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November 2019 in “South African Medical Journal” Lye and no-lye hair relaxers can damage skin.
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
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September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc pyrithione needs targeted delivery to the scalp for effective dandruff treatment.
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” Steroid hormones change the size, charge, and stability of DPPC liposomes.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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February 2023 in “Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry” The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry” A reliable method was created to measure dutasteride and related molecules in capsules.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark” Araliadiol protects skin cells from damage by boosting antioxidant defenses.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
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January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Nanomaterials can make hair care products work better and safer.
November 2023 in “Translational Medicine Communications” Derinat may improve hair growth and quality of life in hair loss patients by reducing oxidative stress.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Scientists made the first metal-based compounds from a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug, which showed potential in fighting both hormone-dependent and independent prostate cancer cells.
April 1992 in “Current opinion in therapeutic patents” New steroids were patented as effective for treating acne, hair loss, and other conditions related to hormones.
10 citations
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January 1994 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Ceramide treatment can strengthen and protect hair from damage.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Protein carbonylation is a sensitive marker for oxidative damage in hair, especially from light exposure.
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February 2003 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” Lead can help reveal and organize lipids in human hair.
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves hair health.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
July 2023 in “Nature Reviews Chemistry” A new method strengthens hair without using harmful chemicals.
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August 1998 in “FEBS Letters” Two new enzymes, PAD-R11 and PAD-R4, were cloned and showed activity, with PAD-R11 resembling epidermal enzymes.
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November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Daprodustat, combined with PAβN, could be a new antibacterial treatment.
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February 1978 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Dihydrotestosterone specifically binds to hamster sebaceous glands, with a higher affinity than testosterone.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” Sinseon-yukza-hwan shows strong antioxidant potential for hair and scalp cosmetics.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using DNase enzymes to break down harmful NETs could be a new treatment for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
1 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cassia HPTC is an effective hair conditioner, better than some traditional formulas.
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November 2022 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials” Human hair proteins, especially keratins, can protect cells from oxidative stress in lab settings.
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.