August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” A new method accurately measures three compounds in rat plasma from pine needle extracts, aiding future research on its use for hair loss.
6 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
January 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” A new method accurately detects minoxidil in hair lotions, revealing discrepancies in labeled content.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Smaller needles help protect stem cells during injections.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Micro-needling with 5-FU is more effective for vitiligo than tacrolimus alone.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry” New sensor detects minoxidil accurately and effectively.
January 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Pen-type microwells are best for forming hair follicle germ structures.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” Cellcurex™ treatment increased hair growth and thickness but caused pain and bleeding.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The microneedle patch boosts hair growth by reducing DHT and oxidative stress.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
April 2019 in “Lincoln (University of Nebraska)” The smart bandage improved healing in diabetic wounds better than standard treatments.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide is more effective for mild alopecia areata when injected with microneedles than when applied topically.
January 2025 in “Acta Scientific Women s Health” Mesotherapy can improve skin and hair health by using targeted injections.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
20 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
Micrografts and minigrafts effectively treat male hair loss with natural-looking results.
Hair intradermotherapy effectively treats hair loss and boosts self-esteem.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.
March 2024 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” Negative pressure therapy increases hair growth in mice.
Agave tequilana extract in microneedles affects their structure and bioactivity, showing potential for skin treatments.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Microscopic hair analysis is important in forensics but has limitations; new technologies are improving its accuracy.
33 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining PRP with microneedling and minoxidil may help treat severe hair loss.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Auricular electrostimulation reduces itching in mice.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.
Certain combination therapies, like microneedling with minoxidil, are more effective for female-pattern hair loss than other treatments.