Observation of the Microstructure of Human Hair Based on a Single Detector Optical Coherence Tomography
December 2021
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2021 International Conference on Electronic Information Technology and Smart Agriculture (ICEITSA)
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New to Keratin? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study found that chemical hair dyes caused more significant microstructural damage to hair than high-temperature perms, as observed using a single-detector OCT system.
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The study investigates the microstructure of human hair using Single Detector Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT). Hair, primarily composed of keratin and various amino acids, serves as a crucial protective barrier for the human scalp. Despite common perceptions of hair as merely a metabolic byproduct, the research underscores its significant protective value.
