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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
April 2023 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia can lead to thyroid problems.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Created finasteride complex to increase water solubility and drug release.
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January 2003 in “Polish Journal of Environmental Studies” Higher lead levels were found in mothers of children with malformations.
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February 2003 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” Lead can help reveal and organize lipids in human hair.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Auranofin shows promise as a cancer treatment, especially when combined with other therapies.
Copper levels in green hair decreased significantly after treatment.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
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December 2017 in “Research for Rural Development/Research for Rural Development (Online)” Neutered ferrets often develop hyperadrenocorticism, with symptoms like hair loss and lethargy, and androstenedione is a key indicator for diagnosis.
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January 2011 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.
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March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
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November 1963 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” Arginine converts to citrulline in hair follicles as proteins harden.
Calcium and hydrogen ions help root hair growth, while aluminum inhibits it.
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Cyclodextrins improve finasteride's solubility and bioavailability for hair loss treatment.
October 2014 in “Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences” Higher copper and lower chromium and selenium in hair are linked to insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
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March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” March 2021 in “Arrow - TU Dublin (Technological University Dublin)” The folate-cyclodextrin conjugate targets cancer cells more precisely, potentially reducing chemotherapy side effects.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” Low ferritin levels are linked to increased hair loss; no link found between vitamin B12, TSH levels, and hair loss.
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August 1987 in “PubMed” The ferret had hyperadrenocorticism and other health issues like heart, liver, and kidney problems.
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December 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Rosehip seeds have high nutritional value and antioxidant properties, making them useful for health products.
January 2026 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Platycladus orientalis fruit extracts have antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties, useful for health and food applications.
November 2025 in “Contraception” COC use doesn't increase hair stress hormone levels, but hair treatments may affect results.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” A mix of Morinda citrifolia fruit and Averrhoa bilimbi leaves boosts hair growth better than minoxidil.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Rosemary extracts, specifically compounds like rosmarinic acid and carnosic acid, can protect hair from UV damage.
July 2023 in “Journal of the Mexican chemical society” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract might help reduce fat absorption and could be used to treat obesity.
January 2023 in “Acta medica Philippina” Papaya flower extract may help with hair growth by blocking a hair loss enzyme and acting as an antioxidant.
Extracted pectin from immature durian shows potential for use in cosmetics due to its strong antioxidant and protective properties.