April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” This review summarizes current knowledge on succinic acid's applications in cosmetics and aesthetic dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits such as inflammation modulation and collagen production, although most supporting studies are small or preliminary, indicating a need for further research to validate these uses.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that treating hair with ATS, formed from fumaric acid and cysteamine, effectively improved hair quality by increasing moisture content and altering the internal structure of strong curls.
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July 2019 in “Cosmetics” This study identified a unique concentric double-layered structure in both Japanese and Caucasian SHINAYAKA hair, associated with improved flexibility and elasticity, and developed a succinic acid treatment to enhance these properties.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” This study identified MPB susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates that may help uncover molecular mechanisms and address male-pattern baldness.
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January 1973 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” In this study, the brown skin of guinea pigs exhibited higher levels of certain biochemical markers related to melanogenesis compared to black and white skin, with distinct differences in ascorbic acid utilization and protein concentrations observed between regions.