November 2023 in “Deleted Journal” Cedrus libani has potential medicinal uses but needs more safety studies.
June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lipid peroxidation may worsen social behavior issues in autism.
April 2019 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The peach gene pCTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene hormones during fruit ripening.
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” Finasteride's stability and safety confirmed through precise analytical methods.