132 citations
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October 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Electrolysis is effective for permanent hair removal, but technique is key to avoid scarring, and sometimes hormonal treatment is needed for women with hirsutism.
March 2026 in “Science China Materials” SeV-Tp speeds up healing of drug-resistant infections by targeting wounds and killing bacteria with light activation.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Conditioners improve hair manageability but don't repair damage.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” 209 citations
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March 1998 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
28 citations
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” PDI helps restore over-bleached hair's strength and structure by attaching special peptides.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
14 citations
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November 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Activating mitophagy may help manage a key immune response involved in the hair loss condition alopecia areata.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Perhexiline can effectively target ovarian cancer cells left after treatment.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “RSC Advances” Ascorbic acid derivatives improve drug delivery systems.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
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June 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Targeting mitophagy may help treat alopecia areata by reducing inflammasome activation.
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January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” Thermo-responsive polymers in nanoparticles enable targeted drug delivery and advanced therapies by releasing drugs at specific temperatures.
June 2026 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” A new method creates precise, stable microscale structures with reduced friction and potential for complex designs.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” A new method effectively detects toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour.
3 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmacia” New isatin-gallate hybrids show promise as antioxidants, cancer treatments, and coronavirus inhibitors.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
58 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.
1 citations
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October 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” 1 citations
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September 2025 in “Molecules” The conventional extraction method with 50% ethanol was the most effective for antioxidant activity.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
88 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Mitochondria may influence how cells respond to radiation, affecting nearby non-irradiated cells.
Researchers made new compounds that could potentially be developed into anticancer drugs.