July 2002 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews the effectiveness of laser technology and Eflornithine cream as modern methods for reducing unwanted hair growth and reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights novel drug delivery systems for alopecia that enhance localization in the pilosebaceous unit, reduce systemic exposure, and support sustained drug release, with a focus on optimized follicular carriers ranging from 100-300 nm for improved drug residence compared to conventional methods.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review paper explores hair physiology, the pathophysiology of alopecia areata, and evaluates the potential of herbal plants in treating alopecia areata compared to allopathic methods. Results are not reported in this source.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the physiology of hair, the pathophysiology of alopecia areata, and the potential of herbal treatments compared to conventional allopathic methods for managing this autoimmune condition. Results are not reported.
January 2026 in “In Silico Research in Biomedicine” This study used computational methods to explore the potential of betulinic acid from Ziziphus spina-christi in treating alopecia, suggesting its possible protective effects on hair follicles by enhancing genomic stability and reducing oxidative damage, meriting further experimental validation.
October 2024 in “A I Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center Clinical Bulletin” This literature review on androgenetic alopecia highlights its significant impact on patients' mental health and quality of life and discusses various treatment pathways, including topical, systemic, and surgical interventions, while emphasizing the need for continued research to develop effective therapies.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This review explored the causes and treatment options for hair loss, highlighting current therapies like minoxidil and hair transplants, while also emphasizing the need for new approaches such as gene therapies and advanced delivery methods for improved outcomes.
June 2022 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” This study reports a case of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) successfully treated using Ayurvedic methods including Prachhan karma, Lepa, and Shirodhara, offering an alternative to conventional treatments like minoxidil and steroids, which may have adverse effects.
January 2020 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” In this study, neonatal mouse mesenchymal cells showed hair-inducing capabilities, which were lost during in vitro propagation but could be partially restored through specific high-density culture methods.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that treatment with imipramine and pseudoephedrine can effectively restore antegrade ejaculation in diabetic patients suffering from retrograde ejaculation, offering potential fertility solutions through natural or assisted reproductive methods.
This article discusses various surgical options for treating leukotrichia in vitiligo patients and reports that hair transplantation shows more promising results, particularly for eyebrows and eyelashes, compared to previous methods.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, discussing its methodology, mechanisms, and some initial clinical results, but it reports no comprehensive efficacy data.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study compared oral tofacitinib and methotrexate in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, finding that tofacitinib was more effective at reducing SALT scores and improving scalp hair assessment PRO scores, though both treatments reduced psychological distress similarly without serious adverse effects.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that both tofacitinib and methotrexate effectively reduced hair loss and psychological distress in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but tofacitinib showed much greater efficacy. Both treatments had similar safety profiles, with no serious adverse effects reported.
June 2023 in “Biological & clinical sciences research journal” This randomized controlled trial found that methotrexate, particularly when combined with low-dose prednisone, was effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata totalis, with the combination treatment showing higher efficacy and faster results.
January 2022 in “World journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review discusses methods for inducing polycystic ovary syndrome in animal models, with letrozole considered the easiest and most convenient for testing new treatments, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” This review discusses idiopathic hirsutism and suggests that combination treatment, including androgen suppression and cosmetic methods, is most effective, but notes that its pathogenesis remains unclear.
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March 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” In this study, researchers observed that Zibai ointment promoted chronic wound healing in rats by influencing the bFGF/Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway, demonstrating a higher wound healing rate compared to other treatments.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” This review article explores the pathogenesis of vitiligo and examines various therapeutic approaches, specifically highlighting the potential use of oral and topical Janus kinase inhibitors for treatment.
May 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that while both buffy coat and apheresis PRP improved androgenetic alopecia, the buffy coat method was linked to greater patient-reported improvement despite having lower platelet counts.
January 2024 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” This paper reviews recent progress in clinical research on using acupuncture and moxibustion to treat acne, summarizing the effectiveness of various methods and highlighting advancements over the past five years.
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study aimed to identify trichoscopic features that help differentiate between tinea capitis and alopecia areata in children, enhancing diagnosis and treatment decisions visually and non-invasively.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” This study developed an efficient LC-MS bioanalytical method to simultaneously quantify minoxidil sulphate and latanoprost in skin layers, supporting the formulation of topical treatments for androgenic alopecia.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, the authors observed that scalp injection of autologous adipose tissue had a positive effect on hair growth in a patient with trauma-related alopecia, suggesting it might be a promising treatment for alopecia.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Dissolvable microneedles are a promising, painless method for effective skin treatments.
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October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma prepared using a double-spin method may be more effective for treating female pattern hair loss than single-spin PRP, although VEGF concentration was unaffected by either preparation method.
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January 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” This review proposes a treatment protocol for androgenetic alopecia using platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation and assessment methods.
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the scalp micropigmentation tattoo technique as a permanent camouflage method, without reporting new clinical results.
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July 2024 in “Cureus” In this case study, researchers reported on a 54-year-old woman who developed methotrexate toxicity after mistakenly taking high doses over five days, which led to mucocutaneous lesions and pancytopenia, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment of such toxicities.
January 2025 in “Russian Medical Inquiry” This case study examined the treatment of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia using a protocol combining photodynamic therapy and topical Damask rose stem cell-derived exosomes, suggesting potential benefits for integrating these methods into standard care to enhance therapeutic outcomes and patient satisfaction.