This study found that sulfotransferase enzyme levels significantly impact the effectiveness of minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that testing for this enzyme could help identify potential responders before treatment.
January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” In this study, liposome-encapsulated thioglycolic acid improved hair perming by enhancing the penetration of perm solutions, resulting in a stronger S-shaped wave and higher cysteine content compared to the control.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate can restore the mechanical properties of reduced hair by reconnecting disulfide bonds and improving the hair's structural integrity using a thiol-Michael click reaction, compared to untreated reduced hair.
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August 1981 in “JAMA” This study reported that toxic shock syndrome, originally noted in children, is now predominantly associated with menstruating women, with some experiencing recurrence and complications like vocal cord paralysis and impaired finger sensation.
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May 1963 in “Radiology” This article reports on five cases of thallium poisoning seen at Hospital Dos de Mayo, Lima, Peru, highlighting the clinical symptoms and diagnostic features observed, including a case confirmed through various laboratory tests.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the role of thiopurines in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more studies on thiopurine withdrawal scenarios.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that thioglycolic acid molecules in hair treatments are primarily located in intrafibrillar unordered areas, where they redistribute disulfide bonds.
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May 2024 in “Nanomaterials” This study reports the synthesis of a hectorite/phenanthroline nanomaterial which acts as a potential fluorescent sensor for detecting Zn ions in water, offering a solution to the low solubility issue of traditional metal ion-detecting molecules.
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
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May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” This case report describes a 4-year-old girl in Singapore with inflammatory tinea capitis, which improved with oral griseofulvin and selenium sulfide shampoo.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study demonstrated that dietary cupric citrate improved growth performance and nutrient utilization in broilers, while also altering their intestinal microbiota and increasing the pH in the duodenum and jejunum.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” This study reported that both gray and black-brown hair had decreased sulfur content after dyeing with a permanent hair dye mixture consisting primarily of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.
February 2019 in “Neoreviews” This case report details the diagnosis and management of argininosuccinate lyase deficiency in an infant, emphasizing initial symptoms, treatment strategies, and subsequent liver transplant leading to recovery.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates the anti-aging properties of TSG from He shou wu, finding it may protect against age-related diseases through multiple mechanisms, though further research is needed for clinical application.
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study identified that copper depletion in dermal papilla cells reduced hair growth by boosting ROS levels, but ROS scavengers like NAC and ascorbic acid partially alleviated this effect.
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January 2004 in “Biochimie” This review discusses arsenic trioxide therapy in acute promyelocytic leukemia and introduces a novel method using hair analysis to monitor arsenic exposure and correlate it with treatment timing, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 1999 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing the SSAT gene under a metallothionein promoter suffered delayed hair loss and were highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, which led to significant liver changes and mortality.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” December 2012 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” This review discusses temporary chemical hair removal methods involving thioglycolates and other compounds but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight interest in natural-based substances.
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October 2022 in “Nano Letters” This study found that a microneedle patch using manganese thiophosphite showed greater hair regrowth potential compared to minoxidil, even with less frequent application, for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2021 in “Materials & Design” This study found that composite chitosan nanofibers containing luminescent europium complexes can sensitively detect Cu2+ concentrations as low as 10 μmol/L, making them suitable for use in biological systems.
January 2025 in “Analytical Methods” This study reports the development of a fluorescent ionic liquid that shows high sensitivity and selectivity for detecting dextran sulfate sodium, with potential applications in clinical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
January 2018 in “Haydarpaşa Numune Hastanesi tıp dergisi” This study hypothesizes that the sulfonamide group in tamsulosin might contribute to its association with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
May 2026 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study reported that acute thallium poisoning, investigated through three forensic cases involving both intentional and accidental overdoses, resulted in severe symptoms including neurological damage, multiple organ failure, alopecia, and, in two cases, death, emphasizing the extreme toxicity of thallium compounds.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that tofacitinib may inhibit CD8+ T cell infiltration in alopecia areata by affecting the linoleic acid metabolism-Mg2+ pathway in a sodium sulfide-induced mouse model, highlighting new insights for clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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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.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” This study found that tea polyphenol–zinc significantly improved intestinal barrier function and reduced liver inflammation and oxidative stress in mice with diquat-induced damage.
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May 2017 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This report describes a rare case of painless thyroiditis induced by prolonged off-label use of Lugol’s solution in a 59-year-old woman.