Haircare products may expose users to harmful chemicals despite regulations.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The new laser is effective, safe, and fast for permanent hair removal.
87 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone effectively reduces pain and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa flares.
9 citations
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December 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology” The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
94 citations
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July 1991 in “Clinical endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate at 2mg daily is as effective as higher doses for treating excessive hair growth in women.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Formulation H2 was the best natural herbal shampoo with good smell and hair benefits.
82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
12 citations
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May 2024 in “Chemosphere”
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Heat and UV exposure damage hair structure by altering keratins.
67 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
January 2023 in “Minds at UW (University of Wisconsin)” More research is needed to understand how shampoo chemicals affect hair strength and structure.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Ginekologia Polska” A higher testosterone to dihydrotestosterone ratio may indicate worse metabolic health in women.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “Medical Hypotheses” Transnasal cooling could reveal new insights into various physiological conditions and may be a natural way to transfer heat from the brain.
48 citations
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July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The condition is linked to chromosome 12, but no mutations were found in the known genes.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Hepatitis B virus alters steroid hormones in male mice, reducing dihydrotestosterone to inhibit viral replication.
January 2012 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” Hair cortisol reliably indicates stress in rabbits.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” Keratin film can effectively measure hair texture and adsorption properties.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DHHB from Platycladus orientalis L. promotes hair growth and could be a natural alternative to current treatments.
109 citations
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January 1980 in “Science of the total environment” Analyzing trace elements in human hair is complex and needs a standardized method.
26 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome in infants causes severe gastrointestinal issues.
December 2024 in “Problems of Biological Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” Students from the Middle East and Moscow have different hair element levels due to their environments.
October 2025 in “Coloration Technology” Delipidised wool is brighter, dyes better, and is more eco-friendly.
40 citations
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
Human placental extract effectively and safely improves melasma, ulcers, and alopecia areata.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Vitiligo patients have higher hydrogen peroxide levels and lower E-cadherin, affecting skin cell adhesion and pigmentation.
4 citations
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November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
January 2000 in “Zhongguo yixue wulixue zazhi” Different human hair keratin types have unique structures that affect how they dissolve and can be used to create self-tendons.