research Investigation of plasma thiol/disulfide balance in male patients with androgenetic alopecia December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thiol/disulfide balance is normal in male AGA patients but shifts towards oxidative stress with emotional stress and low vitamin D.
research Cysteine and Glutamine level in hair shaft fractures patients 1 citations , July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Cysteine strengthens hair, and glutamine fuels hair growth.
research Serum total thiol level in Acne Vulgaris Patients and its relation to oxidative stress 1 citations , October 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Serum Plasma Thiol Evaluation in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Patients June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation 23 citations , June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.