1 citations
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August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sodium hypochlorite can effectively prevent and remove Staphylococcus aureus biofilms in atopic dermatitis at high enough concentrations.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that peroxide-rich plasma-activated water caused minimal morphological damage to hair, while nitrate-rich plasma-activated water induced significant damage, especially in porous hair types.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that the extent of reducing agents' effects on hair fibers was linked to the electrode potential of the reagents used.
July 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed ultrasound-responsive sutures that generate reactive oxygen species to kill bacteria without antibiotics, showing over 80% bacterial reduction and promoting healing in a rat model, though more validation is needed.
3 citations
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January 2004 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” This study found that adding dithiodiglycolic acid to the hair straightening process decreased chemical damage and preserved the structural integrity of the hair matrix compared to using thioglycolic acid alone.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study found that in dogs with pyoderma, a combination of antibiotic and vitamin E treatment normalized oxidative stress biomarkers like lipid peroxidase more effectively by day 14 compared to antibiotics alone, which reduced these markers but failed to fully normalize them by day 21.
November 2023 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” In this study, the researchers developed a new method using H2O2/TiO2/UV for extracting human hair keratins rapidly, yielding higher protein and enabling the production of keratin films with better hemostatic performance and varied wound-healing properties compared to films from traditionally extracted keratin.
63 citations
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February 2013 in “Human cell” In this study using an animal model, researchers found that PEGL-DOX, unlike DOX, causes Hand-Foot Syndrome due to reactive oxygen species interacting with skin tissue, leading to skin-specific inflammatory responses.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” This study observed that patients with alopecia areata had significantly different levels of oxidative stress markers SOD and MDA compared to controls.
January 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This study demonstrated that a multifunctional hydrogel containing Prussian blue nanozymes and an ultrasound-responsive nitric oxide donor improved healing in diabetic wounds by reducing oxidative stress, promoting angiogenesis, and enhancing tissue repair in animal models.
35 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had reduced erythrocyte SOD and GSH-Px activities and elevated plasma MDA levels, suggesting a potential role of oxidative stress in the disease's pathogenesis.
32 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that Cur@CMCTS-Tk hydrogel effectively accelerated wound healing and tissue regeneration in rats by scavenging excess reactive oxygen species and protecting human fibroblasts from oxidative damage.
29 citations
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” In this study, researchers found that L-cysteine interacted electrostatically with anionic ions on the surface of keratin fibers in human hair, reducing the rate of disulfide bond disconnection at pH 9.0.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Biology” This study found that blue laser irradiation reduced ATP levels and cell viability in mouse skin by increasing oxidative stress through the production of reactive oxygen species.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications” This study developed and validated a sensitive method using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry to directly determine minoxidil in topical solutions, shampoos, and creams, achieving high recovery rates and precision.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” This study found that oxidative stress, measured through thiol/disulfide balance, is closely linked to the pathogenesis of telogen effluvium.
This study found that oxidized hair undergoes time-related structural changes, resulting in improved thermal and mechanical stability over several months after moderate or intense oxidative treatments.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that glyoxylic acid caused more protein loss in hair compared to traditional alkaline straighteners, though both types of treatments showed comparable effects on hair tensile strength.
September 2024 in “Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that astaxanthin effectively protected human dermal papillae cells from oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide, reducing the percentage of cells expressing a stress marker significantly, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment related to reactive oxygen species.
132 citations
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October 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report concludes that the blend method is the most effective electrolysis technique for permanent hair removal, requiring proper technique and preparation such as shaving before treatment to increase efficacy.
January 2025 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that alopecia areata patients have elevated oxidative stress markers, such as OSI and MDA, and reduced antioxidant enzyme activities, suggesting a significant role for oxidative stress in the disease and potential value in targeting it therapeutically.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Gray hair is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair cells.
2 citations
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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” This study found that 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives may act as antioxidants by scavenging certain reactive oxygen species but exhibit prooxidant behavior under specific conditions.
September 2016 in “Journal of Engineering and Technological Science” Women with telogen effluvium have an imbalance in thiol-disulphide, suggesting oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss.
10 citations
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January 1994 This study discusses that permanent hair straightening can be achieved at neutral or acidic pH conditions, with varying effects on cystine and lanthionine levels, by inducing supercontraction of the hair fiber.
June 2011 in “Journal of clinical and experimental investigations” This study suggests that oral zinc sulphate may be an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, particularly in improving dermatological symptoms and reducing the progression of the condition.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found increased H2O2 levels and decreased E-cadherin levels in vitiligo patients compared to controls, suggesting oxidative stress and compromised cell adhesion may impact the pigmentary system in vitiligo-affected skin.
30 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers observed that cosmetic peroxide bleaching causes oxidative damage and protein loss in human hair, not only affecting the cuticle but also deeper cortical structures, correlating with bleaching severity.
18 citations
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study observed that repeated perm treatments decrease disulfide bonds in hair due to their conversion largely into cysteic acid, affecting the waving efficiency depending on the reduction agent used.
54 citations
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a method to control the valence states of Mo in nanozymes, optimizing their activity for ROS-related therapies, particularly acute kidney injury treatment, and enabling real-time monitoring with photoacoustic imaging.