December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
April 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Burn injuries can cause long-term itching, skin color changes, and cancer risks, needing personalized treatment.
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December 2014 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The method effectively induces skin cancer in mice for studying tumor development.
November 2023 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The new method extracts keratin from hair faster and better, and the resulting product improves blood clotting and wound healing, with potential for personalized treatments.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair dyes like henna and beetroot are safer but have limited colors and may fade easily.
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January 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” TCDD disrupts skin stem cells, causing skin issues like chloracne.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New treatments and drugs show promise for improving skin pigmentation and regeneration.
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” External agents penetrate skin more easily in areas with fewer lipids, especially through hair follicles.
Red light exposure slows aging in mice by improving fat metabolism.
December 2025 in “Applied and Computational Engineering” Hair dyes can be harmful, but risks vary by person and can be reduced.
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
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October 2023 in “International Wound Journal” The portable LED device speeds up wound healing.
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March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.
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November 2024 in “Life” Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract may help reduce skin pigmentation, heal wounds, and promote hair growth.
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the skin help break down various substances and could be targeted to treat skin conditions.
July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new polymer improves dyed hair's color, moisture, shine, and smoothness.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for darker skin but requires careful use to avoid side effects.
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fullerene C60 shows promise as a new treatment for various skin conditions.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” Squid ink melanin nanoparticles create a safe, long-lasting black hair dye that protects hair and offers UV protection.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Red light exposure can slow aging in mice by improving fat metabolism.
24 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
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November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
June 2026 in “Applied and Computational Engineering” Understanding different hair dye types can make them safer and better.