November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
August 2023 in “Fermentation” Scientists can use engineered microbes to make L-aspartate and related chemicals, but there's still room to improve their efficiency.
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January 1996 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” Over 30 potential cancer prevention treatments are being tested, with some showing promise in early research.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The combination therapy may be more effective for mild alopecia areata, especially in patients with allergies.
January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Research on silica-based nanobiomaterials for tissue regeneration is rapidly growing, with China leading in volume and the U.S. excelling in impact.
New hydrogel sensors can be quickly made and customized for wearable devices.
June 2025 in “Healthy-Mu Journal” The optimized Cinchonine gel effectively fights acne bacteria and is safe for twice-daily use.
October 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Straightening and dyeing damage hair structure.
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September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thioglycolate compounds in brow lamination can cause skin irritation and other health issues.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The study investigated the protective effects of a hair care treatment based on silk proteins and linseed-derived polysaccharides on chemically damaged hair. Hair swatches subjected to bleaching and coloring were treated with the proposed product and benchmark products. Results showed that the treated swatches had significantly increased resistance to breakage, reduced structural damage, and improved luster after the 1st and 5th washes. The study concluded that the proposed product was effective in protecting and repairing hair, enhancing its mechanical properties and appearance.
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March 1975 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Understanding hair loss chemicals can help create better treatments.
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December 2022 in “Russian Journal of General Chemistry” CoCr2O4 catalysts effectively and sustainably produce diaminopyrimidine oxides with high yield.
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January 1981 Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
Diphenyl cresyl phosphate has low toxicity but can harm the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and testicles at high doses.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
A natural, eco-friendly treatment using casein and tannic acid strengthens hair by 21% while keeping it elastic.
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Effervescent cleansing tablets with Asiatic acid were successfully developed, showing good stability and cleansing effectiveness.
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
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September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemical hair straightening may be linked to a type of permanent hair loss.
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December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” Nanozymes could improve disease treatment and detection.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Marine biomaterials show promise for drug delivery and wound healing.
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August 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” The new wound dressing helps heal burn wounds and regrow hair by releasing beneficial ions.