February 2026 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that the viscosity of silicone oil in hair treatments significantly affects wave curling performance and hair damage, with untreated and chemically treated hair showing different optimal viscosities.
This study found that adding Rosehip extract to permanent waving products with cysteine improved waving efficiency and reduced hair damage compared to thioglycolate-based products.
August 2026 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” In this study, researchers observed that Sedum takesimense extract improved the surface properties, moisture retention, tensile strength, and wave formation of damaged hair compared to a water control, even after additional chemical and UV damage, suggesting its potential as a protective hair treatment.
March 2016 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” This study found that using a hair-hardener improved hair thickness, amino acid content, surface condition, tensile strength, and wave efficiency without causing any allergic reactions in participants.
August 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study found that using natural polyphenol cross-linkers like tannic acid and green tea extract during perm treatments improved perming efficiency, wave maintenance, and hair protection compared to a control group.
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June 2013 in “Fashion business” This study found that adding rose hip extract to permanent wave solutions increased wave effectiveness and reduced hair damage, although variations in hair type may affect the results.
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January 1990 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that permanent wave lotion I extracts proteins from human hair, with molecular weights ranging from 5,000 to 65,000, which may elucidate hair damage mechanisms.
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April 2021 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” In this study, researchers found that using 0.75% aspartic acid as an intermediate agent for a permanent wave improved wave formation and retention compared to a control in virgin hair, also reducing cuticle damage and maintaining tensile strength.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that applying a hair mist with dandelion extract before heat perming improved wave efficiency, tensile strength, and hair cuticle condition compared to a base mist or no pretreatment, demonstrating the extract's protective effects against heat damage.
January 2013 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that microfibrils play a crucial role in shaping permanent waves by thioglycolic acid, and treating damaged hair with hydrolyzed keratin improved both waving efficiency and hair damage.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review highlights the advantages of a new "Multi-Wave Punch" for follicular unit extraction in hair transplantation, noting its design reduces follicular damage and improves graft quality by effectively separating hair follicles from surrounding tissue.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
In this study, radial shockwave therapy significantly improved muscle spasticity, ankle range of motion, and functional abilities in children with spastic cerebral palsy, suggesting it may help them achieve greater autonomy in daily activities.
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” In this study, deletion of ROBO4 in mice ameliorated hair loss caused by elevated PAF levels, suggesting potential interplay with VLDLR-related pathways.
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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.
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March 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that using drug microplates in transdermal finasteride films enhances aqueous solubility and skin permeation compared to films with pure finasteride.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that the pH-sensitive hydrogel HECHA13, containing isoliquiritigenin, effectively inhibited the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and showed promise for transdermal delivery in acne treatment.
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that echogenic liposomes improved the delivery and penetration of CRISPR/Cas9 genetic materials into cardiomyocytes, both in vitro and in vivo, especially when combined with ultrasound, highlighting a promising strategy for cardiovascular gene therapy.
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
January 2024 in “Materials chemistry frontiers (Online)” This study reviews recent advancements in near-infrared organic light-emitting diode (NIR OLED) technologies, focusing on their applications and the diverse luminescent materials used in their emissive layers.
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.
March 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” In this study, researchers developed a carboxylated β-cyclodextrin formulation to enhance finasteride's physicochemical properties, achieving an encapsulation efficiency of about 85% and indicating potential for controlled drug release in therapeutic applications. Their findings suggest this inclusion complex could improve delivery of hydrophobic drugs like finasteride.
January 2025 in “RSC Advances” This study reported that a new formulation of finasteride solid lipid nanoparticles, combined with LPC and NTC, enhanced hair growth in mice without visible skin reactions, suggesting it could effectively manage androgenetic alopecia.
In this narrative review, the authors explored various rehabilitative techniques, including injections and physical therapies, that may enhance aesthetics and psychosocial wellbeing in patients with disabilities, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to improve both functional and cosmetic outcomes.
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” This article explores the dynamic and energy-efficient nature of telogen hair follicles, challenging the notion of dormancy, and highlights their potential in advancing treatments for hair growth disorders.
20 citations
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February 1977 in “Circulation” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” This study reports that the dye peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) can act as an efficient photocatalyst for various radical reactions, including complex dual catalytic processes and the synthesis of an investigational drug intermediate.
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April 2018 in “SLEEP” This meta-analysis found that rheumatoid arthritis patients experience poorer sleep quality compared to healthy controls, including reduced total sleep time and efficiency, longer sleep latency, and increased wakefulness after sleep onset.