June 2002 in “Science of aging knowledge environment” The cancer gene c-Myc increases harmful chemicals that damage DNA and can lead to cancer, but antioxidants can reduce this damage.
22 citations
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July 2011 in “EFSA journal” There is not enough evidence to support health claims about soy isoflavones.
67 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
20 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
16 citations
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October 2015 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Animals” Younger cashmere goats produce more and better-quality fiber due to higher active hair follicles and antioxidant capacity.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
Younger goats produce more cashmere and have healthier hair follicles due to better antioxidant capacity.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
160 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin protects the skin by scavenging free radicals and repairing DNA damage.
126 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
25 citations
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December 2011 in “Surface and interface analysis” Bleaching hair causes significant damage by breaking down proteins and fatty acids.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” Origanum vulgare leaf extract reduces liver and kidney damage caused by finasteride in mice.
March 2026 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Deleting vitamin D and calcium receptors in skin cells increases skin cancer risk by reducing DNA repair and stress response.
May 2025 in “Cellular Signalling” Oxidative stress and mitophagy play key roles in hair loss, suggesting potential treatment targets.
16 citations
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
Lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate (LCC) protects skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
January 2025 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Lithium carbonate and lead acetate together harm the heart more than individually.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Damaged hair follicle stem cells may leave the skin to help maintain youthfulness.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Exosomes protect ear hair cells from damage by controlling cell waste removal, potentially helping treat hearing loss.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair-coating shampoos dye better initially, but hair-oxidation shampoos keep color longer and may damage hair more.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Liposomes and iontophoresis effectively deliver protective enzymes into the skin against UV damage.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Plants” Allium hookeri extract may help promote hair growth and protect cells from damage.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” ATP helps prevent skin damage from vandetanib by reducing stress.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
50 citations
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May 2019 in “BioFactors” Pollution increases a compound in the skin that can lead to faster aging and more inflammation.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Iris-exosomes may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways.
January 2025 in “Stem Cells International” Exosomes from stem cells can reduce UV-induced skin damage by lowering inflammation and oxidative stress.