26 citations
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that high frequency use of sunscreen is associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia among women attending a specialist hair clinic in Australia.
23 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study observed that the use of hormonal hair products remains common among US Army School personnel, with higher use rates among non-white, female, and enlisted individuals.
19 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Ayurveda Research” In this study, topical application of Tectona grandis seed extracts on albino mice significantly accelerated hair growth initiation time and increased the percentage of hair follicles in the anagenic phase compared to the standard minoxidil treatment.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews nanotechnology in cosmetics, detailing various formulations, performance assessment methods, and evolving regulations, while discussing safety, stability, and effectiveness concerns; it reports no new experimental results.
18 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that petroleum ether extracts of Citrullus colocynthis reduced hair growth initiation time and advanced more hair follicles to the anagen phase in albino rats compared to untreated controls and minoxidil.
16 citations
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the effects of hydrogen peroxide in clinical settings, highlighting a lack of data specifically for its use in hair transplant surgery and recommending further research.
16 citations
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” This paper contains author contact information and disclosures without reporting new research findings or results.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that α-spinasterol treatment significantly reduced testosterone propionate-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
9 citations
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January 2020 This case series observed that macular changes from popper use can resolve completely after cessation, even in individuals with chronic use.
8 citations
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July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” This study found that the uptake of molecules by hair is influenced by both hydrophobic and ionic charge interactions, with binding affinity decreasing as pH approaches the solute's dissociation constant.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report suggests that CO2 laser treatment may be an effective alternative for removing traumatic tattoos caused by firearms, based on two successful patient cases.
8 citations
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June 1979 in “JAMA” This article discussed the ineffectiveness and dangers of implanting synthetic hair fibers for pattern baldness, noting they can cause severe infections, yet such clinics remain operational.
7 citations
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August 2006 in “Biopolymers” This study demonstrated that human hair shafts can be anatomically separated to obtain intact micron and nano keratin filaments using solvents like performic acid and urea.
6 citations
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April 2013 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” This study found that 67.11% of cats treated for otitis at Assiut University's Small Animal Clinic completely recovered, with ivermectin injections and topical treatments being commonly used.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “East African Journal of Science Technology and Innovation” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo containing flavonoid glycosides from Dicerocaryum senecioides and found that it successfully treated T. tonsurans infections in children's scalp when used daily, demonstrating significant effectiveness compared to a placebo.
5 citations
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November 2007 in “British journal of nursing” This article discusses the importance of nurses' understanding of topical emollient therapy for patients with eczema, but it does not provide new clinical results.
4 citations
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October 2016 This source describes the potential of various herbal treatments, such as aloe vera and amla, as natural alternatives for managing hair loss and enhancing hair health, noting their benefits include fewer side effects, affordability, and multiple application methods.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” This study found that ethanolic extract of Hibiscus rosasinensis flowers may act as a hair growth retarding agent in female rats, potentially useful for hair removal products.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Medical Mycology Journal” This study observed Malassezia hyphae in the keratotic plugs of healthy individuals, which contrasts with previous findings of these hyphae primarily in lesions of pityriasis versicolor patients.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Letters in Applied NanoBioScience” This article explores the integration of nanotechnology and cosmetics, highlighting the development of cosmeceuticals targeting issues such as wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, and skin dehydration, while also reviewing cosmetic history and types of nanotechnology by particle size.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin research and technology” This study found no significant differences in cleaning agent residue removal from hair follicles among different wiping methods, suggesting the agent remains despite removal attempts.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Environmental health perspectives” Exposure to certain glycol ethers during pregnancy may be linked to lower verbal comprehension in children.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Mathematical problems in engineering” This study found that heating damages Asian black male and female hair cuticles without altering their structure, with damage severity increasing at higher temperatures and longer exposure times.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “World journal of dentistry” In this study, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil's antimicrobial properties showed effectiveness against Candida albicans and Streptococcus in an in vitro biofilm model, and its lauric acid content may reduce plaque adhesion and support oral health.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study observed that including cationic minoxidil particles in a shampoo facilitated notable hair growth promotion despite a negative surface charge after rinsing, likely due to ionic interactions with the skin.
2 citations
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July 2007 in “Cancer biology & therapy” This study found that 86% of patients with follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were alive and nearly two-thirds remained in complete remission eight years after initial treatment with the radioimmunotherapy drug Bexxar.
2 citations
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May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.
2 citations
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January 1960 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” The Naked gene in mice causes abnormal sebaceous glands and disrupts hair follicle organization.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In a single case study, a 12-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth within 15 days of Ayurveda treatment, specifically nasya karma with Anu taila and shamana chikitsa over 60 days, with no adverse effects observed.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil, containing natural ingredients like Hibiscus and Aloe Vera in a coconut oil base, for its phytochemical properties, antimicrobial activity, and potential to reduce dandruff and hair loss while promoting hair growth.