Quantification of Normal Human Hair Pigmentation by Electron Microscopy

January 1980 in “ Micron ”

M.E. Haynes

hair pigmentation endocuticle inter-macrofibrillar matrix cell membrane complex hair follicles mature hair fibers cell remnants

Studysummary This study suggests that holes found in mature hair fibers may be linked to daily hair care actions and the removal of extractable substances.

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