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GlossaryEthylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

chelating agent that binds metal ions, often called EDTA

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, commonly known as EDTA, is a chemical compound that binds to metal ions, effectively sequestering them. In the context of hair and biology, EDTA is often used in shampoos and conditioners to remove mineral deposits from the hair and scalp, improving the effectiveness of other ingredients. It is also used in medical and laboratory settings to prevent blood samples from clotting by binding calcium ions.

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research Heterotypic Cell Contacts and Basal Lamina Morphology During Hair Follicle Development in the Mouse: A Light, Scanning, and Electron Microscopic Study at the Site of Tissue Interaction

13 citations, December 1983 in “Canadian journal of zoology”

Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.

research Liver Transplantation for Propionic Acidemia in Children

76 citations, May 2011 in “Liver transplantation”

Liver transplantation is a viable option for children with propionic acidemia, improving quality of life and diet, but does not remove all risks and long-term brain outcomes are uncertain.

research Prooxidant And Antioxidant Action Of 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic Acid Derivatives

2 citations, February 2004 in “Biopolymers”

4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.

research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Degradation and Conservation of Archaeological Hair Fibers

May 2009

Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.

research Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers

13 citations, January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation”

Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.

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community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

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Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.