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research In vivo hair re-growth efficacies of minoxidil preparations: distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles, cellulose acetate phthalate microparticles, and poloxamer solution
This study found that cationic vesicles enhanced minoxidil skin retention and in vivo hair growth efficacy compared to other formulation types due to electrostatic interactions with the skin.
research Investigation Bisphenol A and Phthalate Levels in Idiopathic Hyperandrogenemia
This study found that women with idiopathic hyperandrogenemia had higher urinary Bisphenol A levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential role of this chemical in the condition.
research Which chemicals should be grouped together for mixture risk assessments of male reproductive disorders?
This paper discusses mechanisms by which various chemicals disrupt male sexual differentiation, concluding that mixture risk assessments should include a broader set of compounds beyond phthalates to address cumulative reproductive health risks.
research Possible Health Implications Associated with Cosmetics: A Review
This abstract reviews potential health risks from toxic chemicals in cosmetic products, noting associations with cancer, reproductive issues, and other health conditions, but reports no new research findings.
research A preliminary study on the relationship between environmental endocrine disruptors and precocious puberty in girls
This study found an association between higher phthalate exposure and increased incidence of precocious puberty in girls, suggesting a need to reduce children's exposure to these endocrine disruptors.
research Endocrine disruptors as risk factors for idiopathic premature thelarche in girls: A case-control study
This study found that exposure to phytoestrogens, bisphenol A, parabens, and phthalates was associated with developing idiopathic premature thelarche in girls.
research Hair care product use among pregnant women of color: protocol for a feasibility educational intervention
Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
research Review of Pippalyadi Agad in Cumulative Toxicity of Cosmetics w.s.r. to Dushivisha
This study discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to chemicals in cosmetics, like cancer and reproductive disorders, and examines Ayurvedic remedies that may mitigate these effects by countering a type of reduced potency poison known as Dushivisha.
research The hair tales of women of color in Northern Manhattan: a qualitative analysis
This study explored how an educational intervention on reducing phthalate exposure through hair care product choices influenced the hair care practices of pregnant women of color, identifying key life stages and themes related to these practices, including cultural influences, product impacts, and individual autonomy.
research The Effects of Environmental Pollutants and Exposures on Hair Follicle Pathophysiology
This research highlights that various environmental pollutants, including particulate matter, tobacco smoke, and heavy metals, can significantly affect hair follicle health, linking them to conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, underscoring the need for further study in this area.
research ROLE OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL TOXICITY OF COSMETICS: A REVIEW
This review explores the concept of cosmetic toxicity in Ayurveda, focusing on chemical hazards in cosmetics and their management, but provides no new clinical findings.
research Toxic Truths of commercial hair oils and healing oils of Ayurveda
This article discussed the potential risks of commercial hair oils, which may contain harmful ingredients, and suggested that additive-free ayurvedic oils could offer a safer alternative for maintaining healthy hair, while urging dermatologists to be informed about different herbal hair oil options.
research Measurement of endocrine disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in hair products used by Black women
This study found that hair products used by Black women and children in the U.S. contain multiple chemicals associated with endocrine disruption and asthma, highlighting potential exposure disparities and a need for improved labeling.
research Effects of Finasteride and DEHP on anogenital distance and nipple retention after perinatal exposure in rats
Finasteride and DEHP exposure during development can change reproductive markers in rats.
research An Analytical Framework for the Selective Extraction and Determination of Nine Multiclass Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals from Haircare Products
This study found that while parabens in haircare products were within legal limits, all samples contained dibutyl phthalate, raising concerns about chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors.
research Gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry characterization, anti-inflammatory effect, wound-healing potential, and hair growth-promoting activity of Algerian Carthamus caeruleus L (Asteraceae)
This study found that the methanolic extract of Carthamus caeruleus roots significantly reduced inflammation, promoted wound healing, and enhanced hair growth in experimental models, supporting its traditional use in Northern Algeria as a skincare remedy.
research Problems Associated with the Recognition and Confirmation of Low-Dose Endocrine Toxicities
This review discusses attempts to confirm low-dose effects in rodent endocrine studies and reports no findings; variability in control groups hinders demonstrating weak effects.
research Potential Health Risks Associated with Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: An Overview
In this literature review, potential health risks of toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products were linked to issues such as cancer, reproductive abnormalities, and skin diseases, highlighting concerns over ingredients like talc, parabens, and phthalates.
research A review of environmental and health effects of synthetic cosmetics
This review found that synthetic cosmetics pose risks to human health, potentially causing various diseases, and negatively impact ecosystems, air quality, and oceans from production to waste disposal, highlighting the broad environmental and health consequences of cosmetic use.
research Mixed “Antiandrogenic” Chemicals at Low Individual Doses Produce Reproductive Tract Malformations in the Male Rat
In this study, male rats exposed in utero to low-dose chemical mixtures had permanent reproductive tract alterations, suggesting additive effects even at doses below individual adverse levels.
research Ammonium bisulfite contact dermatitis: face eczema due to a bleaching ointment used during hair‐dying
This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
research In vitro and in silico evaluation of toxicological and anti-proliferative activity in phytochemical compounds of several solvent extracts from Zaleya pentandra L
This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Zaleya pentandra extracts, finding high total polyphenol and flavonoid content and significant antibacterial effects, particularly in acetone extract, which may be suitable for developing antibacterial agents.
research Menstrual Irregularities in Adolescent Girls and Correlation with the Extent of Exposure to Plastics: A Case-Control Study
This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
research Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD): Epidemiological Perspectives and Preventive Strategies through Healthy Lifestyle and Alternative Approaches
This article reviews the epidemiology, causes, clinical impact, and potential preventive strategies for Polycystic Ovarian Disease but reports no new research findings.
research Pregnancy in a Secondary Infertile Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) –A Case Report
This case report details a 34-year-old woman's experience with infertility linked to PCOS, where surgical intervention and medication led to eventual pregnancy with complications.
research Diphenyl cresyl phosphate [MAK Value Documentations, 2003]
This paper discusses various toxicological properties of diphenyl cresyl phosphate, highlighting its low acute toxicity, potential neurotoxicity linked to o-cresyl phosphate content, and the lack of data for inhalation exposure, but presents no new experimental findings.
research Inhibition of the pro-oxidant effects of benoxaprofen on poiymorpbonuclear leucocytes by retinol acetate in vitro
This study reports that retinol acetate inhibited the pro-oxidant effects of benoxaprofen on polymorphonuclear leucocytes in vitro.
research Environmental Factors and Puberty Timing: Expert Panel Research Needs
This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.
research Potential of Nanoparticles as Permeation Enhancers and Targeted Delivery Options for Skin: Advantages and Disadvantages
This review discusses various nanoparticles used to enhance skin permeation and target delivery to skin organelles, but reports no new experimental results.