TLDR The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
The document "Introduction—Human Hair, Skin, and Hair Care Products" from 2010 provided an overview of the biophysics of human hair and hair treatment. It covered various aspects such as the structure of hair, nanomechanical and nanotribological characterization, conditioner thickness distribution, binding interactions on the hair surface, and surface potential studies. This book was noted as the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair, offering a comprehensive examination of these topics.
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
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August 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
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July 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” The research improved understanding of hair and skin properties across different ethnicities and conditions.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Bleaching damages hair, making it rougher and weaker.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Indian medicinal plants can help with hair growth and common hair issues.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
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August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
August 1985 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” Hair dye can damage dog hair and cause health issues.