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124 papers under Cosmetic safety
Occurrence and exposure risk to potentially toxic metals from oral hygiene products in Nigeria.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2026
Daily use of oral hygiene products (OHPs) contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) can cause acute or long-term intoxication. This study investigated the occurrence and human health risks associated with potentially toxic metals, namely Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Co, Cu, Cr, Zn, and Cd, in 55 commonly used OHPs, including dental powders (DP), toothpastes, and mouthwashes (MW), in Nigeria. The… Read on PubMed →
Elemental Profiling and Health Risk Assessment of Aromatic Oils Used for Oral and Topical Applications.
Biological trace element research · 2026
Aromatic oils (AOs) are widely used in cosmetics, therapeutics, and culinary purposes but their safety can be compromised by environmental contamination with trace/toxic metals. Present study was intended to quantify essential trace (Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) and toxic (Cd, Cr, Pb) metals in natural AOs extracted from Himalayan aromatic plants (n = 15) and commercial AOs using atomic absorption… Read on PubMed →
Revisiting a Rare Cause of Plagiocephaly: Frontosphenoidal Craniosynostosis.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2026
Frontosphenoidal craniosynostosis remains a rare cause of anterior plagiocephaly, with only 49 cases reported worldwide. Delayed diagnosis may lead to significant aesthetic and functional consequences. This case series presents 2 recently treated patients, highlighting clinical features, imaging findings, and surgical management. A retrospective review of 2 patients diagnosed and treated at our… Read on PubMed →
Patient-reported satisfaction with thermal water-based cosmetic products in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a feasibility study.
Cancer treatment and research communications · 2026
AIMS: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy often lead to cutaneous toxicities, which can significantly affect the quality of life of breast cancer patients. Dermatologic side effects of chemotherapy remain an unexplored area of supportive oncology care. This feasibility study aims to assess the patient's satisfaction and tolerability of thermal water-based cosmetic products for managing… Read on PubMed →
Polidocanol in Sclerotherapy for Lymphovenous Disorders: Mechanisms, Clinical Uses, and Future Prospects.
Drugs · 2026
Polidocanol is a widely recognised drug for its effectiveness as a sclerosant in the treatment of lymphovenous disease. The versatility and minimal invasiveness of polidocanol make it a favoured treatment modality for chronic venous disease (CVD) and other venous and vascular disorders. Especially, polidocanol foam sclerotherapy achieves high closure rates and efficiency compared to thermal… Read on PubMed →
Device Infection Using Chlorhexidine Irrigation vs an Antibacterial Envelope: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
JACC. Clinical electrophysiology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection represents a significant cause of morbidity and increased health care costs in patients undergoing high-risk procedures. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to describe the incidence of infection using two prevention strategies: chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) pocket irrigation vs antibacterial envelope (ABE). METHODS: In this… Read on PubMed →
Discovery and mechanistic elucidation of 2,4-resorcinol-based potent human tyrosinase inhibitors through integrated experimental and computational approaches.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026
Tyrosinase is a copper-dependent enzyme essential for melanin biosynthesis and a validated target for managing hyperpigmentation. To discover potent inhibitors, we synthesized and screened 120 resorcinol-based analogues using mushroom tyrosinase (abTYR) assays and B16 melanoma cell models. This experimental workflow identified five promising candidates for further evaluation. Compound 3… Read on PubMed →
Outcome of Temporalis Myofascial Flap in Maxillary Reconstruction.
Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ · 2026
The maxilla is an important component of the midfacial skeleton from both an aesthetic and functional view point. In addition to cosmetic impairment, surgical procedures in this region have substantial ramifications for speaking, swallowing and mastication, all of which may lead to psychological anguish for the patient. This necessitates rehabilitation with an obturator prosthesis or surgical… Read on PubMed →
In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation of PTeCA (1H-Pyrrole-2,3,4,5-Tetracarboxylic Acid) in Hair Matrix as a Marker for Oxidative Cosmetic Treatment.
Drug testing and analysis · 2026
Alteration of the hair matrix by cosmetic products presents a challenge for forensic hair analysis. Oxidative treatments lead to analyte depletion and false-negative results. Currently, the degradation product of eumelanin, 1H-pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (PTCA) is being investigated as a marker for oxidative hair treatment; however, it requires the definition of the cut-off value. Recently… Read on PubMed →
Particles, fragments, fibers: what IARC missed in its assessment of talc mineralogy. (Authors' reply to Comment on ["The IARC re-classification of talc carcinogenicity: a move in the wrong direction?"]).
Critical reviews in toxicology · 2026
This short communication is a response to the Letter to the Editor submitted by Alessandro Gualtieri (2026, forthcoming) entitled-Comments on the article "The IARC re-classification of talc carcinogenicity: a move in the wrong direction?" by A.A. Korchevskiy and A.G. Wylie (Crit Rev Toxicol. 55(9):867-889). The response argues that the definitions of the terms "asbestos", "asbestiform", and… Read on PubMed →
De-Implementation of Chlorhexidine Oral Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Clinical Nurse Specialist Led Evidence-Based Project.
Clinical nurse specialist CNS · 2026
PURPOSE: In 2022, updated strategies to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) were published that no longer recommend the routine use of chlorhexidine oral care in mechanically ventilated adult patients. The lack of evidence to support positive impact on patient outcomes prompted Clinical Nurse Specialists to lead a de-implementation initiative to align standard practice with the latest… Read on PubMed →
Analyzing the landscape of "clean" products for textured hair at a Los Angeles Target.
Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Chemicals in haircare products have been linked with endocrine disruption, reproductive health harm, and carcinogenicity. As consumers transition to less chemically intensive hairstyles, they may seek out the "clean" hair product landscape. While large retailers such as Target have created "clean" branded sections to potentially improve transparency for consumers in a complex… Read on PubMed →
Food packaging contaminants and offspring reproductive health: Disease risks and underlying mechanisms.
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026
Modern lifestyle factors, including dietary choices, significantly affect individual and intergenerational health. The widespread reliance on processed and takeout foods, along with the regular use of cosmetics and personal care products containing environmental contaminants, has increasingly been recognized as a potential risk to reproductive health and the developmental outcomes of the next… Read on PubMed →
Herbal selaginella extract-derived carbon nanodots: A potential nano-therapeutic agent for atopic dermatitis.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces · 2026
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disorder with rising global prevalence. Current treatments such as corticosteroids and antibiotics often lead to side effects, drug resistance, and limited long-term safety. Natural compounds, including extracts from Selaginella, offer multi-targeted anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits but suffer from poor solubility and… Read on PubMed →
Restorative Management of Constriction and Spacing Following Arch Expansion.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) · 2026
Patients presenting for esthetic improvement due to progressive tooth wear or after orthodontic treatment may have underlying functional constraints that, if left unresolved, could lead to discomfort and long-term disability. To achieve predictable outcomes, clinicians must identify any potential functional limitations and develop a treatment plan that respects biologic boundaries. This case… Read on PubMed →
Real-world exposure parameters of ten color cosmetic categories in shanghai and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in lipsticks.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2026
This study derives real-world exposure parameters for ten color cosmetics among adult females in Shanghai using a 14-day tracking survey. These data were integrated into a Tier-1 deterministic health risk assessment evaluating six potentially toxic elements in lipsticks. Results show that the 90th percentile (P90) daily lipstick usage is 0.012 g/day. This value is significantly lower than the… Read on PubMed →
Analysis of mercury content in cosmetic products available on the Polish market.
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology · 2026
PURPOSE: Mercury is a highly toxic element and dangerous to human health and even life. Constant exposure to mercury is associated with a high risk of many health conditions. Cosmetic products, which come into direct contact with human skin, should be especially monitored for the presence of heavy metals harmful to health. Despite legal regulations regarding the content of mercury in both color… Read on PubMed →
Skin examination in extreme conditions.
Acta biochimica Polonica · 2026
Extreme indoor and outdoor conditions in patients' places of stay (hot or cold air and changes in humidity) lead to weakening of the lipid barrier function and disproportionate epidermal microbiota which results in a lower threshold of physical and chemical tolerance of the skin manifesting as erythema, burning, dryness and deterioration of skin condition. Chronic epidermal irritation caused by… Read on PubMed →
Danger in the kitchen: pressure cooker burns.
Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026
BACKGROUND: Burns resulting from pressure cooker explosions are preventable domestic injuries that occur during routine kitchen use; however, they are underrepresented in the medical literature despite their potential severity. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and demographic characteristics, treatment approaches, and outcomes of patients with pressure cooker-related burns. METHODS: In… Read on PubMed →
Real World Case Series: Integrated Skincare With Advanced RGN-6 Serum.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
<h4>Background</h4>Skin aging is a multifactorial process with intrinsic and extrinsic factors that lead to visible signs of aging, including loss of skin elasticity, volume, dyspigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and dry and uneven skin. The advanced RGN-6 serum is a patent-pending, multi-ingredient serum that has been developed to address 6 dimensions of skin regeneration and combat visible… Read on PubMed →