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May 2019 in “Molecules” These temporary hair dyes may be harmful to human health.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively reveals detailed nerve structures in rat snouts.
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November 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.
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December 2023 in “Cutis” Toluidine blue helps accurately diagnose and treat certain skin tumors in surgery.
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April 2021 in “Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology” Surgical removal is advised for large congenital blue nevi due to rare cancer risk.
March 2026 in “Critical Care Medicine” Methylene blue can effectively treat severe low blood pressure from minoxidil overdose when standard treatments fail.
Methylene blue helps hair growth by protecting hair stem cells from stress.
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Prussian Blue successfully treated thallium poisoning in a dog.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Methylene blue is less effective than normal saline solution for storing hair grafts and may reduce graft survival.