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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” AMPD is a better and less damaging alternative to ammonium hydroxide for hair bleaching.
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November 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Azelaic Acid is effective and safe for treating adult female acne, with few side effects.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” Mimosine dipeptides are promising for treating hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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October 2009 in “Xenobiotica” The tested hair dye ingredients do not form harmful oxidized metabolites in the liver.
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January 2012 in “Ancient Science of Life” Eclipta alba extract reduces ulcers and protects the stomach in rats.
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February 2025 in “South Asian Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Eclipta alba flavonoids may help treat diabetes by effectively inhibiting Aldose reductase.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Immunology” Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Ozonated water damages hair structure and proteins.
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August 1998 in “Pain” Blocking GABA(A) receptors increases neuron sensitivity, showing GABA and glycine have different roles in pain.
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June 2000 in “Japanese Journal of Cancer Research” Dimethylarsinic acid speeds up skin tumor growth in certain mice.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Heat and UV exposure damage hair structure by altering keratins.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
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January 1994 Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.
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April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
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September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
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February 2019 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Zizyphus lotus leaves and fruits have strong antidiabetic effects and potential skin benefits.
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January 2012 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Ursolic acid can shrink the prostate and lower a hormone linked to prostate growth in rats.
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December 1965 in “The Lancet” Argininosuccinic aciduria can cause hair loss.
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2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Anionic squarticles can effectively counteract amitriptyline overdose, improving survival rates.