March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Ferulic acid may help hair grow by activating certain receptors in cells.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The drug was successfully released into hair follicles using nanocarriers.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sunscreen use is linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in males.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
Essential oils in a nanoemulsion help hair grow better than minoxidil 2% in mice.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
November 2015 in “Indian drugs” The aerial roots of the Ficus benghalensis plant contain flavonoids, phenolics, and saponins.
3 citations
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January 2004 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” Ethosomes improve skin absorption of finasteride more than other methods.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference”