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February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
11 citations,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
10 citations,
May 2016 in “Polymer” New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
10 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” Hair follicles help substances penetrate the skin faster and more effectively.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
7 citations,
February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.
7 citations,
May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” The new nanocarriers improve how well water-insoluble drugs dissolve and allow for controlled drug release.
6 citations,
December 2018 in “Medical principles and practice” Using hair dye may slightly increase the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially with long-term use.
6 citations,
September 2013 in “Advanced materials research” Non-ionic silicone emulsion best protects hair color from sunlight.
5 citations,
April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
4 citations,
April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
2 citations,
May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “International journal of all research education and scientific methods” Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Dermatologists should learn more about shampoos to better treat hair and scalp issues.
1 citations,
November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” Silk proteins are great for cosmetics because they protect and improve skin and hair while being eco-friendly.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Metal organic frameworks-based scaffolds show promise for tissue repair due to their unique properties.
November 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Herbal hair oil made with natural ingredients helps reduce hair loss, dandruff, and graying.
September 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” The herbal shampoo effectively cleans and controls fungal growth.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extracts may offer safe, effective cancer treatment alternatives.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.