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January 1996 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article describes a case of severe hyperandrogenism in a 35-year-old woman where high-resolution imaging ruled out tumors, and treatment with cyproterone acetate normalized testosterone levels.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” In this study, researchers found that methylation of the SRD5A2 gene in blood and tissue samples can serve as a biomarker to predict men's clinical response to finasteride treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a non-invasive method for assessing potential treatment success.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” In this review, the authors explored current and novel treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting both FDA-approved pharmacologic treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and various non-pharmacologic and surgical methods, including hair transplantation and scalp micro-pigmentation.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study concluded that, in male patients with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, injections of PRP prepared by an automated method combined with topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe, showing superior clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction compared to PRP alone.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source reviews alopecia areata, highlighting its epidemiology, immune-related causes, diagnostic methods, and the shift in treatment with JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking the first disease-modifying options for this hair loss condition.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a 70-year-old man with treatment-resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris achieving complete clinical remission with ustekinumab, adding to evidence supporting biologic therapy when TNF inhibitors are unsuitable.
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.
July 2021 in “Journal Für Ästhetische Chirurgie” Effective hair loss treatments require medical diagnosis and realistic expectations, with hair transplants offering improved, natural-looking results.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews patient selection and treatment protocols for various light-based hair removal systems but presents no new clinical results.
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” This study developed a reliable RP-HPLC-DAD method, finding that amino acid concentrations in bleached hair decrease with higher hydrogen peroxide levels, notably affecting cystine.
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January 2021 in “Wear” This study presents a new method for evaluating cosmetic treatments by measuring the resistance of hair to mechanical wear, revealing differences related to hair ethnicity and treatment type.
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December 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses various methods for processing and separating human skin samples for research purposes, evaluating factors like processing time and cell viability, but reports no new experimental findings.
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The CWARTS tool is a promising method for assessing warts and could improve treatment and research.
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January 2014 This review discusses various methods to assess bioequivalence between dermatologic drugs and highlights the potential of visual inspection and percutaneous penetration research.
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January 2019 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This case report demonstrates successful treatment of Indralupta using Prachhana karma, Shirolepa, and Bhringarajadi Rasayana in Ayurvedic practice.
May 2026 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This study established a method to create stem cell-derived dermal papilla cells and found that their conditioned medium significantly boosts hair growth and offers anti-inflammatory benefits in mice, surpassing minoxidil and addressing androgen-related hair loss.
January 2025 in “RGUHS Journal of Ayush Sciences” This case report details the treatment of a 20-year-old woman with telogen effluvium using Ayurvedic methods, including a 21-day Nasya karma regimen with Bhringaraja Taila and Narasimha Rasayana for six months, and highlights the improvement in her symptoms, suggesting efficacy in managing hair loss.
This study introduces a novel pro-drug formulation of all-trans retinoic acid that reduces skin inflammation and achieves sustained drug release over several days compared to traditional methods.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” This article reviews non‐surgical treatments and surgical techniques for male‐pattern hair loss and does not present new findings.
January 2026 in “Journal of Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses methods to better identify unsafe donor areas in patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia, emphasizing non-surgical management when specific diagnostic criteria are met, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study evaluated current treatments for pediatric alopecia areata and found that high potency topical steroids had the strongest supporting evidence, with promising results also observed for anthralin ointment and other treatments in lower-grade studies.
This review examines current treatment options for alopecia areata and highlights the challenges due to limited evidence-based data and unpredictability in disease progression.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses recent advancements in treatments for psoriasis, including new drug approvals and innovative therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “Accounts of chemical research” This study aimed to identify new quantitative geometric and mechanical parameters for curly and kinky hair using various microscopy and mechanical analysis methods, revealing correlations between hair fiber geometry and mechanical performance to enhance personal care product development and promote cultural inclusion.
This article reports the successful treatment of a Pitbull dog with chronic Flea Allergy Dermatitis using a combination of topical and oral therapies, resulting in complete recovery and hair regrowth.