October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” This review examines the science and technology behind temporary and permanent hair straightening, discussing the processes, potential advancements, and considerations for reducing adverse effects, but does not report new research findings.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics” This scoping review explores devices that mechanically process lipoaspirate for cell-based therapies but finds insufficient evidence to determine their clinical effectiveness due to lack of standardization and data variability.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This research discusses a validated HPTLC method for simultaneously determining Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms but reports no new clinical results.
November 2010 in “Deleted Journal” This study reported that a newly formulated clear liquid shampoo with lavender oil may be effective and acceptable for dandruff control and overall hair and scalp hygiene, based on tests with twenty volunteers.
8 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” This study found that a single application of 'Lye' or 'No-Lye' chemical straighteners significantly reduced drug concentrations in hair samples from both drug-fortified standards and authentic drug users.
44 citations
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that topical minoxidil solutions showed the highest skin permeation at 3-4% concentrations, with crystallization occurring at a 5% concentration due to vehicle component evaporation.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a new formulation using short chain esters and ethanol can selectively deliver hydrogen peroxide to hair follicles during epilation, causing follicular damage without affecting epidermal keratinocytes.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “SISTEMASI” This study found that the multi-thresholding method was the most effective for segmenting hair during laser removal, as it clearly distinguished hair patterns with minimal noise.
2 citations
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September 2012 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis” This study developed and validated a second derivative spectrophotometric method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
December 2023 in “Journal of molecular structure” This study found that hair membrane fluidity is low in the cuticle but high in the cortex and medulla, with treatments like ionic surfactants and oleic acid increasing fluidity in hydrated hair; however, dehydration significantly reduces fluidity throughout the hair.
This article discusses the effects of ablative carbon dioxide laser treatment for skin rejuvenation, noting it requires only a single treatment but involves more complex postoperative management, without reporting new clinical outcomes.
29 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This study developed a fully automated HPLC method for accurately quantifying finasteride in human plasma, achieving a detection limit of 1 ng/ml with validated application in pharmacokinetic studies.
January 2011 in “Journal of Jiangnan University” This study developed a validated method for analyzing minoxidil in hair care cosmetics, demonstrating good precision and recovery rates.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” This study demonstrated that GP derivatization improves mass spectral analysis of spironolactone and its metabolites by reducing in-source fragmentation and enhancing signal clarity, laying the groundwork for future advancements in reaction optimization and quantitative assay development.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “Pharmaciana” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using 7.5% Aloe vera extract and 2.5% licorice extract, finding that the formula with 15% ethanol showed optimum activity by promoting hair growth and increased hair weight in rabbits over 28 days.
This abstract discusses the mechanism and effects of ablative carbon dioxide laser treatment for skin tightening, reporting no new clinical results but noting the need for involved postoperative management.
This study developed and validated three analytical techniques for the simultaneous quantification of Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in pharmaceutical dosage forms, with proven accuracy and precision.
162 citations
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study introduces a novel non-invasive method called "differential stripping" to quantify the penetration of topically applied substances into hair follicles.
2 citations
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October 2011 in “분석과학” This study developed and validated a method using LC-ESI-MS/MS to accurately measure finasteride levels in human serum.
December 2024 in “STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES” In this study, solar drying of Punicagranatum was found to be the most effective, achieving a 65.26% drying rate compared to shade and convective drying methods.
October 2014 in “Microscopy” This study found that using ionic liquid for specimen preparation allowed for observation of dermal papilla cells and their cilia in near-living conditions, reducing damage typically caused by conventional preparation methods.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a natural hair conditioner using liquorice, flaxseed, and curry leaf extracts, coconut oil, glycerine, and rose water, reporting that it effectively improved hair smoothness, shine, moisture retention, and manageability, offering a potential eco-friendly alternative to synthetic conditioners.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a novel Dual-Phase Herbal Elixir aimed at managing hair fall and dandruff, finding that its unique oil and aqueous layers significantly reduced scalp flakiness and hair fall in a six-week trial, underscoring its potential as a natural hair care alternative.
January 2015 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” This study developed a simple HPLC method for accurately estimating tamsulosin and finasteride in pharmaceutical forms, demonstrating good precision and potential application in combined dosage analysis.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” 1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” In this study, BECD-treated wavy hair showed reduced undulation and improved straightening after drying, as BECD enhanced the contraction and rearrangement of molecular chains in non-keratin proteins, unlike untreated hair, which retained its wavy structure.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses detoxification methods for poisonous plants in Ayurvedic medicine, detailing purification techniques and their pharmacological effects, but it reports no new results.
5 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study successfully developed and validated a reverse-phase HPLC method for accurately determining finasteride and tamsulosin simultaneously in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
September 2010 in “대한화장품학회지(J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea)” This study developed and validated a method to analyze active ingredients in hair nourisher products, which was successfully applied to products from the market.