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January 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” In-office laser hair removal works well long-term, especially Nd:YAG for darker skin, but home devices need more testing.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Ethyl glucuronide levels in hair can change when exposed to artificial sunlight, depending on hair color and thickness.
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September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair removal methods vary in effectiveness and side effects, with electrolysis being the only permanent solution.
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April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair analysis can detect drug use but is costly and interpretation is complex.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Scalp micropigmentation offers a versatile solution for hair loss and scalp scarring.
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November 1981 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” High-dose calcium pantothenate can reverse grey hair in some cases.
March 2026 in “Dyes and Pigments” Riboflavin and blue light speed up genipin hair dye, making it fast, glossy, stable, and eco-friendly.
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October 2023 in “PloS one” Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.
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January 1953 in “Archives of Dermatology” Certain unsaturated compounds can cause temporary hair loss by affecting hair structure.
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January 1990 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” Permanent wave lotion can extract proteins from hair, especially when pH is higher, and repeated treatments or bleaching can damage hair.
January 2000 in “Optics Letters” Laser treatment can inhibit hair growth and different hair colors reach different temperatures when lasered.
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is now more effective, but the best treatment schedule is still uncertain.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Riboflavin with blue light speeds up hair dyeing, making it faster, safer, and long-lasting with less hair damage.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Methylene blue is less effective than normal saline solution for storing hair grafts and may reduce graft survival.
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
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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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April 2011 in “International journal of legal medicine” In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
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January 2017 in “Pigment International” Early hair graying is often inherited and influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle, but treatment options are limited.
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November 2016 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Some medications can cause rare hair color changes, and reporting these side effects is important for patient quality of life.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Plant-derived compounds may help reverse grey hair by boosting melanin production.
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January 2019 in “Electronic Imaging” The device accurately estimates natural hair color at the roots in real time.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
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November 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Polyamines are abundant in certain parts of rat hair follicles and may play a key role in hair growth.
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July 1989 in “Journal of Cell Science” Rat hair follicles can be kept alive in a lab for 7 days but then stop growing.
June 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 76-year-old man's grey hair turned back to its original color after radiotherapy.
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April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Plant extracts can help remove permanent makeup without lasers.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.