September 2016 in “한국임상약학회지” In this study, ibuprofen, menthol, and cetirizine were found to potentially prevent or slow down damage to human dermal fibroblast cells caused by intermittent fever in early alopecia.
July 2005 in “HortScience” This study found that adding sheep wool-waste or human hair-waste to soil increased yields and secondary metabolites in various crops and supported up to five harvests without additional fertilizers, though it decreased mycorrhizae colonization.
January 2004 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study successfully synthesized finasteride using a method that avoids expensive reagents and column chromatography, achieving a higher yield than previously reported.
Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study suggests that marijuana use may be associated with low TSH levels without causing thyroid dysfunction in humans.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
January 2026 in “Molecules” In this study, the novel thiol-Michael click perming molecule, MA2-CySS, achieved repeatable perming with reduced oxidative damage, preserving hair keratin's structure while maintaining efficiency comparable to traditional oxidative methods.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, chitosan nanoparticles loaded with phenobarbital were the most effective in promoting hair regrowth and quality in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting potential for preventing hair loss in cancer patients.
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July 2010 in “Cell” This study identifies mutations in the SRD5A3 gene as a cause of a new type of congenital disorder of glycosylation, impacting mental, ophthalmologic, and cerebellar functions.
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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” This review suggests that bendamustine, alone or in combination, shows effectiveness in treating indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with recent studies highlighting its benefits especially in combination therapies, while balancing efficacy with a favorable toxicity profile.
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Focal palmoplantar callosities may help diagnose non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” This study reports a new industrial process for making finasteride using novel protective groups, demonstrated through spectral data of newly prepared compounds.
January 2012 in “Pharmacy Today” This study concluded that two formulations of finasteride were bioequivalent based on Cmax, AUC, and Tmax data from healthy volunteers.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that peroxide-rich plasma-activated water caused minimal morphological damage to hair, while nitrate-rich plasma-activated water induced significant damage, especially in porous hair types.
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February 2002 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that two new platinum complexes significantly extended survival in rats with induced tumors, showing effective antitumor activity without severe toxicity.
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” This study utilized the DNP–SANS technique on human hair for the first time and found significant changes in the SANS profile dependent on polarization conditions, providing insights into the structural composition and dynamic properties of keratin and its associated proteins.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the peptide derivative beta-Ala-Pro-Dab-NHbenzyl may reduce wrinkles and sebum production in human skin by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4, suggesting potential for acne and skin inflammation treatment.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated the protective effects of a hair conditioner containing rice derivatives on natural Caucasian hair using various analysis methods and found that the conditioner, especially with rice germ oil GX-N, effectively improved hair properties even under stress conditions like irradiation.
In this case study, an 80-year-old woman developed lichen planus pigmentosus inversus after receiving multiple intra-articular injections of a homeopathic preparation, suggesting a possible link, though causality remains speculative.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This observational study using NHANES data from 2011 to 2020 found that the use of hair, skin, and nails supplements almost doubled, particularly among younger, female, Black, and Hispanic/Latino individuals, despite limited evidence on their efficacy and potential health risks.
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March 2019 in “Children's Geographies” This article reviews the process of obtaining NHS ethical approval for research involving children and highlights the challenges faced in interdisciplinary work, without presenting new research results.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review identified evidence gaps in NHIRD, emphasizing the lack of validated diagnostic criteria and the need for further research on ocular and systemic comorbidities associated with AA to enhance patient care and treatment strategies.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study found that the NHD domain, but not the PHD domain, of hPygo2 is crucial for Wnt-independent growth of ovarian cancer cells, and identified a key interaction with Treacle protein involved in ribosomal biogenesis.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, NH Asian alopecia areata patients reported the highest levels of severe disease, with NH White patients having the most eyebrow involvement and Hispanic patients showing the least severity.
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September 2007 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that a gain-of-function mutation in the TRPV3 channel leads to altered hair development in DS-Nh mice by affecting the anagen and telogen phases, highlighting TRPV3's role in hair growth regulation.
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January 2011 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Minoxidil reacts to nitrosation 7 times more than phenol, mainly due to its -NH₂ groups, leading to the creation of N-nitrosominoxidil.
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January 2018 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” In this study, researchers at Nottingham Children's Renal Unit found that most pediatric patients switching from Prograf to the generic tacrolimus preparation Adoport maintained stable tacrolimus levels and therapeutic effectiveness, supporting Adoport's use as a cost-saving alternative for the NHS.
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
May 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections led to significant improvements in atrophic acne scars on the treated side of participants' faces compared to the untreated side.