November 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” Nanochitins, especially DNCh and PNCh, effectively promote hair growth.
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Botryococcus braunii's three chemical races should be reclassified as separate species.
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August 1999 in “ACS symposium series” Polymer JR400 sticks to hair but washes off with detergent.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
June 2026 in “Scholarly review .” Endocrine-disrupting chemicals cause irreversible harm to children's development, increasing disease risk.
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October 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
October 2012 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Witch hazel can help protect skin and may fight colon cancer cells.
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July 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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October 1985 in “Genetics Research” Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
March 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Plant root hair growth is controlled by the hormone auxin, which affects the production of certain oxygen-related molecules through a specific process.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Enzyme activities do not cause early pubic hair in these girls.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
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December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Zinc chloride can cause human scalp cells to multiply and die.
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September 2014 in “Steroids” Plant steroid hormones show growth, health, and medicinal benefits in various organisms, including potential for treating diseases.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
June 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Shorter alkyl shikimates boost skin cell growth, while longer ones can be harmful.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
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January 2000 Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
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December 2009 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.
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December 2006 in “Environmental Science & Technology” LA-ICP-MS can effectively track mercury exposure over time in hair.
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.