16 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Finasteride crystals are held together by hydrogen bonds and weak interactions, forming synthon pseudopolymorphs.
5 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” 8 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology” High calcium levels in hair may indicate early breast cancer.
63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
66 citations
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June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
2 citations
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining punch excision with superficial X-ray effectively improves keloid scars safely.
June 1958 in “Mycopathologia” Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.
28 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair structure forms the same way inside and outside the body.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion” Plasma jet treatments can clean hair and might replace peroxide for hair care.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
23 citations
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Cyclodextrins improve finasteride's solubility and bioavailability for hair loss treatment.
21 citations
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Minoxidil reacts to nitrosation 7 times more than phenol, mainly due to its -NH₂ groups, leading to the creation of N-nitrosominoxidil.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Breast cancer” Breast cancer may be detectable through changes in scalp hair lipids.
2 citations
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January 2006 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Androsterone and finasteride have different solid forms, with new findings correcting previous errors and identifying a new form.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Climate-related nutritional stress may cause hair loss in juvenile male Guadalupe fur seals.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
34 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
21 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Desolvation of finasteride depends on environment and technique.
15 citations
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November 2018 in “Current radiopharmaceuticals” Melatonin can help prevent and treat skin damage caused by gamma rays.
66 citations
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
37 citations
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October 2015 in “PeerJ” Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
22 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
April 2019 in “Progress in Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials” Hair grows like a crystal at a solid-liquid interface without cell division.
5 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-ray exposure can cause long-lasting damage to hair follicles, affecting hair structure and color.