4 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that monoethanolamine-based hair color formulations caused significantly more damage to hair than ammonia-based formulations, especially at high concentrations.
4 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
3 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products clean, protect, style, color, and change hair structure.
3 citations
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March 2008 in “Medical laser application” This review highlights recent advances in laser treatments for skin disorders, including the optimization of vascular lesion treatment and improved safety for hair removal, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of health science” This study found that an enzymatic method effectively identified chemical treatments like perming and dyeing by detecting higher degradation in treated hair compared to untreated hair.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that a CLSM-based approach could semi-quantitatively assess the transdermal penetration behavior of fluorescent dyes with different lipophilicities, offering a tool for early-stage screening of compound penetration.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that higher use of phytoestrogen-containing hair and personal care products may increase the association between permanent hair dye, straightener use, and breast cancer risk in black women.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This study explores the complex and not yet fully understood causes of premature hair greying, noting genetic factors such as Pax3 and MITE genes, potential defects in melanin transfer, and associations with certain syndromes, while stating that effective treatments are currently lacking.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the adverse effects of dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics, reporting no new clinical findings; the authors highlight several concerns such as cancer risk from hair dyes and systemic absorption issues with minoxidil.
2 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that multiple treatments combining NIR laser phototherapy with ICG significantly reduced inflammation and improved skin condition in acne without side effects.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that the "Hair Medulla Care" treatment allows various substances to penetrate hair more effectively, suggesting potential applications for enhancing hair coloring, care, and perming processes.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “PloS one” This study found that testosterone concentrations in hair samples were moderately stable over three months, with cosmetic treatments like coloring increasing testosterone levels, while natural hair color in untreated hair did not affect testosterone measurements.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study highlights that improving medical professionals' knowledge of hair cosmetics can enhance patient adherence to alopecia treatments and reduce health risks from incorrect use of hair products.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that papain-treated or mechanically altered Asian scalp hair fibers allowed for spontaneous ion movement and anthocyanin dye flow through the medulla tube, with dye flow enhanced by applied DC voltage.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This study found that lasers and light devices may alleviate recalcitrant skin side effects in cancer patients treated with EGFR inhibitors, offering an alternative for those who do not respond to traditional therapies.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews the anatomy and structure of hair, discusses hair damage and analyses, and explores methods for processing hair changes, but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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July 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses various topics from the 62nd Annual Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, focusing on the diverse effects of light on skin biology, and reports no new clinical results.
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.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses the factors influencing human hair color, including genetic components like the MC1R gene and enzyme activity, without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that using chelants like N , N ′ ‐ethylenediamine disuccinic acid in hair coloring products can significantly reduce keratin fiber damage by preventing the formation of metal-induced free radicals.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
1 citations
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February 1989 in “PubMed” In this study, human hair-carboxymethylated protein analysis showed that weathering for over 2.5 years can obscure electrophoretic patterns, while cosmetic treatments did not cause significant changes.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of burn care & research” This case study highlights that even professional eyebrow tinting can lead to chemical burns, and increasing consumer awareness is crucial as its popularity grows and unregulated products become more common.
May 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This study found that bleaching significantly damages hair structure and increases combing difficulty, while dyeing with emulsifiers can partially reduce damage and improve combability, yet both processes cause notable protein loss.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair dye was formulated and tested, showing good stability and quality. The addition of Barleria prionitis flower enhanced color intensity and conditioning effects, suggesting it as a safe and effective natural alternative to chemical dyes.
January 2026 in “Medicina” This study conducted among medical students in Saudi Arabia found a 37.2% prevalence of premature hair graying and associated it with smoking, a keto diet, hair coloring, and family history, while suggesting that lifestyle changes may reduce its impact.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” This study explains the formulation and evaluation of a natural polyherbal shampoo, which effectively colors hair and provides conditioning without the dermal and systemic toxicity risks of synthetic dyes, offering an effective alternative to conventional products.