Photoaging of Hair Fiber and Photoprotection

March 2009 in “ Skin pharmacology and physiology ”

D. Braida, Claude Dubief, Gérard Lang

photoageing hair fiber cuticle loss macro-fibrils melanin pigments cortex damage carbonyl groups cystine destruction protein modification mechanical strength loss discoloration UV radiation visible radiation photooxidation xenon lamps protective materials sun damage hair damage hair discoloration UV light visible light sun protection

Studysummary This study found that sunlight exposure causes significant structural and chemical damage to hair, including cuticle loss, cortex damage, and discoloration, with water playing a major role in discoloration of brown hair.

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