10 citations
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May 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that non-pigmented hair follicles have significantly lower expression of nucleotide excision repair genes, which may be associated with reduced melanin production capacity in these follicles.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that polymeric nanofibers containing minoxidil sulphate showed effective encapsulation and stability, with minimal concentration loss over six months, making them potentially ideal for delivering this unstable drug in a more visually appealing and easier-to-apply form.
July 1999 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” In this study, researchers observed bright colored patches in the hair of diabetic patients under cross polarized light, suggesting a potential non-invasive diagnostic method for diabetes.
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December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” This review covers hair dye formulations, their mechanisms, and potential applications, but reports no new findings; the authors highlight the process of oxidative dyeing and repairing damaged hair.
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February 2008 This study reports that the newly developed natural dye-based sindoor is safe for skin application and offers a non-toxic alternative to synthetic dye-based sindoor.
