November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in high levels of certain air pollutants significantly increases women's risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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August 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Increasing PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1 activity.
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
December 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Fat tissue vesicles protect skin from UV damage better than stem cell vesicles.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” Exosomal miRNAs from stem cells can help improve skin health and delay aging.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Smoking may worsen hair loss, but more research is needed.
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April 1991 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Shorthorn calves in Missouri experienced photosensitization, causing skin issues and liver damage, but they eventually recovered.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Some treatments can improve skin's defense against damage, but overuse may cause other skin problems.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
March 2024 in “Cell communication and signaling” Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may help prevent hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
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May 2019 in “BioFactors” Pollution increases a compound in the skin that can lead to faster aging and more inflammation.
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July 2025 in “Cells” Platelet lysate is better than fetal bovine serum for growing stem cells and healing wounds.
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Melatonin protects skin and supports hair growth.
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
April 2022 in “SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Sodium benzoate at higher doses can harm kidney and liver functions and cause oxidative stress and DNA damage.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Natural antioxidants may help prevent hair loss by reducing oxidative stress.
January 2026 in “Aging and Disease” Targeting mitochondria can improve skin health and slow aging.
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October 2017 Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Reactive oxygen species (ROS) influence hair growth by causing DNA damage, cell death, and changes in immune cells.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Combining hyperthermia with natural compounds and conventional treatments improves cancer therapy effectiveness and reduces side effects.
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April 2018 in “Oncotarget” Anabolic androgenic steroids can increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
25 citations
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April 2018 in “Electromagnetic biology and medicine” Mobile phone radiation may cause DNA damage in human ear hair follicle cells.
30 citations
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November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” Bruce Ames's work has greatly influenced research on genetics, aging, and health, inspiring ongoing studies on mitochondria and longevity.