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20 / 368 results![Niacinamide: A B Vitamin that Improves Aging Facial Skin Appearance](/images/research/8f4a1be3-58b3-429d-9b90-b6161bd1847a/small/29830.jpg)
research Niacinamide: A B Vitamin that Improves Aging Facial Skin Appearance
Niacinamide improves aging skin and is safe for use in cosmetics.
![A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of topically applied niacin derivatives for treatment of female pattern alopecia](/images/research/372357a6-abb8-434c-9b84-ec73c97f3da7/small/23428.jpg)
research A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of topically applied niacin derivatives for treatment of female pattern alopecia
Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
![Topical niacinamide does not stimulate hair growth based on the existing body of evidence](/images/research/3427330e-c181-464c-9358-112a87f2750c/small/26667.jpg)
research Topical niacinamide does not stimulate hair growth based on the existing body of evidence
Niacinamide does not promote hair growth.
![Niacinamide Down-Regulates the Expression of DKK-1 and Protects Cells from Oxidative Stress in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells](/images/research/a65661e8-0916-48bc-b454-c12345586588/small/19225.jpg)
research Niacinamide Down-Regulates the Expression of DKK-1 and Protects Cells from Oxidative Stress in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Vitamin B3 may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth by protecting scalp cells from stress and reducing hair growth-blocking proteins.
research Effects of Dietary Niacin Supplemental Level on Meat Quality and Hair Follicle Development of Growing Rex Rabbits
research Lesions in the skin, intestine, and central nervous system induced by an antimetabolite of niacin.
Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
![Cyberspace Chat: An Examination of the Potential Benefits of Caffeine, Niacinamide, and Panthenol](/images/research/7839a172-bd53-41c1-aad7-adf175f8075d/small/16186.jpg)
research Cyberspace Chat: An Examination of the Potential Benefits of Caffeine, Niacinamide, and Panthenol
Caffeine, niacinamide, and panthenol may improve hair growth, fullness, and healing when applied to the scalp.
![Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of hair loss prevention shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide in alopecia patients](/images/research/e1a583f7-f8ed-43bb-95ff-8eef4c574b6b/small/26666.jpg)
research Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of hair loss prevention shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide in alopecia patients
The shampoo with salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide is effective and safe for preventing hair loss in people with alopecia.
![Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Aminexil, Pyridoxine, and Niacinamide in a Novel Cosmetic Hair Preparation](/images/research/e546af8a-82b1-4876-bd37-62ae0ce167b6/small/26668.jpg)
research Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Aminexil, Pyridoxine, and Niacinamide in a Novel Cosmetic Hair Preparation
Two new methods accurately measure Aminexil, Pyridoxine, and Niacinamide in hair products.
![Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D‐biotin and pumpkin seed oil and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006](/images/research/7fee3b8c-623e-4131-bf17-3d728c05c553/small/26717.jpg)
research Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D‐biotin and pumpkin seed oil and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
The combination of certain vitamins and pumpkin seed oil has not been proven to maintain normal hair.
![Barrier protective use of skin care to prevent chemotherapy-induced cutaneous symptoms and to maintain quality of life in patients with breast cancer](/images/research/fc1d7628-41df-4396-a3ec-c53cbd0de2cb/small/24264.jpg)
research Barrier protective use of skin care to prevent chemotherapy-induced cutaneous symptoms and to maintain quality of life in patients with breast cancer
Using a niacinamide cream can improve life quality for breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
![Male skin and ingredients relevant to male skin care](/images/research/ed9821cc-d7a0-44c8-84cd-835fd207ec58/small/29820.jpg)
research Male skin and ingredients relevant to male skin care
Using specific cleansers and moisturizers with niacinamide improves men's skin hydration and health.
![Downregulation of nuclear factor-kappaB activation in human keratinocytes by melanogenesis inhibitors](/images/research/1f1feb85-b93e-4b99-9636-85e91cff35b6/small/23262.jpg)
research Downregulation of nuclear factor-kappaB activation in human keratinocytes by melanogenesis inhibitors
Melanogenesis inhibitors like kojic acid and niacinamide can reduce inflammation and pigment production in skin cells.
![The photosensitive patient: could it be pellagra?](/images/research/1cab077e-af6f-4a8b-a40f-056e064a393b/small/24657.jpg)
research The photosensitive patient: could it be pellagra?
Pellagra, caused by niacin deficiency and presenting with photosensitivity, should be considered in patients with relevant symptoms and risk factors.
research A Middle-Aged Man Presenting with a New Asymmetrical Poikilodematous Erythema on the Lateral Neck
A man developed a unique rash on his neck after taking niacinamide, and doctors recommend considering niacinamide as a cause for similar rashes and using dermatoscopy for diagnosis.
![Pellagra and anorexia nervosa: a case report](/images/research/df987012-4356-4733-abbb-481269581ede/small/23963.jpg)
research Pellagra and anorexia nervosa: a case report
A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.
![A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair](/images/research/75494c7d-d000-4a34-b01a-4db15a669290/small/16333.jpg)
research A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair
A new hair treatment with caffeine and other ingredients makes hair thicker and less likely to break.
![Nutrition and the deleterious side effects of nutritional supplements](/images/research/3a86a27d-5dbd-41aa-baf4-9a3a10204e45/small/24709.jpg)
research Nutrition and the deleterious side effects of nutritional supplements
Taking too many vitamin and mineral supplements can cause serious health problems.
![Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to KF2BL20 and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006](/images/research/7004f32f-8410-48cd-8719-c9d5f15a5e8f/small/28730.jpg)
research Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to KF2BL20 and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
KF2BL20 does not have proven benefits for maintaining normal hair.
![Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male-/Female-Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling](/images/research/261b9dd5-d574-4b76-8c95-9eec9253a76b/small/37147.jpg)
research Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male-/Female-Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling
Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.