May 2024 in “International journal of surgery case reports” In this case report, an 18-year-old male with an oral epidermoid cyst experienced trouble swallowing and respiratory distress, but recovered well following surgical removal of the cyst.
32 citations
,
March 2006 in “PubMed” This article reviews treatment options for unwanted facial hair in women, noting that eflornithine 13.9% cream reduces hair growth rate and can be combined with other methods.
29 citations
,
December 1998 in “European Respiratory Journal” This study found that exposure to hair bleach aerosols containing persulphates and hydrogen peroxide induced airway hyperresponsiveness to acetylcholine in rabbits.
September 2026 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” This study found that a combination of Ziziphus lotus, Linum usitatissimum, and Opuntia ficus-indica extracts may reduce porosity and improve surface condition in bleached hair when used as a conditioner.
April 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” This manuscript proposes a hypothesis that the enzyme catalase added to processed meats may emit electromagnetic fields and contribute to cancer development.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study found that applying a cosmetic active ingredient improved the Young's modulus of chemically damaged human hair fibers, suggesting enhanced mechanical properties compared to untreated fibers.
August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article introduces a hypothesis linking the enzyme catalase in processed meats to higher cancer incidence due to its electromagnetic field emissions, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Immunity & Inflammation” This review discusses a "stochastic multi-hit model" to explain the onset, progression, and recurrence of vitiligo and other autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing genetic and environmental influences, immune cell interactions, and unexplored mechanistic gaps.
93 citations
,
April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified an unexpected critical role for the FATP4 protein in skin and hair development in mice, linking it to a potential candidate gene for restrictive dermopathy in humans.
1 citations
,
November 2014 in “Thérapie” This article suggests using nicotinamide and minoxidil as potassium channel activators to target solid tumors, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further research.
February 2015 in “Rivm (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment)” This report summarizes data from The Netherlands' cosmetovigilance system from 2009-2014, finding that facial and hair products commonly caused undesirable skin reactions like erythema and itching, with severe cases occasionally involving hair loss and respiratory issues.
28 citations
,
December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” This study found that a peptide treatment using Protein disulphide isomerase improved the mechanical and thermal properties of over-bleached hair by promoting deeper peptide penetration and attachment.
14 citations
,
September 2017 in “Proteomics. Clinical applications” This review discusses advancements and gaps in using proteomics for hair testing and its potential in developing a medical proteome repository, but reports no new research findings.
12 citations
,
July 2012 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study found that applying botanical extracts improved the mechanical properties of bleached hair, reducing its permeability and increasing its crystalline content.
5 citations
,
January 1990 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that permanent wave lotion I extracts proteins from human hair, with molecular weights ranging from 5,000 to 65,000, which may elucidate hair damage mechanisms.
2 citations
,
November 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study proposes a simple fluorescence method to evaluate hair damage and protection, suggesting that emissive properties of hair can aid in substantiating cosmetic claims.
2 citations
,
August 2016 in “kufa journal for nursing sciences” This study assessed nutritional status in residents of geriatric homes in Al-Furat Al-Awusat, finding that the majority were overweight and lacked routine vitamin and mineral intake.
1 citations
,
August 2016 in “kufa journal for nursing sciences” In this study, more than half of elderly residents in geriatric homes were found to be overweight but did not regularly take vitamins and minerals.
1 citations
,
August 2013 in “kufa journal for nursing sciences” This study assessed the nutritional status of elderly residents in a Baghdad nursing home, finding many are overweight with issues like easy hair loss and inadequate vitamin and mineral intake.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that for straight hair, friction mainly influences fragment formation during combing, suggesting no direct connection to tensile fatigue failure, while with textured hair, combing performance may be more complex.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that fermented grapeseed oil may enhance hair permeability and improve strength and color retention in chemically treated hair compared to regular grapeseed or silicone oils.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that novel thiol-reactive cross-linking agents, particularly APA, significantly improved the tensile strength and elasticity of human hair fibers by effectively regenerating disulfide bridges, with potential applications for advanced hair repair treatments in the cosmetic industry.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This research studied European human hair, finding that cysteic acid and protein carbonylation increased with both chemical and photochemical oxidation. Protein carbonylation was highlighted as a more sensitive marker for photochemical oxidation, providing better in situ visualization of hair damage than cysteic acid.
This review discusses the evaluation and treatment options for hirsutism, including both cosmetic and pharmacological interventions, but reports no new research findings.
25 citations
,
September 2013 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” In this animal study, soy isoflavones were found to protect lung tissue from the adverse effects of radiation, such as skin injury, inflammation, and fibrosis, suggesting a potential radioprotective benefit.
12 citations
,
June 2020 in “Crystals” This study presents a modified method for synthesizing ~1 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles within the pores of SBA-11, maintaining the mesoporous structure without requiring alcohol reflux or basic solution reaction steps.
12 citations
,
July 2019 in “The Aging Male” This article summarizes data showing that numerous health issues more commonly affect men than women in the U.S., yet men's health receives significantly less attention in biomedical research.
6 citations
,
January 2005 This study found that sodium selenite toxicity in cow calves significantly affects clinical and hematological parameters, with differing symptoms observed between subacute and chronic exposure.
3 citations
,
July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that sodium selenite induced both subacute and chronic selenosis in cow calves, significantly affecting specific haematological parameters, with more pronounced alterations observed in chronic toxicity.
3 citations
,
February 2002 This study suggests that low phosphorus and ethylene may influence root hair density through separate pathways, with ethylene manipulation affecting root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.