Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
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January 2017 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ziziphus jujuba Mills may have health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Choline and biotin are important for liver health and preventing certain deficiencies in animals, and more research is needed to understand their benefits in humans.
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June 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Nitric oxide is important for skin functions and both helps protect against and contributes to skin inflammation and sensitization.
January 2013 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
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September 2024 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Malassezia furfur lipids improve skin health at pH 6.
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” The study concluded that three enzymes are important for plant development by affecting sugar composition and calcium binding in plants.
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Consistent use of natural methods is key for healthy hair and scalp.
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June 2010 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
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November 2019 in “Molecular biology and evolution” Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
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January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
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March 2019 in “Acta Chromatographica” Two methods can measure finasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride; HPLC is more advantageous, while TLC offers better separation.
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January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” Certain natural compounds called terpenes may help prevent prostate cancer.
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January 2018 in “AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES” Zapoteca portoricensis extract may help protect against prostate issues and support liver and kidney health in rats.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” PLGA-based microneedles are promising for safe and effective skin delivery of drugs and vaccines.
37 citations
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” pH, calcium, and reactive oxygen species regulate plant cell growth, with key roles for NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane H+-ATPases.
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April 1999 in “Mammalian Genome” Acidic keratin genes are on CFA9 and basic keratin genes are on CFA27 in dogs.
August 2025 in “Animal nutrition” α-Ketoglutaric acid improves hair growth, rabbit performance, and antioxidant levels.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Effervescent cleansing tablets with Asiatic acid were successfully developed, showing good stability and cleansing effectiveness.
February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Gallic acid and ferulic acid can be sustainably extracted for hair supplements with high efficiency and stability.
January 2026 in “Molecules” A new perming method is less damaging to hair and works as well as traditional methods.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Hypochlorous acid is a safe, effective antimicrobial with potential in various medical fields, but more research is needed to improve its stability and use.
January 2025 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” Eicosanoids are crucial for skin health, and targeting their pathways may help treat skin conditions.