January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system improves bicalutamide skin retention for better treatment of hair loss.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Acitretin effectively treats severe hypertrophic lichen planus.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for oral lichen planus.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
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July 2025 in “International Immunopharmacology”
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January 2015 in “Nanoscale” The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
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August 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A man developed facial skin lesions after a stem cell transplant, which improved with specific treatments.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Sonidegib effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in a patient with lupus without worsening lupus symptoms.
November 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” May 2026 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Black cumin oil-based carriers improve psoriasis treatment better than standard creams.
May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials” The new delivery system improves Alzheimer's symptoms by releasing Huperzine A slowly and effectively.
February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Platelet-rich concentrates can be an alternative treatment for oral lichen planus, especially when steroids don't work.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” LGR5 is a marker found in hair follicle stem cells in various species and is important for hair growth and skin repair.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
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April 2013 in “Stem cells” LGR5 helps maintain corneal cell characteristics and prevents unwanted changes by controlling specific cell signaling pathways.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of hair loss treatments with fewer side effects.
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July 2014 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Biomimetic nanovesicles can speed up diabetic wound healing by regulating immune cell behavior and metabolism.
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
July 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Combining low-level laser therapy and exosome therapy promotes hair growth.
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April 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and monitor treatment for hair loss from scarring conditions like discoid lupus and lichen planopilaris.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.