research Platelet-rich plasma, a promising adjunctive treatment for vitiligo: A case report
Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
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research Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cow placenta extract lotion versus minoxidil 2% in the treatment of female pattern androgenetic alopecia
Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
research DHT and E2 synthesis-related proteins and receptors expression in male yak skin during different hair follicle stages
Male yak hair growth is influenced by DHT synthesis, which is promoted by 5α-red1 and AR during growth phases, while E2 may inhibit growth through ERα.
research How Coronavirus Disease 2019 Changed Dermatology Practice in 1 Year Around the World
COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.
research A pilot evaluation of scalp skin wounding to promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss
Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
research Cervical spine imaging and treatment outcomes in scalp dysesthesia: A retrospective cohort study
Degenerative changes in the lower cervical spine are common in patients with abnormal scalp sensations, with some improvement seen using pain medication and physical therapy.
research Eficacia del tratamiento con inyecciones intradérmicas de plasma rico en plaquetas para la alopecia androgenética en varones: estudio de «antes-después»
PRP injections increased hair density in men with hair loss but didn't work for everyone and more research is needed.
research Adenosine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Inhibits Catagen Transition In Vitro: Role of the Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes
Adenosine helps human hair grow and prevents hair loss by targeting specific cells.
research Reply to: “Very-low-dose oral minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A study with quantitative trichoscopic documentation”
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats mild-moderate male hair loss, alone or combined with other therapies.
research High-dose spironolactone for acne in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A single-institution retrospective study
Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
research Influence of Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana extracts on the urinary concentrations of endogenous anabolic steroids: Relevance to doping analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research A response to “Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19”
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
research Development and evaluation of crystalline inclusion complex of finasteride using electrospraying as a novel approach
Created finasteride complex to increase water solubility and drug release.
research The promoted synthesis of minoxidil by magnetic nanoparticles of cobalt ferrite(CoFe2O4) as a heterogeneous reusable catalyst
Researchers made minoxidil efficiently using cobalt ferrite nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst.
research Gestational diabetes mellitus and COVID-19, clinical characteristics and review of the literature
Pregnant women with COVID-19 and gestational diabetes may face severe complications, and more research is needed on their outcomes.
research Comment on: Risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A case-control study in a multiracial population
The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
research Response to: “Minimum requirements for reporting clinical trials evaluating the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma”
The authors agree that standardizing how PRP methods are reported could help compare results, but note that the link between PRP's contents and hair growth is unclear, and recommend avoiding split-scalp designs in future trials.
research Reply to: “The effect of intradermal botulinum toxin on androgenetic alopecia and its possible mechanism”
Botulinum toxin may help treat hair loss by relaxing scalp muscles, improving oxygen and blood flow.
research Unknown safety profile of ingredients in hair supplements: A call to action for improved patient safety
The conclusion is that hair supplement ingredients may be unsafe and should be disclosed and proven safe before use.
research Reply to comment on: Pattern hair loss. Assessment of inflammation and fibrosis on histologic sections
The authors agree more research with proper control groups is needed to understand hair loss.
research Treatment of Lipodystrophy with Troglitazone
Troglitazone increases subcutaneous fat in lipodystrophy patients.
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion is that maintaining blinding in clinical trials is crucial for reliable results.
research The Efficacy of Spiritual Healing
The document concludes that there is no credible evidence that distant healing works, and it should not be further studied in medical literature.
research Intradermal Injection of Bleomycin Shows Preliminary Evidence of Dermal Fibrosis in a Mouse Model
Bleomycin injections in mice cause skin thickening and hair loss.
research Response to “Variables affecting the potential efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology”
The authors concluded that PRP injections were not significantly effective for treating lichen planopilaris and its variants and should not be used as the only treatment.
research The Suppression of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Is Associated with Skin Carcinogenesis
Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
research Blinding in Placebo-Controlled Trials
The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
research Shared medical appointments for female pattern hair loss
SMAs improve patient satisfaction and may be cost-effective for female hair loss.
research The Rotterdam Study: objectives and design update
The Rotterdam Study investigates diseases in older adults and has produced many research findings.