2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Science of the total environment” This study observed that higher PFAS concentrations during adolescence were linked to later pubertal development and lower estradiol levels in females, but not in males, potentially due to PFAS excretion with menstrual fluid.
31 citations
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September 2011 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that biodegradable PLA particles released fluorochromes in a time-dependent manner on human skin, with BP-PLA particles releasing rapidly and DiAsp-PLA particles providing sustained release and accumulation in hair follicles.
September 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that poly(butylene citramalate-co-butylene succinate) copolymers exhibit high toughness, recyclability, degradability, and biocompatibility, achieving complete wound healing with skin and hair follicle regeneration in 7 days.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In a cross-sectional analysis of 58 hair growth cosmeceuticals marketed for women or unisex use, this study found that ingredients with potential environmental hazards, particularly phenoxyethanol and synthetic fragrances, are commonly present, while substances like sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, and microbeads were not detected.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that estetrol (E4) significantly prolonged the anagen phase and increased hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation in cultured human hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a treatment for female pattern hair loss.
13 citations
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April 1964 in “PubMed” This study found no significant differences in phosphatide distribution between normal and cancerous mouse epidermis during different stages of growth, despite variations in total phosphatide levels.
4 citations
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” This study found that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres can successfully prolong finasteride release over 42 days, showing potential for long-term sustained drug delivery.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
10 citations
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December 2017 in “Chemosphere” In this study, BPA rapidly increased dendritic spine and synapse densities in cultured rat hippocampal neurons, with involvement of estrogen receptors and ERK1/2 and p38 pathways, but disrupted dihydrotestosterone's effects on synaptic plasticity.
13 citations
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January 2005 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study reported that newly synthesized progesterone derivatives significantly reduced prostate weight in testosterone-treated hamsters, with 5alpha-reductase inhibitory activity dependent on the size of the substituent at C-17.
29 citations
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” This study found that several preservatives, including triclocarban and triclosan, showed potential endocrine-disrupting effects on various nuclear receptors in both in silico and in vitro models.
December 2025 in “Molecules” This study developed a method using UHPLC-MS/MS and MSPE to detect trace amounts of sex hormones in cosmetics, finding progestins and estrogens in some products, and performed a preliminary safety evaluation for residual progesterone in hair loss prevention cosmetics.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study found that while short-term use of PEG-400 and Thiazone affected rat skin structure, the changes were reversible with no long-term effects observed.
January 2018 in “Computational Toxicology” This review introduces pharmacophore technology and discusses its applications in toxicity prediction and limits, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Environment International” This study reports that prenatal and prepubertal exposure to organochlorine compounds and perfluoroalkyl substances may affect pubertal development at age 12, with observed changes in development patterns in both girls and boys, highlighting the need for further research.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and support hair growth in women.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that ketorolac tert-butyl ester enhances skin permeation and follicular absorption compared to ketorolac, highlighting the role of lipophilicity and solubility in prodrug design.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study highlights that chemicals used in brow lamination, like ammonium thioglycolate and thioglycolic acid, may cause skin irritation and other systemic issues, suggesting a need for further investigation and regulatory measures.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014.” This study found that chemically modifying human hair through esterification or disulfide reduction and alkylation affects the hair's viscoelastic properties, including stability, integrity, and response to moisture.
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that four new progesterone derivatives reduced prostate weight in gonadectomized hamsters, suggesting potent in vivo antiandrogenic effects similar to finasteride.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Engineered science” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan microspheres could be a promising embolic agent for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing effective occlusion and sustained drug release in preclinical models.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that incorporating a block copolymer significantly alters the size and morphology of niosome drug delivery systems made of non-ionic surfactants and cholesterol, affecting their stability.
8 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that using elastic nano-liposomes to deliver palmitoylethanolamide improved its transdermal delivery and enhanced its skincare effects, with minimal cytotoxicity and no allergic reactions observed.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” This review discusses the environmental contamination and health risks of Platinum Group Elements, highlighting their potential bioaccumulation and associated health issues, especially in vulnerable populations like children, and reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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December 2021 in “Toxics” In this study, PEGDE above 10,000 μg/mouse caused subcutaneous toxicity including ulceration in mice, but did not affect liver, spleen, or kidney tissues.