December 2024 in “Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry” 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.
7 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Biotechnology”
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” 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.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” 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.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Science Journal of Public Health” 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.
16 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” 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.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” This study found that exposure to phytoestrogens, bisphenol A, parabens, and phthalates was associated with developing idiopathic premature thelarche in girls.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” 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.
January 2025 in “International journal of Indian medicine” 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.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in reproductive health” 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.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” 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.
April 2017 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” 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.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
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.
148 citations
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April 2018 in “Environmental Research” 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.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Finasteride and DEHP exposure during development can change reproductive markers in rats.
7 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” 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.
7 citations
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October 2003 in “Nonlinearity in Biology Toxicology Medicine” 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.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” 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.
16 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Environmental Science” 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.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Patty's Toxicology” This article reviews the properties, uses, and toxic effects of eleven unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons, highlighting the risks associated with compounds like dichloroacetylene, allyl chloride, and vinyl chloride, and reports no new experimental findings.
49 citations
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March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences” 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.
25 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology/Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology” This study found that hair products commonly used by Black women exhibited hormonal activity, which could impact health outcomes and contribute to health disparities.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” This case report indicates that contact dermatitis on the face can result from using a bleaching ointment containing ammonium bisulfite during hair-dyeing.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This article reviews the epidemiology, causes, clinical impact, and potential preventive strategies for Polycystic Ovarian Disease but reports no new research findings.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” 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.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” 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.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” 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.
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.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Patty's Toxicology” This review discusses the uses and toxicological data of eleven unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons, including dichloroacetylene, allyl chloride, hexachlorobutadiene, β-chloroprene, vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, and perchloroethylene, but presents no new findings.