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July 2011 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” 5 citations
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January 1992 Silicones in shampoos make hair smoother, easier to manage, and reduce friction.
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September 1972 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” PCPA induces hypersexual behavior in male rats regardless of age or castration status.
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Osh State University” Mercury can disrupt sex hormones and cause reproductive issues.
April 2011 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles improve skin delivery of finasteride, with PS404-b-PAA63 being most effective.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel promotes wound healing, fights bacteria, and monitors pH.
June 2010 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” Hair coloring and chlorine change hair strength differently.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Many women's hair growth products contain harmful ingredients, but eco-friendly options are available.
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
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October 2018 in “Фармацевтичний часопис” Biogenic surfactants should be explored as safer alternatives in dermatological products.
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June 2005 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Medium-depth peels are safer and effective for improving skin appearance compared to deep peels.
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March 2017 in “Skin Research and Technology” Formaldehyde damages curly hair more than glyoxylic acid.
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January 2010 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Conditioners improved hair protein retention and combing ease, with some providing thermal protection.
February 2020 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Finasteride and GIZh-72 reduce inflammation, with GIZh-72 being more effective.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
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.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
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July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” High doses of ethynylestradiol in rats caused growth issues, organ changes, and some tumors, but didn't increase overall tumor rates.
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” Multibranch carboxyl-modified cellulose is a safe and effective material for stopping bleeding.
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April 2000 in “Contact dermatitis” A man developed severe skin reactions after using a treatment for hair loss.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
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July 2020 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Pseudomonas DL17 can completely break down the harmful dye Sunset Yellow FCF in 48 hours.
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