60 citations,
June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
January 2024 in “Tropical journal of pharmaceutical research” Cirsium japonicum var. spinossimum seeds may help reduce inflammation and fight cancer.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
13 citations,
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Mushroom beta-glucans from Ganoderma lucidum can reduce tumor size and metastasis in cancer.
136 citations,
April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
6 citations,
October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
46 citations,
September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
33 citations,
June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products used for 4 weeks made hair smoother.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
96 citations,
September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
22 citations,
July 2017 in “BMC complementary and alternative medicine” Natural remedies for hair and scalp issues are still widely used in Palestine.
11 citations,
May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
207 citations,
April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
22 citations,
June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
13 citations,
March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” Watercress oil may promote hair growth by activating specific receptors.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Frontiers in public health” Cadmium chloride pollution can cause skin disorders, speed up aging, and prevent hair growth.