Deep eutectic solvents can replace toxic solvents in extracting useful compounds for medicines.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 30 citations
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January 2009 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
1 citations
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December 1972 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
September 2025 in “Crystal Growth & Design” Different solvents change minoxidil crystal shapes and improve flowability.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Deep eutectic solvents are eco-friendly and effective for extracting useful pharmaceutical compounds.
June 1992 in “Inpharma Weekly” Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.
25 citations
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February 2007 in “Forensic science international” Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
January 2007 in “Journal of Instrumental Analysis” A new method accurately detects tiny amounts of chloroform and dichloromethane in finasteride.
January 2000 in “Time to knit” SFE is a better extraction method, and the HPTLC method is effective for analyzing wedelolactone in E. alba.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Different solvents affect minoxidil crystal shapes, improving flowability and revealing a unique butterfly-shaped crystal.
December 2023 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Oven drying at 30°C gives the best essential oil yield and antioxidant activity for Hedychium spicatum rhizomes.
January 1990 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” A new method can quickly detect alcohol abuse by analyzing hair in under an hour.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best way to make a topical treatment for hair loss is to mix Saw Palmetto extract with 48% ethanol at the end of making the lotion.
January 2022 in “Physics and Chemistry of Liquids”
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Fluid Phase Equilibria” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol + water than in supercritical CO2.
November 2024 in “Research for Rural Development/Research for Rural Development (Online)” Rosemary essential oil is rich in terpenes and can be effectively extracted and analyzed using environmentally friendly methods, benefiting local economies.
October 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” A new method using imidazole-based liquids efficiently extracts keratin from yak hair.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” Wera leaf extract can help with hair growth.
54 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new method effectively separates keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair.
66 citations
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April 1989 in “Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research” The ethanol patch test reliably identifies ALDH phenotype.
10 citations
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January 2009 in “Scientific Electronic Library Online (São Paulo Research Foundation, Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)” Eclipta alba extract effectively kills various harmful bacteria and fungi, including drug-resistant ones.
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.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Patty's Toxicology” These chemicals can be toxic, causing health issues like cancer, liver damage, and irritation.
January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Analysis Laboratory” The method accurately measures dichloromethane and chloroform in finasteride.
9 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Best results found using acetonitrile, water, and trifluoroacetic acid or methanol mixture.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” Water-soluble wool keratin can protect human hair from damage during treatments.
87 citations
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” Oxidizing agents break down keratin in wool and hair, causing swelling and increased solubility.