December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors highlight the growing use of herbal cosmetics in the personal care industry due to their health benefits, emphasizing the importance of quality control and safety in these increasingly popular natural formulations.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” This study developed a rapid and accurate spectrophotometric method using diazotized sulfanilic acid to measure minoxidil in both pharmaceutical formulations and pure form, demonstrating high precision and linearity within a concentration range of 5-40 μg/ml.
March 2025 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” In this study, the researchers observed that ferulic acid and resveratrol effectively protected chemically treated hair from oxidative damage, particularly against protein loss and color degradation, but not cisteine oxydation prevention, and these antioxidants also offered protection against sun-induced damage when used in conditioners.
November 2024 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” This study explores premature graying of hair, outlining potential causes such as genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies, and autoimmune disorders, and evaluates various management strategies including nutritional supplements, pharmacotherapy, and addressing underlying conditions.
November 2024 in “Majalah Farmasetika” In this study, the researchers explored a hair dye gel formulated with Indonesian native plant extracts and found it produced stable brown shades on bleached hair, with the most preferred dark brown achieved at a 12% concentration, and showed no skin irritation.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that in a survey of individuals with scarring alopecia, those using chemical treatments or high-tension hairstyles experienced hair loss and alopecia diagnosis at a younger age, while hair dye use was linked to older age at hair loss onset and diagnosis.
November 2024 in “Dermatitis” This review identifies specific personal care products and allergens commonly causing allergic contact dermatitis in men, which may improve diagnosis and treatment.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This case study and literature review highlights a chemical burn from hair dye experienced by a 17-year-old girl, resulting in a long-term scalp ulcer. It emphasizes the need for careful consideration of scalp complications and a multidisciplinary treatment approach in hair dye procedures.
In their review, the authors discussed the increasing issue of allergies to hair products, highlighting common allergens such as hair dyes and topical minoxidil, and outlined diagnostic methods and alternatives for those affected, particularly addressing higher risks among hairdressers due to professional exposure.
In this study, researchers found a strong association between premature graying of hair and deficiencies in vitamin D and B12, hypothyroidism, and deranged iron profiles, along with higher stress, altered appetite, smoking, and sleep pattern issues, significantly impacting quality of life.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” This study reviews recent advancements in near-infrared organic light-emitting diode (NIR OLED) technologies, focusing on their applications and the diverse luminescent materials used in their emissive layers.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review presents European expert guidelines for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia across genders but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of trichoscopy for differentiating similar conditions.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This meta-analysis found a significant positive association between frontal fibrosing alopecia and both sunscreen and moisturizer use, with the moisturizer association significant only in males.
August 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” In this study, text mining revealed that research on natural materials effective for hair—focusing on growth, damage, and dyeing—has increased since 2001, indicating rising academic interest and exploring trends in beauty-related topics.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a new quantitative method to measure skin cell turnover in just 4 days, showing it can effectively differentiate skincare product performance and revealing that turnover slows with age but responds more to treatments as people get older.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified 15 Iranian patients with PLEC variants linked to various plectinopathies and highlighted a novel association between a homozygous nonsense variant in PLEC and a rare combination of disorders including EB pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and congenital myasthenic syndrome.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
February 2022 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology” This review discusses the taxonomy, traditional uses, and pharmacological activities of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba but reports no new clinical findings.
February 2022 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study introduces a novel method for capturing and digitally rendering the color appearance of physical hair samples using deep neural networks.
August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” This review provides a detailed analysis of frontal fibrosing alopecia, focusing on its prevalence in postmenopausal Caucasian women, associated comorbidities, and potential autoimmune, genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors; it emphasizes the need for improved understanding to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Laser treatment for skin conditions VEN and ILVEN is effective and liked by patients.
September 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that scanning electron microscopy revealed significant hair shaft changes in women using straighteners, but not in those using hair dye, suggesting its utility in assessing chemical treatment effects on hair.
This chapter discusses pediatric disorders like alopecia areata and vitiligo, identifying laser and light therapies as treatment options, and highlights that the pulsed dye laser is well tolerated and effective for treating molluscum contagiosum.
January 2019 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This study utilized advanced imaging techniques to quantify hair damage and dye uptake dynamics, revealing that compound penetration in hair is influenced by molecule size and lipophilicity.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study describes a new method for isolating intact human eccrine glands from scalp follicular units, potentially advancing research on sweat gland physiology.
December 2017 in “JURNAL FARMANESIA” In this study, the researchers found that using dragon fruit peel extract in a gray hair dye formulation, along with specific adjuvants, produced a dark black color on gray hair, demonstrating its potential as a natural colorant alternative to synthetic dyes.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses potential mechanisms and treatments for trichodynia, noting a lack of strong literature support and reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight several hypotheses and available treatment options.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews hair anatomy, hair shaft structure, and various cosmetic treatments that can alter or damage hair, but it presents no new research findings.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses age-related and environmental factors affecting scalp hair changes in women, highlighting diagnostic complexities and ongoing research into targeted treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
This study reports that using stamps to mark scalp incisions with gentian violet ink and a barrier film improved incision symmetry and maintained slot visibility for hair graft insertion in the frontal region.