December 2023 in “Natural product research” This study found that compound 4 from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida exhibited stronger anti-BPH activity against BPH-1 cells with an IC50 of 79.75 μM compared to finasteride's IC50 of 91.8 μM, while compounds 1, 2, and 5 showed moderate activity.
October 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hispanic and Black patients are underrepresented in alopecia areata clinical trials.
July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant differences in enrollment and completion rates among racial and ethnic groups in alopecia areata clinical trials, with Black patients showing lower enrollment and higher dropout rates compared to other groups.
April 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” In this case report, a five-year-old girl with a bald patch was diagnosed with congenital triangular alopecia, a localized non-scarring condition that typically remains unchanged and lacks effective treatment.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report identifies a 23-year-old man with congenital triangular alopecia, a non-scarring alopecia characterized by preserved follicles and vellus hair, for which unnecessary interventions should be avoided.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this clinical trial, researchers observed that a hair serum containing arnica, jaborandi, and other ingredients improved hair growth rate, density, and reduced hair thinning in 30 participants after 90 days without adverse events, suggesting its efficacy and dermatological safety.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses atypical presentations of Brauer nevus, particularly in occipital and mid-frontal areas, and reports a higher occurrence in males, with detection usually at birth.
December 2020 in “TURKDERM” This case report describes a 3-year-old boy diagnosed with temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the importance of clinical and dermoscopic examination for correct diagnosis due to the condition's rarity and risk of misdiagnosis.
This case report highlights the clinical and trichoscopic diagnosis of congenital triangular alopecia in a 9-month-old boy and notes the condition's typical unresponsiveness to traditional treatments.
This trial will compare the effectiveness of spironolactone to doxycycline for treating acne in adult females, potentially offering an alternative to antibiotics and isotretinoin.
This trial explores whether spironolactone is more effective than cyclines for treating moderate acne in adult women, providing a potential alternative amidst concerns over antibiotic resistance.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with congenital triangular alopecia, a type of hair loss without skin changes, usually starting between ages 2-5, with no specific treatment.
January 2019 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This review discusses congenital temporal triangular alopecia, focusing on its clinical presentation and dermatoscopic diagnosis, and highlights the limited understanding of its etiology and treatment options; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatological research” This review analyzes existing data and proposes a study design to evaluate the effectiveness of standardized PRP techniques for treating androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Congenital triangular alopecia is a harmless, non-spreading hair loss condition often seen in young children.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, mainly affects the left side of the scalp, and has no effective treatment except surgery.
January 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone was the most effective treatment for achieving over 50% hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, especially those with single patches.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study observed that excimer light therapy, intralesional triamcinolone, and topical 5% minoxidil all had differing levels of effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with variable results noted among treatments.
July 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” New treatment with Wnt proteins and growth factors safely increases hair thickness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that white females with female pattern hair loss had higher hair density in the occipital scalp area, while Asian females had thicker hair diameters in both frontal and occipital areas.
November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
May 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” DHEA therapy improved pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in young females with adrenal insufficiency.
February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
January 2005 in “Nihon Yasei Doubutsu Igakkaishi/Japanese journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” This study observed that Aloe vera gel applied topically to mange-affected camels led to the rapid disappearance of skin lesions and mites.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article lacks an abstract and reports no new findings.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, autologous cellular micrografts significantly improved hair parameters in androgenic alopecia patients, showing promise as an effective treatment without dangerous side effects.