A new microneedle patch effectively treats hair loss by delivering growth factors to the skin.
1 citations
,
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Nivolumab treatment led to hair regrowth in a man with metastatic melanoma and alopecia areata.
26 citations
,
January 2024 in “Gels” Nanoemulgels could effectively treat skin diseases and may replace or complement current therapies.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dual-targeting therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors may treat both alopecia areata and other immune diseases.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Age-related immune changes worsen Parkinson's disease, suggesting new treatment strategies.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” Monoclonal antibodies LT-1, LT-2, and LT-7 help diagnose certain blood cancers.
19 citations
,
February 1998 in “Cellular Immunology” Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
16 citations
,
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
49 citations
,
February 2025 in “Science Advances” Biomimetic synthetic vesicles could improve precision medicine by combining natural and synthetic benefits.
July 2020 in “CRS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting” Researchers developed a new skin patch that delivers more finasteride into the skin, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and prostate issues.
30 citations
,
April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Blocking CD44 can reduce leukocyte migration in autoimmune skin diseases.
6 citations
,
March 2024 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Nanoparticle drug delivery could improve alopecia areata treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 24 citations
,
March 2024 in “Small Science” Single-cell encapsulation shows promise for medical use but faces production challenges.
October 2017 in “Doctoral thesis, UCL (University College London).” Lipid-based nanoparticles are effective for applying hair growth treatments to the skin.
3 citations
,
January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” Machine learning can help find new ways to treat alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Immunological Reviews” The skin can independently form immune responses through special structures, offering new ways to treat skin diseases.
26 citations
,
June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
43 citations
,
March 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” The new nanoparticles could improve melanoma treatment by working better than current options.
5 citations
,
August 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles show promise for skin treatments but need better formulation strategies.
November 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Booster shots of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 increased protective antibodies without worsening autoimmune skin conditions in patients.
48 citations
,
July 2023 in “Biomedicines” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are promising for safe, efficient, and controlled drug delivery through the skin.
The patch effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia areata without pain.
114 citations
,
August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Machine learning can help identify biomarkers for personalized Pemphigus vulgaris treatment.
April 2026 in “Health care of Tajikistan” The study evaluated immune status changes in 31 patients with alopecia areata undergoing combined therapy, compared to 30 healthy controls. Initially, patients exhibited elevated proinflammatory cytokines and reduced cellular immunity. Post-treatment, there was a significant decrease in proinflammatory cytokines, circulating immune complexes, and an increase in IL-10 levels and phagocytic activity, indicating that combined therapy effectively reduces inflammation and restores immune balance.
4 citations
,
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.
20 citations
,
March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
August 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two men experienced hair regrowth while being treated with immune globulin for other health issues, but there were also side effects.