July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ashwagandha may help with skin and hair issues, but more research is needed.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Combining scalp cooling with a special lotion helps prevent severe hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
December 2025 in “Antibiotics” Tinea capitis in older adults is often misdiagnosed but can be effectively treated with antifungal therapy.
Scalp tonics are popular for stress-related hair loss, but minoxidil is used less due to side effects and inconvenience.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil applied twice daily can help regrow hair in some people with hereditary baldness, with no serious side effects.
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March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
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May 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair with regular use, but results vary and side effects may occur.
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August 2011 Prompt treatment of tinea capitis with oral antifungals leads to excellent recovery, but delayed care can cause permanent hair loss.
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August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Calcium pantothenate therapy improved symptoms of discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Wounds-a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus that heal with strong topical steroids suggest Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, confirmed by biopsy showing specific immune cells.
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.
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June 2021 in “Case Reports in Infectious Diseases” Fungal infections should be considered in scalp swelling to avoid misdiagnosis.
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June 2021 in “PubMed” Chronic scalp lesions with crusts and pus indicate Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, which is confirmed by biopsy and effectively treated with strong topical steroids.
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August 2022 in “Медицинский совет” The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve hair and scalp health.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve hair growth and scalp health.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” Combining PRP and mesotherapy effectively improved hair density and scalp health in a patient with severe hair loss.
April 2025 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The combined therapy of microneedling and light therapy effectively and safely promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania.
October 2024 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Red LED therapy is more effective than green LED for improving hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
More research is needed to understand chemotherapy-induced hair loss and its phases.
May 2016 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Careful planning and technique are crucial for successful hair transplants on irradiated scalps.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
March 2023 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new microneedle patch can help regrow hair over a long time.
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Laser therapy improved surgical scar healing in dogs.
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July 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Common baldness treatments include cosmetic methods, medication like minoxidil, and surgery, but no cure exists.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ziziphus mauritiana and Black Seed Oil are effective and safe natural alternatives for hair care.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ziziphus mauritiana and Black Seed Oil are effective and safe natural alternatives for hair care.
April 2026 in “Academic Dermatology” Current methods for grading hair loss from cancer treatment are not accurate enough and need improvement.
September 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A growth factor cocktail with FGF9 and microneedling effectively increases hair density and diameter in hair loss patients.