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Interaction between Different Pharmaceutical Excipients in Liquid Dosage Forms—Assessment of Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activity

Molecules, 2018
Nowadays, the safety of parabens as pharmaceutical preservatives is debated. Recent studies investigated their interference with the oestrogen receptors, nevertheless their carcinogenic activity was also proved.
Dániel Nemes, Renátó Kovács, Fruzsina Nagy, Mirtill Mező, Nikolett Poczok, Zoltán Ujhelyi, Ágota Pető, Pálma Fehér, Ferenc Fenyvesi, Judit Váradi, Miklós Vecsernyés, Ildikó Bácskay   +11 more
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Effect of Propylparaben on In Vitro Maturation of Porcine Oocytes and Embryo Development

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Parabens are synthetic chemicals that, due to their antibacterial and fungicidal effects, are widely used as preservatives in food, cosmetics, and personal care products, such as shampoos, hair conditioners, body creams, soaps, deodorants, makeup, wet wipes, lotions, female hygiene products, and vaginal lubricants. Several years ago, they were
Elivier Núñez‐Macías, Fahiel Casillas, Yenny Ramírez‐Jara, Eduardo Casas, Alma López, Adyeni Barajas‐Salinas, Jaime Barraza, Brenda Casado, Ivan Bahena‐Ocampo, Lizbeth Juárez‐Rojas, Miguel Betancourt   +10 more
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Contact Allergens Relevant to LGBTQI Populations: A Narrative Review and Practical Considerations

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common inflammatory skin disorder with significant morbidity across populations. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, including LGBTQI populations, are exposed to unique allergens due to gender‐affirming medical therapies, surgical interventions, cosmetics and grooming practices, sexual health ...
Nicholas van Rooij
wiley   +1 more source

Never say yes to parabens? A review on paraben compounds in potential human exposure risks

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Background Parabens, esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, are antimicrobial agents which are used as preservatives in foods, cosmetics, drug, and pharmaceutical industries.
Sayan Haldar, Saikat Mukherjee, Avijit Dey   +2 more
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Association between parabens exposure and neurodevelopment in children

Environment International
Objective: Parabens are a group of substances commonly employed as antimicrobial preservatives. The effect of parabens on the development of neurotoxicity in children is still controversial.
Chia-Jung Tung, Mei-Huei Chen, Ching-Chun Lin, Pau-Chung Chen   +3 more
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Ex vivo studies for the passive transdermal permeation and extent of metabolism of methyl and butyl paraben from a cream

British Journal of Pharmacy, 2017
Concerns regarding the safety of cumulative exposure to parabens have been raised as a consequence of their estrogenic and endocrine effects. These antibacterial agents are commonly used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Aida Hatami, Kevin Carr, Paul Whiteley, Simon Wilkinson, Kalliopi Dodou   +4 more
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Exposure Profile and Characteristics of Parabens and Alkylphenols in Plasma among Rural Adults in Central China

Toxics, 2023
Parabens and alkylphenols pose serious hazards to human health, yet there are few studies on their exposure profiles and health risks in rural Chinese populations.
Qian Gao, Changsheng Huan, Yu Song, Zexin Jia, Qingqing Cao, Chongjian Wang, Zhenxing Mao, Wenqian Huo   +7 more
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Emollient Formulations and Skin Barrier Practices in the Context of Eczema and Food Allergy Prevention

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The skin is far from a passive shield; it functions as a dynamic “living barrier” whose structural and immunological integrity is paramount in preventing atopic dermatitis (AD) and the subsequent progression of the atopic march toward food allergy (FA).
Klaudia Ryczaj, Donald Y. M. Leung, Carina Venter, Barbara Sozańska, Helen A. Brough   +4 more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endocrine Disruptors (Bisphenols, Parabens, and Triclosan)—A Systematic Review

Life, 2023
Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can result in alterations of the female reproductive system, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Tinkara Srnovršnik, Irma Virant-Klun, Bojana Pinter   +2 more
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Chemical agents to control biofilm formation in step 1 of care—Toothpastes and mouthwashes/concepts and challenges

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens, Cees Valkenburg, Fridus Van der Weijden   +2 more
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