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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
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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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October 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” Pyrene excimer nucleic acid probes are promising for detecting biomolecules accurately with potential for biological research and drug screening.
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November 2022 in “Antioxidants” OR2AT4 helps reduce aging and cell damage in human skin cells.
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” 4-octyl itaconate may prevent hearing loss caused by the drug cisplatin by activating certain cell protection pathways.
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