Research & Science

Gupta AK, Teasell EM, Liddy A, Economopoulos V · International journal of dermatology · 2026

Alterations in the scalp microbiome, particularly enrichment of Cutibacterium acnes and Malassezia, may contribute to AGA pathogenesis via lipid-immune interactions, suggesting potential benefit from lipid-modulating agents such as ketoconazole.

Ahmed A, Alali AM, Abdullah E, Alharbi MN, Alayoubi HM · Skin appendage disorders · 2026

Herbal remedies such as saw palmetto, rosemary, and others show promise for promoting hair growth in various types of hair loss via mechanisms like 5α-reductase inhibition and increased microcirculation, though evidence is limited.

Xue P, Guo L, Dang E, Dou W, Zeng X, Fan X, Yang Q · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025

Combining PRP with pharmacological support during FUE hair transplantation significantly improves follicle survival, growth rates, and hair strength compared to pharmacological support alone.

Koç Babayiğit F, Kartal D, Çinar SL, Borlu M · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2025

PRP alone and in combination with minoxidil significantly improved hair count, density, terminal hair count, and increased the anagen ratio; the combination also significantly reduced vellus hair count and density.

Nilforoushzadeh MA, Roohaninasab M, Behrangi E, Jafarzadeh A, Nouri M, Zare S, Zare S · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025

Both PRP injections and microneedling significantly increased hair count and thickness after two months, with microneedling showing a greater percent increase in hair count (88.4% vs 62.4%) and PRP showing a slightly greater increase in hair thickness (58.6% vs 51.3%).

Alosaimi A, Algarni A, Alharbi A, Alotaibi A, Alomairi A, Alsurayhi M, Alharbi W · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2025

Combining minoxidil with low-level laser therapy did not produce a statistically significant improvement in hair count or hair diameter compared to minoxidil alone in patients with androgenic alopecia.

Liu Y, Tosti A, Wang ECE, Heilmann-Heimbach S, Aguh C, Jimenez F, Lin SJ, Kwon O, Plikus MV · Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2025

Established therapies such as oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and hair transplantation can reduce hair loss and promote regrowth in many patients, although response varies and novel approaches are needed.

Mawu FO, Sondakh ORL, Kairupan TS, Christopher PM · Lasers in medical science · 2025

Combination LLLT and minoxidil produced significantly greater increases in hair density and hair shaft diameter, and higher patient satisfaction, compared to minoxidil monotherapy.