March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
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January 2024 in “Preprints.org” This study estimated the economic burden of alopecia areata in Romania for 2022, finding costs of 46.289 million EUR for adult and 1.89 million EUR for pediatric cases.
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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.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil improved hair appearance and self-esteem in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it was not superior to oral finasteride and had lower treatment adherence.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that low-dose oral minoxidil (≤5 mg/day) effectively increased hair number and diameter in men and women with androgenetic alopecia, and was generally well-tolerated with mostly mild adverse effects, although serious complications were rare and associated mainly with pre-existing heart conditions.