February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
May 2021 in “Біомедична інженерія і технологія” Fat tissue's stromal-vascular fraction has stem cells that could be used for regenerative medicine, but official treatment protocols are not yet approved.
Smilax aristolochiifolia is less abundant due to environmental changes, but still used in traditional medicine.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” Astringent persimmon fruit extract may help increase hair length and coverage without increasing the number of hair follicles.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts promote hair growth.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” The cream-mask and gel-mask with certain plant extracts improved hair growth in rats similar to a common hair growth treatment.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Honey applied to wounds speeds up healing and improves tissue repair.
January 2009 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Minoxidil solution can effectively treat hair thinning in women.
October 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Topical caffeine can help with hair growth and reduce hair loss safely.
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March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” LHX2 and SOX9 identify unique hair follicle cell groups, crucial for hair maintenance.
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January 2012 in “Dermatologic surgery” The trichometer is a quick and reliable tool for measuring hair quantity.
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November 2005 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy is effective for tracking compounds in the skin.
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July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” ICMR created standard treatment guidelines for skin diseases to improve care across India.
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March 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” The new AI system improves remote skin condition diagnosis and access to care.
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August 2025 Drug repurposing can speed up and reduce costs in drug discovery, especially for cancer treatment.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Stem cell-derived fibroblasts can effectively repair skin wounds.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ethosomes could improve how well skin treatments work, but more research is needed on their safety and stability.
January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Mesotherapy uses small injections to improve skin, reduce fat, and treat hair loss effectively and quickly.
April 2026 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Future hair loss treatments focus on non-invasive and regenerative methods, needing more clinical trials.
January 2026 in “RSC Medicinal Chemistry” 2,5-DBH shows promise for improving drugs in cancer, brain disorders, and infections.
August 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Vitamin A is essential but too much can be harmful, especially from supplements.
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
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September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
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November 2019 in “The application of clinical genetics” The study found that a specific genetic variation in the TNFα gene is significantly linked to Alopecia Areata in the Jordanian Arab population.
May 2025 in “Nonlinear Analysis Real World Applications” Reducing CD8+ T cell growth can stabilize alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” A targetoid hair regrowth pattern indicates recovery in alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” PRP shows promise for hair restoration with mild side effects, but more research is needed for clear guidelines.