March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
This review discusses the role of nutrients in hair graying management and finds a possible link between low copper, iron, and vitamin B12 levels and premature hair graying.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.
This chapter reviews pharmacodynamic evaluations in endocrine disorders focusing on oral antidiabetics, insulin analogues, and hormone interactions, but reports no new results.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study demonstrated that an LC/MS-MS method could effectively detect and quantify the vitamin B3 vitamer nicotinamide in human hair, suggesting its potential use for long-term deficiency examination.
100 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgens and androgen receptors in skin disorders, particularly androgenetic alopecia, and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential areas for future treatment development.
47 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review explores genetic and lifestyle factors influencing hair diversity and reports no new findings, calling attention to the potential for future discoveries in genetic and epigenetic research.
4 citations
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March 2012 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the major role of motor vehicles in contributing to urban air pollution and its significant health impacts, especially in developing countries, but reports no new findings.
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.
6 citations
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study characterized hair from a patient with a ribosomopathy and identified distinct differences, including reduced hair thickness and lipid content, compared to family members.
10 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.
This source provides an overview of quercetin's therapeutic capabilities in skin wound healing, highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits but noting its poor solubility limits skin penetration; various delivery strategies have been explored to enhance its effectiveness.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that using an aqueous solution of AMPD in hair bleach reduced both hair damage and odor compared to ammonium hydroxide.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “PubMed” In this study, treating hair with thioglycolic acid was found to alter disulfide bond patterns in keratin-associated proteins, shifting them from an ellipsoidal to a near-spherical shape.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that treating hair with ATS, formed from fumaric acid and cysteamine, effectively improved hair quality by increasing moisture content and altering the internal structure of strong curls.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
24 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that chemical treatments like perming, dyeing, and bleaching significantly alter amino acids and lipids in human hair, which may impact hair strength and quality.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, voglibose, commonly used for diabetes management, was found to reduce melanin synthesis and inhibit melanogenic signaling pathways in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting it could be repurposed for treating hyperpigmentation disorders with confirmed topical safety in human tests.
47 citations
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June 2015 in “Contact Dermatitis” This review discusses the need for an updated 'European hair cosmetic series' to include common contact allergens and remove outdated substances based on current evidence and regulations, but it reports no new results.
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.
63 citations
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, polydopamine emerged as a safe and effective alternative to traditional hair dyes like PPD for dyeing gray hair permanently, showing resistance to detergents and causing less toxicity and hair loss in mice.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Molecules” This paper describes the synthesis of (16S,20S)-3β-hydroxy-5α-pregnane-20,16-carbolactam from tigogenin without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that washing hair with surfactants reduces the internal density of hair due to cuticle lifting, and suggests that a cuticle-sealing strategy can inhibit this effect and maintain hair homeostasis.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study evaluated a hair mask containing rice germ oil GX-N and ferulic acid on damaged hair and found that rice germ oil GX-N improved hair characteristics after bleaching, UV, and heat exposure, but adding ferulic acid did not provide extra benefits.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a bleaching protocol was developed to evaluate hair repair products, revealing that K18® and Olaplex® improve hair brightness and lightness, with distinct impacts on hair fiber properties.
May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that oxyresveratrol enhanced cell proliferation, reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in vitro, and promoted hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
February 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the complex role of scientific knowledge and professional expertise in safely performing chemical hair procedures, emphasizing the importance of education to prevent potential adverse effects like hair damage and scalp irritation.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” This study developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology using a dark polyphenol complex, which demonstrated effective hair coating, improved mechanical strength, and strong antioxidant properties while maintaining high cell viability.
January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Hair can regrow if the sebaceous gland is intact, even if the hair root is removed.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.