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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
5 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” Permanent wave lotion can extract proteins from hair, especially when pH is higher, and repeated treatments or bleaching can damage hair.
158 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair testing can detect a single GHB exposure, useful for documenting sexual assault.
22 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
August 2023 in “Gadua Journal of Pure and Allied Science” Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract lowered blood sugar and protected organs in diabetic rats.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine” A 5% DMSO and 5% BSA mix best preserves rabbit dermal papilla cells during cryopreservation.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry” The Shindai method effectively extracts keratin from human hair, with potential uses in bioplastics and biofertilizers.
17 citations
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August 1979 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new staining method helps tell growing from resting hairs to diagnose hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best way to make a topical treatment for hair loss is to mix Saw Palmetto extract with 48% ethanol at the end of making the lotion.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
Alkylating agents can kill cancer cells but may cause skin and allergic reactions.
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August 1993 in “Colloid & Polymer Science” The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Conditioners in hair dye reduce damage and improve combability.
Natural α-hydroxyl acids cause skin exfoliation by activating TRPV3 channels.
Deep eutectic solvents can replace toxic solvents in extracting useful compounds for medicines.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” SFE is a better extraction method, and the HPTLC method is effective for analyzing wedelolactone in E. alba.
October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Method B with propylene glycol is better for stable low-concentration DPCP solutions for alopecia areata.
35 citations
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February 2006 in “Textile Research Journal” Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Juniperus sabina L. extract shows potential medicinal value due to high podophyllotoxin levels and strong anti-butyrylcholinesterase activity.
87 citations
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Albizia saponaria bark ethanol extract, particularly at 15%, promotes hair growth in rabbits.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.
A 15% bitter melon leaf extract shampoo promotes the most hair growth.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Biosciences (IJB)” Tridax procumbens flower extracts can kill bacteria.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.