April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
January 2013 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
67 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” SCD1 is crucial for skin health and overall energy balance.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The serum with microneedling device improves hair loss treatment effectively and safely.
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September 2007 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Ethanol blocks memory formation in rats by enhancing certain brain chemicals.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
21 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytomedicine” Glycyrrhizic acid may help reduce unwanted hair growth.
February 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Microneedling with triamcinolone is a safe, effective, and less painful treatment for alopecia areata.
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April 2006 in “Experimental Neurology” Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Social isolation makes rats more sensitive to alcohol's effects on the brain.
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve” 5 citations
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April 1997 in “Muscle & Nerve”
June 2025 in “Cell Regeneration” Lack of a certain enzyme causes hair to grey early by damaging stem cells, but an antioxidant can help prevent this.
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February 2019 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” 80 citations
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December 1996 in “Pain” Disruption of glycinergic circuits increases pain sensitivity, suggesting new pain treatment options.
Dexmedetomidine-loaded microneedles effectively reduce pain without sedation.
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October 2022 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” The best concentration of triamcinolone acetonide for treating alopecia areata is still unclear.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
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March 2015 in “Hepatitis Monthly” A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
14 citations
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying linoleic acid to the skin can reverse essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
23 citations
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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.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Retinoic acids temporarily change skin stem cells to a slower cycle and more differentiated state.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adipose stem cell exosomes may effectively treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving skin health.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” 2-deoxy D-glucose does not help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.