20 citations
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” Hair is made of strong keratin fibers that protect against the environment.
9 citations
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June 1947 in “Analytical Chemistry” Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The cell membrane complex in mammalian hair has three distinct types with different structures and chemical properties.
3 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
254 citations
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January 2007 in “Chemical Society Reviews” Hair is a complex protein fiber with unique properties useful for developing hair products.
41 citations
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Natural plant-based substances can be used as effective hair dyes.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lye relaxers don't significantly change hair cortisol levels.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ultrasound shows 80% of Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients have abnormal hair tracts that may worsen the condition.
11 citations
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January 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” Fulvestrant at 10 mg/kg does not promote hair regrowth in dogs with alopecia X.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Functionalized silicones improve hair appearance, combing, and manageability.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Veterinary dermatology” The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
November 2025 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Human hair waste can be valuable in engineering and materials due to its unique properties.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
June 2024 in “ChemBioChem” Replenishing free 18-MEA can help restore damaged hair surfaces.
January 2026 in “ChemistrySelect” The bio-based hair serum is a sustainable and effective alternative to silicone serums, offering better hair protection and eco-friendly benefits.
January 2016 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Advancements in biomaterials and nanotechnology are improving medical applications like hair growth, bone regeneration, and cancer treatment.
June 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Gold nanoparticles with silk fibroin improve wound healing better than silk fibroin alone.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
December 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation and improving tissue repair.
January 2017 in “Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals” Treatment strategies for breast cancer affect blood health, causing issues like anemia and require nutritional counseling.
50 citations
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September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and rickets, treatable with calcium therapy.
23 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.
13 citations
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December 2008 in “Veterinary dermatology” A rabbit with sebaceous adenitis was effectively treated with ciclosporin and medium-chain triglycerides.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Estradiol gel can cause hair loss in dogs.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair proteins are complex and provide valuable genetic and biological information.
Vinblastine and its metabolites may cause nausea and hair loss by binding to specific receptors and could lead to better chemotherapy drugs with fewer side effects.