December 2000 in “Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology” Hair care products are regulated, with shampoos, conditioners, dyes, and styling products designed for cleaning, enhancing, and maintaining hair.
May 2013 in “International journal of innovative research and development” The document concludes that understanding hair's chemical makeup is key to creating effective hair growth products that also improve social confidence.
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” Nano-sized plant-based chemicals could improve cervical cancer treatment by being more effective and causing fewer side effects than current methods.
November 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Herbal shampoos are safer and effective for hair care compared to chemical shampoos.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The conclusion is that certain chemicals from Bacillus subtilis help improve plant root growth through a hormone-related process.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles could make hair dyes safer by reducing harmful effects.
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January 2015 in “Science Journal of Public Health” Cosmetics can contain harmful chemicals that may cause serious health problems over time.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair properties vary by ethnicity and environment, affecting surface charge and particle deposition.
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
15 citations
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February 2009 in “Cell Stem Cell” The document concludes that certain chemicals can help maintain stem cell pluripotency and that understanding cell states is crucial for tissue regeneration.
The new sensor can detect a toxic chemical in water with high sensitivity and accuracy.
December 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” Alopecia, or hair loss, can be caused by genetics, illness, or certain drugs, and can be treated with synthetic or natural medications.
Hair samples showed changes in chemical elements over time and location in Venezuela.
December 2025 in “Biopolymers” Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.
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January 1975 in “Food and Cosmetics Toxicology” The hair dye formulations tested did not cause long-term toxicity or cancer in mice.
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July 2000 in “Toxicology Letters” K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sunlight exposure ages hair, making it brittle, stiff, and dry.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Calanthe orchids have medicinal potential and contain 265 chemical compounds, but are underexplored.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Scientists turned mouse skin cells into hair-inducing cells using chemicals, which could help treat hair loss.
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July 2020 in “Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology” Scientists improved an enzyme to better produce a hair growth-promoting chemical from an immunosuppressant.
3 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Cysteine strengthens hair, and glutamine fuels hair growth.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The polyherbal shampoo effectively cleans hair and promotes growth without harmful chemicals.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal shampoo effectively cleans hair and promotes growth without harmful chemicals.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The Aloe vera and Fenugreek hair mask improves hair health and reduces hair problems safely.
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January 2002 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Reconstructed skin models are useful for studying how skin processes certain chemicals.
3 citations
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January 1991 in “Toxicology in Vitro” Hair follicle cultures are effective for studying cell communication and testing chemicals.