59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review considers oxidative stress effects on hair aging and emphasizes the need for dermatologists to recognize and treat factors affecting scalp and hair health, but it provides no new clinical findings.
58 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that activating Nrf2 in human hair follicles significantly reduced oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and protected against hair growth inhibition, suggesting a protective role for Nrf2 against redox insult in this context.
53 citations
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October 2014 in “Free radical biology & medicine” This study found that oxidative damage is present in the mitochondria of PolG mice, which exhibit premature aging-like phenotypes due to mitochondrial dysfunction.
49 citations
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October 2017 in “Nutrients” This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
48 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers found that loss of OGG1 in a mouse model of systemic lupus erythematosus increased IFN-driven immune responses and aggravated skin lesions, suggesting a protective role for OGG1 in SLE skin disease.
45 citations
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands predominantly exhibit oxidative activity of the type 2 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isozyme, which is not inhibited by 13-cis retinoic acid.
43 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that a eupafolin nanoparticle delivery system improved water solubility and skin penetration, enhancing its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against particulate matter-induced stress in skin cells.
41 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study reviews how oxidative stress affects hair follicle development and hair growth, discusses antioxidant-based treatments for hair loss, and evaluates natural antioxidant products that promote hair growth, emphasizing the need for further research due to existing limitations.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.
36 citations
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May 2025 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipid peroxidation products play a clear role in the pathogenesis of skin diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia, but their role in diseases like melanoma and atopic dermatitis remains unclear.
35 citations
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January 2024 in “BioMolecular Concepts” This review discusses the relationship between oxidative stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into therapeutic strategies.
35 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had reduced erythrocyte SOD and GSH-Px activities and elevated plasma MDA levels, suggesting a potential role of oxidative stress in the disease's pathogenesis.
30 citations
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the potential benefits of activating NRF2 for treating hair follicle disorders linked to oxidative stress and reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that platelet-derived mitochondria can promote wound healing by reducing oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells, with survivin identified as a potential target.
25 citations
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January 2013 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study found that melanin granules in black human hair are key dyeing regions for oxidative hair coloring, as confirmed by nanoscale mass spectrometry analysis detecting deuterium ions.
24 citations
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March 2024 in “Antioxidants” In this review, researchers reported that cinnamon and ginger supplementation may benefit PCOS patients by improving hormonal status, lipid profiles, obesity, and insulin resistance through oxidative stress and inflammation reduction.
24 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes (IFQA) can alleviate oxidative stress in maize caused by hydrogen peroxide, promoting root growth by enhancing antioxidant cycles and reducing ROS accumulation.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that oxidative stress contributes to dandruff, and using a potentiated ZPT shampoo improves scalp and hair condition by reducing oxidative stress.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that C-reactive protein may enhance monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells through NOX-mediated oxidative stress, suggesting a potential mechanism for atherogenesis.
22 citations
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July 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that Foxp1, a transcriptional factor, plays a key role in regulating hair follicle stem cell proliferation by modulating oxidative stress and the cell cycle during hair growth phases.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of oleo science” This study found that both everyday physical and environmental stresses, as well as chemical treatments, contributed to hair damage, with cuticle layers being more noticeably affected.
16 citations
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” This review examines the role of oxidative stress in male hypogonadism associated with noncommunicable chronic diseases and discusses various management strategies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that in people with alopecia areata, oxidative stress indicators were higher and specific enzyme activities were lower compared to healthy controls, suggesting oxidative stress's significant role in disease pathogenesis.
16 citations
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October 2015 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” This study found that higher concentrations of copper (II) ions in human hair increase protein oxidative modification, contributing to hair damage regardless of UV exposure and pigmentation level.
15 citations
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January 2023 in “Antioxidants” This review discusses oxidative stress in alopecia areata pathogenesis and potential treatment strategies, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting biomarkers for oxidative stress and discussing JAK inhibitors as promising options.
15 citations
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May 2022 in “Fermentation” This study found that fermented camel milk containing 50% pumpkin seed milk significantly improved oxidative stress markers in rats and enhanced sensory and physicochemical properties compared to untreated groups.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS phenotype and oxidative stress markers were significantly related to free androgen index levels, but insulin resistance was not.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that Argan press cake extracts stimulated hair growth and reduced inflammation and oxidative stress in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for anti-hair loss drug development.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” In this study on rat dermal papilla cells, hydroxytyrosol, an antioxidant found in olive oil, was reported to protect against oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and enhance hair growth factors, suggesting its potential to prevent hair loss.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “PubMed” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia showed significantly decreased antioxidant activity and increased oxidative stress markers, suggesting a role for oxidative stress in the condition.