96 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that G protein-coupled estrogen receptor enhances melanin synthesis in melanoma cells through cAMP-PKA-MITF-TYR signaling, suggesting its potential as a drug target for chloasma treatment.
43 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This narrative review explores the historical use and significance of cosmetics in ancient India, detailing various formulations and botanical ingredients documented in Ayurvedic texts, but it reports no new research findings.
41 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review provides an overview of the physiologic skin changes during pregnancy but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for physicians to distinguish between benign and potentially pathological conditions.
25 citations
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March 2002 in “Scanning” This study highlights confocal microscopy as a promising, minimally invasive tool for assessing hair morphology and internal structures, making it valuable for cosmetic hair assessments.
8 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study among Indian patients who underwent cosmetic procedures found that these treatments generally improved their interpersonal relationships with family and peers, with a noted gender difference in perceptions of facial image.
4 citations
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May 2007 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews gender differences in planning and managing female cosmetic surgery patients and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” This article discusses cosmetic surgeries offered to men in the UK and highlights potential risks but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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January 1988 This study found that hair treatments applied after chlorination, especially bleaching and dyeing, more significantly altered surface properties and weight loss, while perming most strongly affected tensile properties.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” This study investigated the tensile response and morphological changes of different ethnic hair types using AFM, showing variations between virgin, chemically damaged, and conditioner-treated Caucasian hair under different conditions.
141 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses skin changes during pregnancy, highlighting both pregnancy-specific and common physiologic changes, but reports no new clinical findings.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses various hair and nail abnormalities linked to paraneoplastic conditions and cancer treatments, emphasizing their potential role in diagnosing and managing internal malignancies and reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Ocular Surface” This review summarizes the ophthalmic complications of common periocular aesthetic treatments but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential side effects.
1 citations
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April 2013 in “Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that hair coloring, waving, and ironing were associated with increased hair abnormalities compared to untreated hair in Iranian women.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This narrative review highlights the distinct needs of pediatric hair care, emphasizing gentler formulations due to differences in children's hair physiology, structure, and barrier function, and calls for targeted regulations and research due to limited safety evidence.
December 2025 in “Biopolymers” This study found that chemically treated hair, particularly when subjected to both acid straightening and bleaching, experiences more significant structural damage when exposed to heat, highlighting key changes in both the internal and surface components of hair fibers.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, researchers found that while sunscreens added to hair products do not provide expected protection, the dark hair absorbs the most radiation across all wavelengths, indicating a need for enhanced protection.
22 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the role of iron from cosmetic sources in skin nutrition and reports no clinical results, highlighting its significance for skin, hair, and nail health.
October 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study investigated the effects of ammonium thioglycolate and amino methylpropanol hair straightening followed by permanent coloring, finding significant physical and chemical changes to both the cuticle and cortex of hair fibers.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
7 citations
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” This article reviews practical approaches for managing dermatologic conditions in patients with skin of color and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2026 in “Cureus” In this narrative review, the authors discuss regenerative substances like platelet-rich fibrin and mesenchymal stem cells in biological aesthetics, noting that while these methods show promise for regeneration, their safety, effectiveness, and durability remain uncertain due to limited and heterogeneous evidence.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review from the 2013 Keogh Review found that non-surgical cosmetic interventions in the UK are largely unregulated, leaving patients with little protection or recourse.
May 2018 in “Academic Medicine” This article reflects on the significant psychosocial effects of hair loss, emphasizing its impact on identity and urging medical professionals to treat it as a serious concern.
52 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the identification and classification of different wrinkle types based on histological features and microanatomy, emphasizing their varying responses to treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, outpatient dermatology visits decreased initially but older adults increased their visits, with a shift from cosmetic to non-cosmetic procedures observed.
6 citations
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August 2009 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Ciências da Saúde” This study created a novel classification for dermatological and cosmiatric changes caused by cancer treatments, categorizing them as triggered, exacerbated, or unrelated to the treatment.
72 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the psychological importance of hair and explores how various hair cosmetics can affect hair health, emphasizing that certain products can lead to acute hair problems when repeatedly altering the natural style.