research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
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research Xenobiotic-Metabolizing Enzymes in the Skin of Rat, Mouse, Pig, Guinea Pig, Man, and in Human Skin Models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
research DMBA/TPA Treatment Is Necessary for Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation from Patched Deficient Epidermal Cells in Ptch Flox/Flox CD4Cre +/- Mice
Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
research Cytochrome P450: A Target for Drug Development for Skin Diseases
Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
research K6/ODC Transgenic Mice as a Sensitive Model for Carcinogen Identification
K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Human Hair Follicle Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-diol Metabolism: Effect of Exposure to a Coal Tar-Containing Shampoo
Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
research The Population Dynamics of Cancer: A Darwinian Perspective
Cancer development is like natural selection, involving mutated cells and environmental factors.
research Promotion of Skin Carcinogenesis by Dimethylarsinic Acid in Keratin (K6)/ODC Transgenic Mice
Dimethylarsinic acid speeds up skin tumor growth in certain mice.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase Overexpression Is a Sufficient Condition for Tumor Promotion in Mouse Skin
High levels of ornithine decarboxylase can cause tumors in mouse skin.
research Co-Operation Between Follicular Ornithine Decarboxylase and v-Ha-ras Induces Spontaneous Papillomas and Malignant Conversion in Transgenic Skin
High levels of ODC and a mutant Ha-ras gene cause tumors in mice.
research Development of Heritable Melanoma in Transgenic Mice
The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
research Heavy Metals in Biological Samples of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Literature Review
Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.
research UV Radiation, Vitamin D, and Epidermal Carcinogenesis
Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
research Comparative Effect of Datura Metel Leaf and Flower Extracts for Hair Formulations
Combining Datura metel leaf and flower extracts can enhance hair growth without skin irritation.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Sulfotransferases, Sulfatases, and Formylglycine-Generating Enzymes: A Sulfation Fascination
The document concludes that understanding sulfation biology is crucial for creating treatments due to its importance in biological functions and disease.
research Stem Cell Quiescence Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Squamous Tumors
Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
research Sulphation Catalyzed by the Human Cytosolic Sulphotransferases: Chemical Defense or Molecular Terrorism?
Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
research Alleviation of Multidrug Resistance by Flavonoid and Non-Flavonoid Compounds in Breast, Lung, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancer
Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
research Chemical and Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Efficacy on Cancer Cells
Green-synthesized nanoparticles can effectively target cancer cells, reducing side effects and improving treatment.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
research Phenolsulphotransferase: Localization in Kidney During Human Embryonic and Fetal Development
The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.
research Use of Hair Products in Relation to Ovarian Cancer Risk
Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
research Heavy Metals: The Notorious Daredevils of Daily Personal Care Products - Mini Review
Heavy metals in personal care products can cause serious health issues like cancer and hair loss.
research Synthetic Hair Implantation and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp
The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
research Therapeutic Aspects of Onion in Treatment of Cancer and Related Issues: A Review
Onions may help reduce cancer risk and obesity-related issues.
research Chemically Induced Depigmentation of Skin and Hair
Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
research The Hair Follicle as a Dynamic Mini-Organ
Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.