March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a useful guide for learning about chemical peels, with practical information for all skill levels.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review discusses advances in 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating male androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, T3 and T4 were found to directly influence human hair follicles in vitro, enhancing keratinocyte proliferation, prolonging the hair growth phase, and affecting pigmentation.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pineal Research” The study found that melatonin treatment in early postnatal cashmere goats increased both the quantity and quality of cashmere by promoting secondary hair follicle development and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities.
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.
March 2024 in “Organic letters” This study reports that difluoromethyl nitrile oxide can rapidly functionalize various alkenes at room temperature, leading to products that can transform into valuable medicinal chemistry building blocks like CF2H-isoxazolines for bioactive molecule modification.
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March 2004 in “Patty's Toxicology” This article reviews the properties, uses, and toxic effects of eleven unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons, highlighting the risks associated with compounds like dichloroacetylene, allyl chloride, and vinyl chloride, and reports no new experimental findings.
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January 1981 This study found that the alkaline degradation process of hair keratin using nucleophilic reagents led to different proportions of reaction products compared to wool, particularly more lanthionine and lysinoalanine residues.
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March 2004 in “Patty's Toxicology” This review discusses the uses and toxicological data of eleven unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons, including dichloroacetylene, allyl chloride, hexachlorobutadiene, β-chloroprene, vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, and perchloroethylene, but presents no new findings.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study reported that the treatment of hair with glyoxylic acid straighteners causes major conformational changes within the hair fiber due to interactions between carbonyl and keratin components.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
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December 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that exposure to heated phenyl glycidyl ether vapor caused alopecia and skin lesions in rats but not in dogs.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that aliphatic ester moieties in 16-formyl-17-methoxy dehydroepiandrosterone derivatives increased their potency as 5α-reductase type 2 inhibitors in vitro compared to finasteride.
6 citations
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November 1977 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” Human hair contains a substance that shows blood group A activity.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” This study found that two novel nonsteroidal derivatives inhibited specific enzymes in vitro and in vivo, leading to dihydrotestosterone accumulation in androgen-dependent glands, suggesting potential therapeutic use for mood improvement in the elderly.
January 2003 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study isolated highly pure oleanolic and maslinic acids from olive milling residues, exploring their chemical reactions, including the formation of finasteride precursors.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ALDOA levels drop in hair cells during hair loss.
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November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” In this study, acetone was not superior to other degreasers for enhancing the efficacy of trichloroacetic acid peels, and its higher flammability suggests using alternative degreasers to reduce workplace hazards.
August 2013 in “Toxicology letters”
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” This study found that alkylation of kerateine cysteine residues created a cell-compatible method for controlling hydrogel erosion rates and therapeutic agent release in keratin-based systems.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this mouse study, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide and monoethanolamine in hair dyes may be key contributors to dermatitis and hair loss due to oxidative stress.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” This study developed a reliable RP-HPLC-DAD method, finding that amino acid concentrations in bleached hair decrease with higher hydrogen peroxide levels, notably affecting cystine.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that alkyl shikimates with different alkyl group structures can increase or decrease fibroblast proliferation depending on concentration and alkyl chain length, with some variants showing cytotoxic effects due to their hydrophobicity and cell membrane permeability.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” This study reports that the metanephrine content was significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to those without the condition.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Health Management Review” This study found that the use of high pH chemical agents for hair straightening can cause significant damage to hair, including protein degradation and weakened fiber strength, and may lead to permanent scalp conditions like contact dermatitis and cicatricial alopecia.