3 citations
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August 1980 in “Acs Symposium Series” Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the steps and methods involved in preparing skin tissues for three-dimensional volumetric imaging, highlighting its potential to provide detailed insights into skin structure not possible with traditional 2D histology, but reports no new findings.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This review discusses the preparation and benefits of a botanical hair mask gel made from flaxseed, fenugreek, and rice water, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting scalp health, hair regeneration, and minimizing damage from chemical hair products, as reported by this source.
March 2023 in “Medical Bulletin of Haseki” This study found no statistically significant differences in extracellular water and cardiac measurements between COVID-19 patients in intensive care and those on the ward, though the NICaS device might aid fluid management.
September 2021 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, Diabliss Hair Water was found to improve hair growth rate, density, and quality while reducing hair fall in healthy adults experiencing hair thinning concerns.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that Wera leaf extract, particularly its n-hexane fraction, significantly stimulated hair growth, suggesting its potential as an antialopecia treatment.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review found that lip aging differs significantly from facial aging and suggests focusing on distinct anti-aging strategies for lips, considering gender differences and unique physiological characteristics.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “E3S web of conferences” This study found that adding yeast extract or coconut water to Panax ginseng root hair cultures did not increase ginsenoside levels, though coconut water increased biomass.
This study proposed a new standardized in vitro framework using human hair tresses to evaluate cosmetic hair product performance and found significant improvements in hair breakage, tensile strength, shine, volume, and frizz control compared to a control group without such changes.
69 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study found that commercially available dyes penetrate up to 1.2 mm into human skin, with Indocyanine Green binding to cell proteins and showing a shift in absorption peak.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that the ethanol extract of Sterculia urceolata and its fractions stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, with a 15% concentration of the water fraction showing the most significant effect.
9 citations
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January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers from various animals were similar, despite different structural features, with sorbed water being more ordered than liquid water.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Agronomy” This study found that treating wheat with 100 µM melatonin under drought conditions significantly improved root and shoot growth, increased melatonin levels, and enhanced drought resistance, potentially clarifying the mechanisms of melatonin's protective effects in plants facing water scarcity.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” In this study, a hair tonic formulated from a 10% water fraction of Angiopteris evecta extract was reported to be stable and promote hair growth in rabbits, showing equal or greater efficacy compared to a synthetic minoxidil control, while being safe and non-irritating.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” This case report describes a Japanese man with severe COVID-19 who regained independence and returned to work after undergoing rehabilitation therapy, highlighting its potential benefits for recovery.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” In this study, beagle dogs treated with hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment showed various toxic effects, including acne-like skin changes and organ atrophy, which returned to normal after a recovery period.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This review discusses the benefits of using botanicals such as shikakai, amla, reetha, and turmeric in dry shampoos, suggesting these ingredients provide gentle cleansing, nourishment, and protection, aligning with the trend towards natural hair care products.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This study reports that biomass activated carbon fibers derived from metaplexis japonica seed hair effectively adsorb methylene blue dye, demonstrating high capacity and rapid adsorption performance.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Agrobiological Records” This study reported that allethrin caused dose-dependent toxico-pathological effects, including decreased feed intake, body weight, and blood parameters, and organ damage in adult male albino rats.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study proposed a network model for the cross-linked structure of keratin-associated proteins in hair and wool fibers, suggesting notable differences between the two, potentially affecting hair fiber elasticity.
September 2025 in “Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences” This paper examines the rising popularity and potential benefits of rice water for hair care, noting that while it contains beneficial compounds like inositol that may increase hair strength and decrease frizz, there is still no definitive scientific proof of its efficacy.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This article discusses the hair nutrition and growth effects of rice water and hibiscus, but reports no clinical results; it aims to understand their role in hair care.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, rice water was reviewed as a cosmetic ingredient, highlighting its safety, stability, and possible benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, as well as improvements in hair growth and skin hydration.
33 citations
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June 1995 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that minoxidil penetration through the skin increased with higher ethanol content and occlusion, with the highest penetration observed at 90% ethanol.
24 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” This study measured the solubility of minoxidil in various solvents, finding the highest solubility in methanol and lowest in water, with solubility correlating to temperature.
January 2017 in “Archives of clinical and biomedical research” This case report suggests that melanin, as an energy generator, may offer a new perspective on studying and treating autoimmune disorders such as alopecia areata.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” This study found that minoxidil exhibits preferential solvation by water in both water-rich and ethanol-rich solvent mixtures.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study assessed minoxidil solubility in propylene glycol and water mixtures, comparing cosolvency models and examining thermodynamic properties, without reporting new clinical results.
April 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” This study observed that feeding ewes a water-soluble complex of fatty acids increased primary hair follicle bulb diameter and mitotic activity, suggesting a positive correlation with wool growth.