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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Eclipta prostrata leaves contain various compounds with medicinal properties.
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” A PEG-400/oleic acid mixture best improves drug delivery monitoring through hair follicles.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Cosmetics with hinokitiol-loaded nanocapsules were found to effectively promote hair growth.
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
October 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Straightening and dyeing damage hair structure.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Heat and UV exposure damage hair structure by altering keratins.
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August 2014 in “Lipids” Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
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December 2020 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Compounds from Eclipta prostrata L. plant have diabetes and obesity-fighting properties and reduce inflammation.
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November 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” 4-O-methylhonokiol from Magnolia officinalis significantly promotes hair growth.
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January 2011 in “Journal of X-ray science and technology” Perming and bleaching damage hair differently, with bleached hair having more cysteic acid in the cuticle.
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May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” The new nanocarriers improve how well water-insoluble drugs dissolve and allow for controlled drug release.
January 2025 in “The Analyst” Calcium oxalate was found in human hair and could help detect certain health conditions.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PCE-DP brightens skin and promotes hair growth by enhancing cell growth and reducing melanin uptake.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hydrogen peroxide in hair dye can cause hair loss.
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March 2009 in “China Journal of Chinese Matera Medica” Procyanidins may have antioxidant, heart health, cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, liver-protective, and other health benefits with high efficiency and low toxicity.
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
March 2013 in “Molecular & Cellular Toxicology/Molecular & cellular toxicology” m-Aminophenol in hair dye can cause skin cell toxicity and stress responses.
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” PXX is an effective and affordable photocatalyst for creating new chemical bonds in organic synthesis.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Agriculture and Development” The best way to extract antioxidants from Eclipta prostrata is using a 43:1 solvent ratio at 64°C for 97 minutes.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds, especially those with a propionic substituent, could potentially be new treatments for hair loss and similar disorders.