January 2026 in “Research” New technologies show promise for safer, more effective hair loss treatments.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Thyroid disease can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, and treating the thyroid condition often improves these symptoms.
December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.
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November 2022 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
February 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Scenedesmus deserticola JD052 extracts may help hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
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January 2023 in “Skin health and disease” Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International” Ustekinumab and vedolizumab can help some ulcerative colitis patients with hair regrowth, but results vary.
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October 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib effectively treated hair loss and inflammation in a patient with alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” PRP therapy effectively improves hair density and reduces hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The new gallic acid hydrogel speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
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April 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell technology may improve hair loss treatments by providing more effective and personalized options.
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August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Higher platelet counts and activators in PRP improve hair density and thickness in treating hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
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July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a simple, cost-effective treatment that promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with high patient satisfaction.
February 2026 in “Exploration” Advancements in gene therapy, stem cells, and biomaterials show promise for reducing scarring in wound healing, but face clinical challenges.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Experts advise using sunscreen and proper skin care before, during, and after procedures to speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce scarring.
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August 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is mainly caused by genetics, stress, and environment, with potential treatments being explored.
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Microneedles improve delivery of plant-based compounds through the skin, aiding treatments for hair loss, cancer, and wounds.
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” PRP is popular for hair restoration but needs better research methods to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
November 2024 in “Fermentation” Fermented ginsenosides from kimchi bacteria may promote hair growth better than finasteride.