Microbial imbalances on the scalp can help diagnose and manage hair loss early.
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January 2024 in “Microorganisms” Dupilumab improves skin microbiome balance in atopic dermatitis patients.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.
March 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.
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June 2024 in “Cureus” PCOS is linked to changes in vaginal bacteria, with fewer good bacteria and more harmful ones.
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October 2021 in “Microorganisms” Men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp oils and microbes compared to those without.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Dietary interventions improved hair density and reduced dandruff by balancing scalp microbiota and reducing inflammation.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis patients have different skin bacteria, which may cause flare-ups.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” Restoring microbial balance and using exosome therapies may help treat hair disorders like alopecia and acne.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal anti-dandruff shampoos can be as effective as synthetic ones, with fewer side effects.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Gut bacteria differences could help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Systems Biology” Modern lifestyles harm beneficial microbes, affecting health.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” An imbalance in gut bacteria is linked to skin immune diseases and may affect their outcomes and related health issues.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” The document concludes that more inclusive research involving the transgender community is needed, especially on the neovaginal microbiome of trans women.
September 2023 in “Current opinion in microbiology” Certain fungi protect skin health, but changes can allow harmful fungi to cause serious infections, needing more research for treatment and control.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin microbiome is crucial for skin health, and more research is needed to explore its role and potential treatments.
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
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May 2022 in “Cosmetics” Further research is needed to understand how the microbiome affects hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
November 2025 in “Dermato” The skin microbiome is crucial for skin health and new treatments like probiotics can improve skin conditions.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Restoring skin microbial balance may help treat acne.
December 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Imbalance in scalp bacteria can affect hair and scalp health, potentially leading to conditions like hair loss, psoriasis, and dandruff.
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November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Organ transplant recipients have a higher risk of skin cancer over time, atopic dermatitis skin shows unusual bacterial and fungal patterns, a new tool for measuring hidradenitis suppurativa severity was created, and gene expression changes in male baldness suggest new treatments.
October 2025 in “Progress In Microbes & Molecular Biology” PCOS is linked to gut bacteria changes, suggesting gut-focused treatments might help.
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.
July 2025 in “YAKUGAKU ZASSHI” Understanding skin microbes and sebum can help manage atopic dermatitis and hair loss.
January 2018 in “Florence Research (University of Florence)” Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
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October 2025 in “Biomedicines” New treatments for seborrheic dermatitis show promise for difficult cases.