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.
July 2025 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This review highlights how the development of forensic DNA phenotyping systems like IrisPlex, HIrisPlex, and HIrisPlex-S has advanced criminal investigation by accurately predicting physical traits such as eye, hair, and skin color from DNA, thereby improving the precision and relevance of forensic applications.
March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract presents the book "Buy Medical Physics in Aesthetic Medicine," which explores future innovations and techniques for cosmetic procedures expected in 2025, though specific findings or results from the book are not reported.
December 2023 in “Ophtha Therapy” In this study, the aim was to define the indications, diagnostics, and surgical techniques for eyebrow lift procedures, noting that the primary complication is a visible scar, especially concerning for individuals with a tendency for keloid formation.
This article discusses how modern lifestyle changes, such as stress and poor diet, contribute to hair loss in younger generations, with hair thinning often leading to alopecia; it emphasizes the need for hair root activation to promote hair growth and prevent loss.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This review provides an update on sex hormone-associated dermatoses in dogs, detailing known conditions like feminization syndrome and exploring less understood issues such as alopecia X, without presenting new clinical findings.
April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article proposes a standardized naming system for areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, but it reports no clinical results.
January 2008 in “Summit (Simon Fraser University)” This article describes viDA Therapeutics Inc.'s focus on developing new drugs for age-related conditions using their proprietary granzyme-based approach but reports no clinical outcomes, primarily discussing their funding and business strategy.
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that the purified compound VB1 from Vitex negundo seeds may reduce UVA-induced skin aging by targeting MAPK1 and demonstrated its potential in mice.
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that vismodegib was effective in treating basal cell carcinoma, achieving complete remission in some patients; however, significant side effects often required careful management to prevent therapy suspension, which can lead to resistance.
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” In this study, a UK expert panel discussed strategies for managing common side effects of vismodegib, a hedgehog pathway inhibitor used for advanced basal cell carcinoma, concluding that adverse events like taste disturbances and muscle cramps can be effectively managed to optimize treatment duration.
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May 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” VYC-12L effectively improves skin smoothness, reduces fine lines, and boosts hydration.
August 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In a study using an AGA mouse model, researchers observed that a novel topical gel combining hybrid extracellular vesicles, gold nanoparticles, and finasteride accelerated hair regrowth and improved hair quality more effectively than conventional minoxidil treatment, presenting a promising option with fewer side effects.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study observed that plant-derived extracellular vesicles delivered through a microneedling technique showed favorable tolerance and subjective improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with 95% reporting perceived improvement and 85% experiencing no adverse effects after six sessions.
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article discusses the development and clinical progress of PROTAC technology, particularly focusing on the New Drug Application for vepdegestrant, an estrogen receptor-targeting PROTAC, marking significant advancements in targeted protein degradation therapies.
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that penetration enhancer-containing vesicles significantly improved minoxidil delivery to the skin compared to traditional liposomes and penetration enhancer-containing ethanolic solutions, with deformability linked to enhanced deposition.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” In this study, imiquimod was found to increase regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia compared to placebo, though it commonly caused side effects that rarely led to treatment discontinuation.
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November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that aminoguanidine induced increased VEGF mRNA expression in stored hair follicle micrografts, suggesting potential for developing growth-promoting storage solutions in hair restoration surgery.
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the use of imiquimod as a treatment for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and human papillomavirus warts, noting both its therapeutic benefits and common side effects such as local inflammation and flu-like symptoms.
July 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This research found that combining a 308-nm excimer laser with oral compound glycyrrhizin and topical 0.03% tacrolimus was more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo, resulting in faster and higher rates of repigmentation with minimal adverse effects compared to glycyrrhizin and tacrolimus alone.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” In this controlled study, a 6-month treatment with the nutraceutical product ViviScal® reduced telogen hair fibers and increased total hair fibers in 83% of participants with Telogen Effluvium, who also reported improved hair and nail growth, skin appearance, and overall quality of life.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a dexpanthenol-infused nanotechnological platform within hyaluronic acid hydrogels that promoted wound healing in mice by providing a protective barrier and significantly enhancing skin regeneration, including increased fibroblast activity and tissue remodeling.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside and Vitisin A were able to penetrate mouse skin and improve issues related to hair follicle miniaturization and apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting these compounds as potential alternative treatments for hair loss.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study confirmed known adverse events and identified new ones related to ixekizumab, offering preliminary safety insights for its clinical use, but noted limitations such as potential underreporting and confounding factors in the spontaneous adverse event reporting systems.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that ethosomal formulations, such as ethosomal acyclovir and minoxidil, improved therapeutic effectiveness by enhancing skin permeation, leading to faster healing of herpes labialis lesions and increased skin absorption compared to standard formulations.
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November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This industry update reports on various advancements in therapeutic delivery during July 2018, highlighting active mergers, collaborations, and potential developments across fields like gene therapy, immuno-oncology, and rare diseases treatment; however, no new clinical results are presented.