3 citations
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February 2016 in “Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Māzandarān/Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” This study observed that noncertified Kohl used in Iranian cities contained heavy metals within WHO suggested limits, but highlighted concerns due to high levels in some samples.
20 citations
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May 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report suggests that orf infections in Brussels often occur after the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice due to the ritual sheep sacrifice, affecting both men and women handling the animals.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that stimulating olfactory receptors in human hair follicles with Sandalore® increases antimicrobial activity by upregulating dermcidin production, potentially offering a novel approach for treating hair follicle diseases with bacterial issues.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” QMSI effectively maps and quantifies drug distribution in skin tissues.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Quantitative Mass Spectrometry Imaging offers precise localization and quantification of active compounds in skin tissues, demonstrating benefits over traditional LC-MS in drug penetration studies.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study investigated a potential link between male pattern baldness and Pityrosporum group fungal contamination but found no significant statistical association.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Many skin products get contaminated with bacteria, especially if they're in jars or previously opened.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “The Agrarian Scientific Journal” In this study, researchers observed that basil seed exudate provides a protective barrier against lead toxicity in the initial stages of seed germination, even though root hairs eventually suffer from necrosis, demonstrating acute but non-lethal phytotoxicity of lead in agricultural contexts.
50 citations
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September 1998 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed very high thallium levels in small mammals near a zinc smelter in Poland, accompanied by severe population and health impacts.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” This review discusses the regulations and clinical safety aspects of hair care cosmetics, highlighting the FDA's recommendation to evaluate these products for allergic reactions, avoid contamination, and include antimicrobial agents to ensure consumer safety, with ongoing monitoring through consumer feedback.
December 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study highlights a comprehensive approach for authenticating and assessing the quality of herbal medicines using a combination of physiological, morphological, and molecular techniques, including HPTLC, ICP-MS, UV spectroscopy, and DNA barcoding, to ensure the standardization of herbal medicinal products, particularly Eclipta alba.
May 2025 in “Afyon Kocatepe University Journal of Sciences and Engineering” The researchers monitored various pollutants in real cosmetics industry wastewater and reported high removal efficiencies for parameters like Chemical Oxygen Demand and heavy metals through coagulation-flocculation, yet suggested that more effective COD treatment alternatives are necessary to better protect the environment and human health.
March 2024 in “American journal of veterinary research” This study found that clippers are the safest and most efficient tool for collecting hair samples from companion dogs, with no impact on cortisol concentration compared to scissors.
44 citations
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August 1990 in “PubMed” This study provides evidence for K1 and K10 derivatives' presence in the inner root sheath and hair cuticle, suggesting that these hair follicle parts may follow familiar keratinization principles.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study found that a licorice-based herbal shampoo offered excellent cleansing ability and user satisfaction without microbial contamination, suggesting potential benefits for hair and scalp issues, but further studies are needed.
15 citations
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study concluded that standard decontamination procedures do not fully remove external contamination from post mortem hair specimens, which complicates using hair analysis to assess long-term drug exposure.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Stem cell research” This study reported that reprogramming keratinocytes from plucked hair provides an easy, non-invasive, and efficient method for generating pluripotent iPSCs without the need for medical professionals or operating rooms.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study found that the formulated herbal hair serum improved hair growth and hair weight with minor sensitivity after application and demonstrated stability for seven days.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” This study found that analyzing hair samples in young children for drug exposure can indicate environmental drug exposure or in-utero exposure, but cannot definitively confirm deliberate drug administration.
June 2026 in “BMC Microbiology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that using cyanoacrylate glue effectively reduces microbial contamination in biopsy samples from the skin surface of wild roe deer, offering valuable insights for human hair follicle microbiome research despite the nonhuman model.
October 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study evaluated a herbal scalp serum containing Phyllanthus Emblica, hibiscus, Vitamin E, aloe Vera, and citrus oil, finding it stable and possessing good antibacterial activity.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This narrative discusses the benefits of herbal scalp serum ingredients for hair health but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing its formulation stability and antibacterial activity.
December 2021 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of Neelibhringadi keratailam and found significant variations in market samples compared to a prepared sample, indicating potential quality control issues.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, using sterile gloves during hair restoration surgery did not reduce scalp contamination compared to clean gloves due to the natural microbiome of the scalp.
July 2018 in “Media Informasi” This study found that a 3:2 combination of pandan leaf and mother-in-law's tongue extracts in hair tonic showed similar hair growth activity as 5% minoxidil after three weeks.
This paper discusses advancements in forensic hair analysis, emphasizing a novel DART–HRMS method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of detecting drug use timelines.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” This review discusses the increasing importance of hair analysis in forensic toxicology and highlights the complexities in interpreting results due to external contamination and regional collection differences, but reports no new findings.