April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” Using cosmetics made elderly people feel more comfortable and attractive.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
June 2007 in “Journal of The Royal Society for The Promotion of Health” Smoking doubles the risk of blindness, and physical exercise helps dyslexic children read better.
November 2004 in “Medical Journal of Indonesia” Hormonal imbalances can cause skin and hair problems in women, and treatments that block male hormones can help.
March 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” There's no significant link between blood fat levels and male pattern baldness.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
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May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
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May 2025 in “Cells” Adipose tissue-derived therapies show promise for improving osteoarthritis symptoms but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
June 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Tail fat from Lanzhou Fat-Tailed sheep helps heal skin wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.
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July 1977 in “PubMed” Applying linoleic acid to the skin fixed essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying linoleic acid to the skin can reverse essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
December 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” Ultrasonic vibrations create a superior fir and cedar oil emulsion, enhancing antibacterial and other beneficial properties for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
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January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair oils are beneficial for hair care, but future use must balance effectiveness, safety, and sustainability.
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May 2019 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Diffusion in artificial sebum is mainly influenced by molecular size and is much faster than in skin lipids.
September 2022 in “Biomedicines” Lipid Accumulation Product and Free Androgens Index are effective for assessing fatty liver disease risk in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
January 2015 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, can promote hair growth.
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August 2016 DHA derivatives, especially didocosahexaenoin, effectively kill prostate cancer cells and may offer a safer cancer treatment option.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Wild strawberry waste extract can be a sustainable cosmetic ingredient for treating acne and hair loss.
December 2025 in “Revista em Agronegócio e Meio Ambiente” Enriched sunflower seed oil with green coffee beans has higher antioxidants and potential for wound treatment.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyunsaturated fatty acids, like arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
55 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” African hair's keratin structure is influenced by its higher lipid content.
18 citations
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human body's immune cells are more common in the layer of fat just beneath the skin than in deeper fat layers.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
July 2021 in “Journal of scientific research and reports” Omega-3 fatty acids improve heart health, reduce inflammation, help joint and muscle conditions, and can improve skin disorders.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.