8 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Plants” Rice husk and bran extracts from the Bue Bang 3 CMU variety can potentially treat hair loss due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
32 citations,
January 2017 in “Physiology & Behavior” New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
36 citations,
September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
1 citations,
August 2006 in “International forensic science and investigation series” Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanicals like green tea extract show potential for hair growth, but more research is needed.
14 citations,
July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” Analytical chemistry helps understand the makeup and use of ancient medicines, but it's complex and challenging.
11 citations,
January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” Liposome-encapsulated thioglycolic acid improves hair perming effectiveness and durability.
45 citations,
January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
12 citations,
June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Curcumin may help reverse aging by targeting specific genes.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Licorice has many traditional health benefits, but more research is needed to fully support these claims.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Plumbago zeylanica has valuable medicinal properties but needs sustainable cultivation methods.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
340 citations,
September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
153 citations,
October 2012 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.
103 citations,
June 2006 in “British journal of sports medicine” The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.
84 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinica chimica acta” Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
42 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
41 citations,
November 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
25 citations,
May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
25 citations,
June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.