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The newest skincare and haircare papers from PubMed, linked to the ingredients we decode. Summaries are the authors' own abstracts — we excerpt, attribute, and link out to the source.
124 papers under Cosmetic safety
Diet and everyday product use and serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in the Korean population: Findings from the Korean national environmental health survey.
Environmental research · 2026
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products and lead to ubiquitous human exposure and adverse health effects. However, how various exposure sources contribute relatively to the human PFAS burden remains unclear. The primary exposure sources contributing to serum PFAS concentrations, specifically dietary intake and… Read on PubMed →
Surgical treatment outcomes of elastofibroma dorsi in 16 patients with 22 lesions.
BMC surgery · 2026
BACKGROUND: Elastofibroma dorsi is a rare, slow-growing, benign soft tissue tumor typically located under the scapula. Although elastofibroma dorsi is a benign lesion, it may cause symptoms such as pain and restriction of movement, and its mass-like appearance can lead to considerable patient anxiety. We aimed to present patients diagnosed with elastofibroma dorsi who had clinical complaints and… Read on PubMed →
Impact of Semi-Permanent Nail Polish on Forensic DNA Profiling and Phenotyping from Fingernails.
Genes · 2026
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The increasing global trend in nail beautification may lead to analyses of nails with semi-permanent polish for the identification of degraded human remains. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of cosmetic nail treatment on forensic STR DNA profiling and phenotyping of eye, hair, and skin colour characteristics using a massively parallel sequencing (MPS)… Read on PubMed →
Why are people cosmetic skin whitening? A systematic review.
BMC public health · 2026
BACKGROUND: Cosmetic skin whitening is a growing practice in a number of countries and long-term use has been shown to have potentially serious health risks. No reviews have documented the behavioral factors that help explain practices related to cosmetic skin whitening. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review exploring the main behavioral (psychological and cognitive, social and cultural, and… Read on PubMed →
Breathing the Job: Impaired Pulmonary Function in Hairdressers due to Occupational Chemical Exposure.
La Medicina del lavoro · 2026
BACKGROUND: Hairdressers are occupationally exposed to harmful factors in the working environment and many cosmetic products. During the professional use of these products, there is exposure to many irritating, allergic, and carcinogenic chemicals, mainly through the skin and respiratory tract, and it is known that these occupational exposures are much more frequent and long-lasting than personal… Read on PubMed →
Soft tissue augmentation options for volume replacement following parotidectomy: A review of the literature.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2026
BACKGROUND: Salivary gland tumors primarily arise in the parotid gland with surgery representing the cornerstone of treatment. Parotidectomies often lead to a soft tissue deficit that may benefit from reconstruction to reduce incidence of Frey's syndrome, improve aesthetic outcomes, and allow for appropriate postoperative therapies. Several options exist including avascular tissue transfer… Read on PubMed →
Conidiobolomycosis: apparent yet overlooked. A report of two cases.
BMC infectious diseases · 2026
BACKGROUND: Conidiobolomycosis is a rare, chronic subcutaneous fungal infection caused primarily by Conidiobolus coronatus and Conidiobolus incongruus. It predominantly affects immunocompetent individuals and presents as slowly progressive rhino-facial swelling. Due to its indolent nature and rarity, it is often misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment and potentially disfiguring outcomes. We… Read on PubMed →
Chronic Facial Abscess Mimicking Cervicofacial Actinomyces From Dermal Filler Migration: Case Report.
JMIR dermatology · 2026
Dermal fillers are commonly used for facial augmentation, but delayed complications such as granulomatous inflammation and filler migration can mimic chronic bacterial infections, such as cervicofacial actinomycosis, and lead to diagnostic misdirection. We present the case of a woman aged 56 years with a chronic, draining abscess on the right cheek that persisted for 3 years and was initially… Read on PubMed →
Multifaceted Anticancer Activity of Flavanone/Chromanone Intermediates for Five-Membered Heterocyclic Derivatives: Targeting Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and MAPK Signaling in Colorectal Cancer.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
This study explores the multifaceted anticancer mechanisms of flavanone analogues and spiropyrazoline condensed with flavanone ring against colorectal cancer (CRC) cell lines. Five-membered heteroaromatic scaffolds, in particular, have gained prominence in medicinal chemistry as they offer enhanced metabolic stability, solubility and bioavailability, crucial factors in developing effective drugs… Read on PubMed →
Strategies to Achieve Nontattooed Flap Transfer Where Decorative Tattoos Are Found at Workhorse Donor Sites.
Annals of plastic surgery · 2026
BACKGROUND: Tattooing in the general population has become increasingly popular in recent years. Tattoo ink may contain carcinogenic chemicals, and long-term health risks remain a concern. When any proposed surgical intervention violates a tattooed area, such as where a tattoo is located in a planned donor site of a workhorse flap, the physical, cosmetic, and psychological effects of both… Read on PubMed →
Isoniazid-induced alopecia in isoniazid-monoresistant pulmonary tuberculosis.
BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026
INTRODUCTION: Alopecia is a rare adverse reaction during tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Both drug-resistant TB and isoniazid (INH)-induced alopecia have been reported. We present this case because INH monoresistance coexisting with INH-induced alopecia has not previously been described in the literature. CASE: A 22-year-old woman was diagnosed with pulmonary TB and initiated on antituberculosis… Read on PubMed →
Combined effects of nitrate and antimicrobial compounds on in vitro subgingival biofilms.
Scientific reports · 2026
Chlorhexidine and antibiotics are commonly used as adjunct treatments for periodontitis. However, these antimicrobials can lead to microbial resistance and chlorhexidine can impair health-associated nitrate (NO3-) metabolism. We tested the effect of chlorhexidine (0.002%), metronidazole (16 µg/ml) and amoxicillin (0.7 µg/ml), with and without 8 mM NO3-, on the bacterial composition and NO3-… Read on PubMed →
A one compartment model to assess skin lightening rate of cosmetic formulae in UV induced clinical studies.
Scientific reports · 2026
Ultraviolet-induced skin darkening is often used as a clinical model to assess the efficacy of active ingredients aimed at modulating skin pigmentation ; targeting pigmentary skin disorders. Studying Ultraviolet (UV)-induced skin pigmentation therefore presents challenges due to the complex pigmentation kinetics involved. This work aimed to develop a population pharmacokinetic (popPK) model to… Read on PubMed →
Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment of Cranial Deformities in Children Under 2 Years of Age: Modern Methods and Approaches.
Journal of mother and child · 2026
BACKGROUND: Cranial deformities in children under 2 can lead to functional and cosmetic issues, with their frequency increasing due to sleep positioning practices. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of custom-made corrective helmets in treating these deformities. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 30 children under 2 in Astana, Kazakhstan, using 3D scanning to create custom… Read on PubMed →
Quality by Design for the Nanoformulation of Cosmeceuticals.
Pharmaceutics · 2026
Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic formulations that are intended to alleviate skin conditions that affect its appearance and functionality. They are not considered medications but contain molecules that exert biological action on the skin beyond traditional cosmetic actions. Sometimes, the bioactives used have limitations for transdermal passage, and it has been suggested that the use of nanocarriers… Read on PubMed →
Clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of diseases caused by mercury overexposure: a systematic review of case reports and case series.
Frontiers in public health · 2026
<h4>Background</h4>Mercury poisoning remains a serious public health issue due to its multiple exposure routes and diverse clinical presentations. However, existing clinical evidence is fragmented, especially regarding real-world case data. This study addresses the gap by systematically reviewing global case reports to analyze clinical features, diagnosis, and treatments, thereby offering more… Read on PubMed →
Medicinal Plants for Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications: Ethnobotanical Study from Northern Lithuania.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
Ethnopharmacological studies are growing in number in Europe; however, research on medicinal plants in Lithuania focusing on dermatological and cosmetic applications is still scarce. This study aimed to evaluate ethnobotanical heritage related to the treatment of skin diseases and cosmetic use in Northern Lithuania and to assess the compliance of traditional medicinal plant use indications with… Read on PubMed →
Occupational Exposure to Resorcinol and Thyroid-Disrupting Effects: Protocol for an Exploratory Field Study in French Hairdressers.
JMIR research protocols · 2026
<h4>Background</h4>All around the world, the hairdressing sector constitutes a major occupational group, including about 90% women, most of whom are of reproductive age. Hairdressers are continuously exposed to numerous chemicals used in hair products, including endocrine-disrupting compounds such as resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, and UV filters. Few biomonitoring studies have explored… Read on PubMed →
Green synthesis of pomegranate peel extract-AgNPs for spectrophotometric detection of mercury in cosmetics.
Talanta · 2026
Mercury is illicitly incorporated into cosmetics despite its evidence of nephrotoxic and carcinogenic effects. In this study, an environmentally sustainable spectrophotometric method was developed for the determination of mercury in cosmetic samples using pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel extract (PPE) as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles… Read on PubMed →
Rhizobacteria Exopolysaccharide: A Boon in Reclaiming Soil Fertility, Augmenting Plant Growth and Plant Stress Resilience.
Environmental microbiology reports · 2026
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) serve multiple industrial and environmental purposes operating as complex biopolymers produced by bacteria and fungus, as well as by yeast and microalgae. The structural diversity of microbial EPS enables the biofilm formation, the stress resistance and the nutrient storage, comprising homopolysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides. Soil structure receives… Read on PubMed →