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.
70 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explored how air pollutants increase oxidative stress and inflammation in human skin, affect vitamin D synthesis, and interact with the skin microbiota, also discussing AhR/Nrf2 as a potential target for treating pollution-related skin conditions.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Research in Biotechnology and Environmental Science” This bibliometric review analyzes trends in published research on ocean pollution biodegradation and bioremediation over time, reporting a notable growth in related publications from 2010 to 2022.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” This study quantified around 60 organic pollutants in hair samples from mothers and infants in Spain, finding significant correlations between pollutant levels and factors like residence, dietary habits, and maternal age, with common exposure sources identified for several pollutant classes.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that high exposure to air pollutants like SO2, NO, NO2, NOx, and PM2.5 was linked to a significantly increased risk of developing PCOS in women.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Science of the total environment” This study found elevated levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in the fur of juvenile Australian fur seals with alopecia, suggesting a possible link to the syndrome and underscoring fur's utility for monitoring exposure.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a combination of botanical extracts from Pisum sativum and Salvia hispanica reduced oxidative damage, re-balanced scalp oiliness, and improved scalp hydration and barrier function after pollution exposure.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified a novel Acinetobacter species, strain A1-4-2, with exceptional biodegradation abilities and low antibiotic resistance, found in diverse environments and potentially useful for ecological restoration by degrading organic pollutants.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
16 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Among Australian fur seals at one colony, this study found that alopecia, primarily affecting juvenile females, is linked to hair shaft fractures associated with low tyrosine and zinc levels, as well as higher pollutant exposure.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews advancements in hair transplantation, highlighting robotic and follicular unit techniques, and discusses adjuvant modalities like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Goat hair shows changes in metal levels and stress when goats move from indoors to mountain pastures.
March 2026 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review highlights the complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing skin aging, emphasizing the need for advanced human-specific models to study aging mechanisms and develop new therapies.
November 2025 in “Scholarly Commons (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University)” This review discusses how urban air pollutants may influence the regulation of JAK3 signaling in alopecia areata and reports no new experimental results; the authors integrate existing data to map potential pathways and biomarkers.
May 2025 in “Afyon Kocatepe University Journal of Sciences and Engineering” The researchers monitored various pollutants in real cosmetics industry wastewater and reported high removal efficiencies for parameters like Chemical Oxygen Demand and heavy metals through coagulation-flocculation, yet suggested that more effective COD treatment alternatives are necessary to better protect the environment and human health.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Foods” This review explores the diverse biotechnological uses of mushrooms, emphasizing their potential to enhance food, energy, and water security, and their alignment with the UN's sustainable development goals.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research” This article discusses the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome, including environmental pollutants, genetics, and oxidative stress, and explains how these factors contribute to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and obesity without reporting new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)” A Western diet may increase acne risk, while a Mediterranean diet and certain supplements can help reduce it.
November 2021 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This study found that air pollution and dust particles are major contributors to hair fall among young adults living in urban areas.
January 2020 in “Cosmetics” This study found that Ecklonia cava extract increased skin hydration and decreased redness, suggesting potential benefits for protecting and repairing scalp skin from pollutant-induced damage.
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.
98 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review explores how air pollutants may contribute to various skin diseases and highlights potential mechanisms, but it presents no new clinical findings.
This review discusses various environmental pollutants and their potential role in promoting mitochondrial dysfunction, which may contribute to aging-related diseases, cancer, and other adverse health outcomes, but reports no new experimental results.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
February 1842 in “Annals of clinical and laboratory science” This article reviews how environmental pollutants like glyphosate, fluoride, and electromagnetic fields may contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction and adverse health effects such as cancer and chronic diseases, but reports no new research findings.
60 citations
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July 1997 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” This study observed that northern elephant seals with skin disease had elevated pollutants like PCBs in their bodies, suggesting a potential link to the condition's unknown etiology.
October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study investigated the ability of a human hair keratin dimer to absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutane sulfonate, finding high binding affinities that suggest potential for hair-derived materials in water filtration technologies.
December 2022 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This study found that microplastics on the Lebanese Mediterranean coast transport various organic and inorganic pollutants, posing threats to marine organisms and potentially human health.
47 citations
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May 2012 in “Applied Water Science” In this study, contaminated drinking water in Dakahlyia governorate was linked to health issues like hair loss, renal failure, and liver cirrhosis, attributed to industrial and agricultural pollutants.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study provides evidence that Fernblock® upregulates antioxidant pathways in cultured keratinocytes, potentially protecting against damage from fine pollutant particles.