Tensile Strength of Scalp Hair in Women With Hair Loss

    November 2020 in “ INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ”
    R K Navein, K Srivenkateswaran, V Sivasubramanian … A R Kalaichelvan
    Studysummary This study found that women with alopecia have significantly lower tensile strength in both dry and wet hair samples compared to controls, indicating increased hair breakability.
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