April 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The authors concluded that for alopecia areata, addressing psychosocial well-being and social functioning is crucial, as the burden of the condition extends beyond visible hair loss and includes substantial inequities in treatment access.
April 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This review reports that hyperandrogenic conditions in women, which affect skin and overall well-being, lack dedicated treatment guidelines, presenting challenges in standardizing care.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a newly formulated herbal hair serum demonstrated significant antifungal and antibacterial activity as well as comparable hair regrowth effectiveness to standard treatments, suggesting its potential as a natural therapeutic alternative.
January 2026 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” In this study, intralesional pentoxifylline was found to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for alopecia areata, showing significant improvements in hair loss with minimal side effects and a low recurrence rate among the 50 patients tested over 12 weeks.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” In this study, thyroid disorders were found to significantly affect physical and emotional well-being, with notable prevalence in married, urban, and non-working participants in South India.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The researchers reported that baricitinib treatment for at least 52 weeks reduced severe alopecia areata severity and improved psychological well-being and quality of life in study participants.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata and found it to be well-tolerated without new safety concerns over approximately five years, with common adverse events including positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, acne, headache, and nasopharyngitis.
October 2025 in “Electronic Theses and Dissertations Repository (University of Pisa)” In this study, baricitinib treatment for severe alopecia areata was well tolerated, with minor metabolic changes and PLR emerging as a sensitive marker of treatment response.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case study, a 68-year-old woman with hyperandrogenism and presumed ovarian origin responded well to GnRH agonist therapy, normalizing testosterone levels and stabilizing blood pressure, suggesting its effectiveness as a non-surgical treatment option.
September 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This real-world study found that baricitinib 4 mg daily was effective in promoting hair regrowth and improving psychological well-being in Italian adults with severe alopecia areata over 48 weeks, with 63.2% of patients achieving significant hair recovery and 9.4% experiencing adverse events.
September 2025 in “JAAD International” In this study, twice-weekly and thrice-weekly dutasteride improved hair growth and were well-tolerated, although thrice-weekly dosing did not significantly outperform finasteride 1 mg daily for increasing hair count.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that low-dose oral minoxidil (≤5 mg/day) effectively increased hair number and diameter in men and women with androgenetic alopecia, and was generally well-tolerated with mostly mild adverse effects, although serious complications were rare and associated mainly with pre-existing heart conditions.
September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine” This review reported that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) significantly improved symptoms like vasomotor disturbances, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in perimenopausal women and was well tolerated, with largely mild side effects in examined trials.
September 2025 in “Acta Medica International” In this study, a triple wavelength laser was found to be highly effective and well-tolerated for reducing hair in Indian women with Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV, achieving an average hair count reduction of 86.5%, with only mild and transient adverse effects observed.
July 2025 in “Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)” This review evaluated various physical treatments for androgenetic alopecia and highlighted that low-level laser therapy is well-supported by evidence. However, nonablative laser and multimodal approaches like PEMF-LLLT appear promising and warrant further investigation.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case series conducted in Austrian dermatology clinics, tralokinumab was found to be a well-tolerated and effective long-term treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with improvements in eczema severity and symptom suppression maintained over up to three years.
June 2025 in “Голова и шея.” This study observed changes in the electrical and viscoelastic properties of erythrocytes, as well as hemostatic system activation, in women with alopecia following COVID-19 infection, potentially contributing to alopecia development and informing treatment strategies.
June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study conducted at the Pakistan Emirates Military Hospital found that microneedling combined with topical triamcinolone acetonide was significantly more effective and well-tolerated than microneedling alone for treating localized alopecia areata, with 60% of participants achieving complete recovery compared to 5% in the microneedling-only group.
This study of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata in Morocco found that oral betamethasone mini-pulses yielded ≥50% hair regrowth in 62.5% of cases, improved quality of life scores, and were generally well-tolerated, though relapses and mild side effects were noted.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study of patients with androgenetic alopecia in Turkey found that severe hair loss significantly impacts psychological well-being, particularly in men and those with early-onset AGA. Despite widespread social media use for hair loss information, it did not influence treatment choices or psychological distress.
March 2025 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” This study found that genetic predictions of male pattern baldness from European populations do not generalize well to African populations, highlighting significant differences in genetic architecture between them.
March 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In a retrospective multicenter cohort study, this research observed that baricitinib was effective and well-tolerated in treating adult patients with alopecia areata, including those with severe cases, showing promise in improving outcomes over a 12-month period with manageable side effects.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” In this case series, treatment with clascoterone cream 1% was reported to be effective and well tolerated for diverse acne vulgaris patients, improving clinical outcomes whether used alone or in combination with other therapies, and addressing various other skin conditions.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case series involving 10 patients treated with clascoterone cream 1% for acne vulgaris found it effective and well-tolerated, regardless of severity, age, gender, or ethnicity, and noted additional benefits for related skin conditions.
In this retrospective study of 133 pediatric patients, topical minoxidil was generally well tolerated for managing androgenetic alopecia, but close monitoring and adherence to treatment, accounting for hormonal and concurrent conditions, were emphasized for effective care.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that lichen planopilaris is associated with several environmental factors, such as stress and hair dye use, as well as thyroid disorders and genetic components.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, a 53-year-old woman with Little-Graham-Piccardi-Lassueur-Syndrome responded well to a treatment regimen of hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, and other therapies, effectively halting the progression of this rare dermatosis characterized by alopecia and hyperkeratotic eruptions.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review highlights the increasing use of trichoscopy, a noninvasive and well-tolerated diagnostic tool, to aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of various pediatric hair and scalp conditions, such as alopecia and other abnormalities.
March 2024 in “Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine” This study highlights that feeding and eating disorders, as well as disordered eating behaviors, are more prevalent among athletes compared to the general population, emphasizing the critical role of athletic trainers in early identification and management.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, scalp cooling therapy was found to be well tolerated and effective at improving hair preservation for Asian women with breast or gynecological cancers undergoing certain chemotherapy regimens, particularly weekly paclitaxel, compared to historical controls.