Biological Determinants of Hair Quality: An Integrated Review of Nutritional, Molecular, and Environmental Factors Supporting Hair Longevity

    September 2026 in “ Journal of Aesthetic Medicine ”
    Bianca Maria Piraccini, Tullio Brunetti, Stephano Cedirian … Daniela Pinto
    Studysummary This review discusses the various determinants of hair quality in healthy individuals and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for independent trials with standardized outcomes.
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