9 citations
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April 2016 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This study found that Alpha Lipoic Acid may help reduce cigarette smoke-induced skin damage in rats by improving collagen structure and reducing markers of oxidative stress.
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” This study found that sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in rats, suggesting its potential as a treatment for this side effect.
April 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” This study found that a lotion containing an alpha lipoic acid derivative increased hair diameter in chemotherapy patients with gastric or colorectal cancer, while those not using the lotion had more pronounced hair loss, suggesting potential benefits in managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human keratinocytes express a sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter for biotin, pantothenic acid, and lipoic acid, including a highly specific biotin transport component.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews potential pathomechanisms of vitiligo, emphasizing membrane alterations involving cholesterol and cardiolipin, but reports no new clinical findings.