January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
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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.
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June 1995 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New chemicals were made that can block an enzyme linked to hair loss, prostate growth, and acne.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
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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.
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 2003 in “Synthetic Communications” Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
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March 2025 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” Exposure to certain chemicals in food and containers may increase the risk of early breast development in young girls.
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January 2013 Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
March 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Chemistry” Curcuma aeruginosa has various chemical components and health benefits.
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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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride use changes brain chemicals, causing lasting sexual issues and anxiety/depression.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
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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.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The combination of specific chemicals improves hair density in women.
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January 2018 in “Urology & Nephrology Open Access Journal” Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
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June 2018 in “Physiology & behavior” Early changes in brain chemicals affect how a drug reduces alcohol intake in rats.
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January 1981 High temperatures and certain chemicals can significantly change the amino acid content in human hair.
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November 2019 in “Synapse” Brain-made chemicals can control nerve cell function differently in various parts of a mouse's brain, which may help us understand neurological conditions.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress and certain chemicals affect hair growth by interacting with the immune and nervous systems.
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April 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
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April 2016 in “Nature communications” Certain signals are important for reducing specific chemical markers on hair follicle stem cells during rest periods, which is necessary for healthy hair growth.
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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.
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Related plant species often have similar chemicals and healing properties.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair moisture behavior helps tell apart different chemical treatments and reveals insights into hair structure.