33 citations
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January 2004 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This study found that applying superoxide dismutase (SOD) gel on mice protected against hair graying caused by UV-A and psoralen exposure, suggesting photosensitization may be a factor in hair aging.
21 citations
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that using a combination of iontophoresis and liposomal delivery facilitated the effective intradermal administration of superoxide dismutase in rats, reducing oxidative skin damage from UV exposure.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found an association between hydroxyl radical-modified SOD and alopecia areata, suggesting these modifications may lead to antibody induction in the condition.
12 citations
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November 2004 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” In this study, a superoxide dismutase gel prevented hair graying in mice exposed to photosensitization, suggesting that antioxidants can protect against oxidative damage involved in hair aging.
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October 2022 in “Nano Letters” This study found that a microneedle patch using manganese thiophosphite showed greater hair regrowth potential compared to minoxidil, even with less frequent application, for treating androgenetic alopecia.