April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
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July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
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August 2006 in “Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences” The tropical legume Sesbania rostrata can form nodules in waterlogged conditions using a different method that involves plant hormones and specific genes.
Some goats get rare skin diseases from not enough vitamin E, selenium, or zinc, but they're usually still healthy.
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March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The hair serum significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair fall without causing any skin issues.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
September 2011 in “대한미용학회지” Dansam-Samultang promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
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March 2004 in “Gynecologic oncology” Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.
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December 2011 in “Clinical toxicology” Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Minoxidil dissolves best in methanol and least in water.
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October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
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February 2013 in “Nutrition” Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
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April 2019 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research” Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
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August 2018 in “Drug testing and analysis” EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol and water as temperature and propylene glycol amount increase.
6 citations,
March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
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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.
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February 2021 in “Animal feed science and technology” Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.