical tretinoin for various dermatological conditions, finding strong support from robust trials for acne and photoaging, while indicating potential benefits for other uses like melasma and alopecia, yet highlighted the need for more standardized, high-quality trials.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study identified elevated CD25 on secreting CD4 regulatory T cells as a genetic risk factor for androgenetic alopecia, with certain plasma proteins acting as mediators in this causal relationship.
October 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that deuruxolitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in those with moderate to severe alopecia areata compared to placebo, though it was associated with manageable side effects such as elevated creatinine kinase levels, headaches, and acne, especially at higher doses.
October 2025 in “Figshare” This systematic review and meta-analysis reported that deuruxolitinib is effective for hair regrowth and improving patient-reported outcomes in individuals with moderate to severe alopecia areata, but observed manageable treatment-emergent adverse events such as elevated creatinine kinase levels and headaches, particularly with higher doses.
September 2025 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review article concluded that certain herbal remedies targeting 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent hair loss in androgenetic alopecia by blocking dihydrotestosterone production, although standardizing the concentration of active herbal compounds remains a challenge.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Emergency Medicine” This study reported that the increased dermatological emergency department visits during the pandemic, influenced by PPE usage and psychological stressors, highlight the need for more robust dermatology training and resources in emergency medicine to better prepare for future pandemics.
September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this report, two pediatric patients with short anagen syndrome, a condition causing difficulty in growing long scalp hair, showed positive responses to low‐dose oral minoxidil treatment.
September 2025 in “Tạp chí Da liễu học Việt Nam” In this study, combining ablative fractional microneedle radiofrequency with oral methylprednisolone was found to enhance hair density and mature hair rates in patients with alopecia areata better than oral methylprednisolone alone, though some adverse effects and increased hair shedding were noted over time.
September 2025 in “DiRROS repository (University of Maribor)” In this review, researchers explore evidence showing that JAK inhibitors, particularly baricitinib and deuruxolitinib, are effective in promoting hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata while maintaining acceptable safety profiles, though long-term data remains scarce.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review systematically analyzed 22 clinical trials on hair care, finding that while most studies employed appropriate statistical methods, significant inconsistencies in reporting test assumptions and effect sizes may hinder reproducibility, highlighting a need for better standardization and transparency in these research practices.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that topical immunotherapy is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, though patient responses can vary, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment approaches and prolonged therapy to optimize outcomes.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Enhancing Tregs can protect against alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This opinion piece discusses strategies for managing cancer-related alopecia, emphasizing personalized approaches including scalp cooling and topical minoxidil, but it reports no new clinical results.
This study found that grafting an autologous cultured epithelial sheet improved both scarring and skin texture in four patients with acne-associated scar contracture three months post-treatment, suggesting the technique might effectively treat difficult acne scars by metabolizing excess collagen.
In this study, researchers assessed the stability of various formulations in the TrichoConcept™ line for customized alopecia treatment. They found that the combinations remained stable from 14 to 180 days, supporting the use of these vehicles for enhancing therapeutic outcomes in hair loss treatments.