16 citations,
March 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Immigrant Latino workers in North Carolina, especially in poultry processing, often have skin diseases like fungal infections and acne.
13 citations,
June 2021 in “Carcinogenesis” Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
12 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP shows promise for skin rejuvenation but needs more research.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
4 citations,
March 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Tree leaves and lichens can effectively indicate air pollution levels in cities.
1 citations,
November 2019 in “Applied sciences” Human hair provides more UV protection when aligned and at higher angles, but the scalp still gets UV exposure.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Reproductive hormones play a crucial role in breast cancer development and treatment challenges.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences” PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” PCOS is linked to a higher risk of endometrial cancer but not ovarian or breast cancer, and more research is needed on its role in cancer development and treatment effects.
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” Exposure to plastics may increase the risk of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms of hormone imbalance in teenage girls.
January 2020 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Nanoparticle-based herbal remedies could be promising for treating hair loss with fewer side effects and lower cost, but more research is needed.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
197 citations,
January 2019 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.
155 citations,
December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
86 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.
43 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
29 citations,
March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogels help harvest cells while preserving their mechanical memory, which could improve wound healing.
18 citations,
March 2006 in “Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics” The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
14 citations,
July 2016 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” Low doses of BPA can increase prostate growth and change hormone levels in adult rats.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
9 citations,
January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “European Journal of Nutrition” Newborns' hair shows how much caffeine their mothers drank during pregnancy.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “JAMA network open” Babies who gain weight quickly, especially in the first 3 months, may start puberty earlier.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
5 citations,
December 2016 in “International journal of biometeorology” Bright light during the day doesn't change most human clock genes but may slightly increase Rev-erb-ß.