4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This Cochrane review found no clear superiority among treatments for central serous chorioretinopathy, with low-dose photodynamic therapy, supplements, and eplerenone showing slightly higher probabilities of improving visual acuity, but evidence remains uncertain due to biases and small study sizes.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica/Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica” This study evaluated quercetin's potential as a treatment for cats with Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome, finding it significantly reduced clinical scores in certain symptom groups like Head-and-Neck Pruritus and Miliary Dermatitis, although improvements in oxidative stress markers were not clearly significant.
January 2024 in “Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine” In this study on dogs with yeast imbalances and dermatological signs, a protocol using chlorhexidine and Ophytrium products significantly reduced Malassezia pachydermatis counts and improved pruritus and irritation scores over 21 days, earning positive assessments from veterinarians and owners in most cases.
January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This study observed that mink dermal collagen fibrils undergo structural changes during the hair cycle, with increased fiber thickness and bundle density as minks grow.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers administered injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) to 30 patients with androgenetic alopecia, finding an 80% response rate after 6 months, with improved hair density and reduced scalp symptoms, while reporting minimal adverse reactions.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” In this study, the researchers found that the water-soluble fraction of Rhus semialata gall extract and its component Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells, and clinical trials supported these findings, showing improved hair density and appearance compared to placebo.
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” This randomized controlled trial found that consuming *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* extract significantly improved hair elasticity, density, and diameter over 24 weeks without severe adverse events, suggesting it as a safe functional food ingredient for hair health improvement.
February 2025 in “Cureus” This study focused on developing and validating standardized methods to reliably assess hair growth and scalp health in androgenetic alopecia, finding significant differences in hair parameters such as vellus and terminal hair counts, density, and thickness between affected and standardized areas.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that treating patchy alopecia areata with fractional CO2 laser and topical triamcinolone acetonide was more effective and safer than intralesional triamcinolone, despite higher initial discomfort, as it resulted in greater patient satisfaction and fewer adverse effects like skin atrophy.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” This review examines the use of computer vision techniques, specifically deep learning architectures and image processing algorithms, for detecting and assessing skin conditions like vitiligo and dermatitis, and highlights the need for disease-specific datasets to improve automated diagnostic tools in dermatology.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” This study found that the black bean-licorice-biotae folium extract may improve hair diameter, scalp moisture, and sebum secretion, although its effect on hair density was not significant.
April 2018 in “Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” This study found that repeated PRP injections in patients with androgenetic alopecia may lead to hyperalgesia, where pain is felt with less stimulus after each treatment.
This study evaluated the efficacy of polyphenolic compounds for hair growth in adults with non-scarring alopecia and found that these interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count compared to controls, although results were not significantly different from minoxidil.
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December 2015 in “Cochrane library” This review observed limited evidence of clinically significant benefits from treatments for acute central serous chorioretinopathy, which often resolves spontaneously, but identified PDT and micropulse laser as the most promising for further trials.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This review examines the devices, mechanisms, risks, side effects, and regulatory differences in laser hair removal, particularly highlighting the lack of regulation in South Africa and its implications for patient safety.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights platelet-rich plasma as a promising nonsurgical treatment for female pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores regenerative treatment options for non-scarring alopecia, with a focus on the potential of mesenchymal stem cells for hair regrowth, but it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the composition, preparation, and applications of autologous platelet and extracellular vesicle-rich plasma, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for further research, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This article reviews the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in various dermatological conditions and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its efficacy and call for continued careful use.
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This pilot study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for chronic telogen effluvium with good safety, and cost-effective preparation methods may be reliable alternatives to more expensive ones.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Cosmoderma” This study reported that Nyumi Happy Hair Gummies improved hair growth, thickness, density, and gloss in adults with hair fall, while also reducing hair fall and enhancing nail health, without any adverse effects reported during the trial.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review explores the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for anti-aging and tissue regeneration, especially in orthopedic applications like osteoarthritis, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that the tested hair lotion significantly reduced hair loss and accelerated recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium compared to a mild shampoo alone.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
In this study, baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was associated with predicting early trichoscopic response in patients undergoing PRP-based treatment for non-scarring alopecia.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This preliminary study suggests that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve scalp health and follicle activation in healthy adults, with subjective assessments showing significant improvements despite mixed objective findings.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the clinical efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of Autologous Micrografting Technology for androgenetic alopecia, reporting significant short-term improvements in hair density and thickness.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that oral spironolactone 100 mg daily for 24 weeks improved terminal hair counts and diameters in premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss when used alongside minoxidil, despite a higher incidence of menstrual irregularities.