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research Human hair shaft proteomic profiling: individual differences, site specificity and cuticle analysis

68 citations , August 2014 in “PeerJ”

This study found that proteomic analysis can distinguish hair samples across different ethnicities and body regions based on keratin protein levels, which may aid forensic hair identification.

Peer Review of Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, and Cuticle Analysis

research Peer Review #2 of "Human hair shaft proteomic profiling: individual differences, site specificity and cuticle analysis (v0.1)"

August 2014

This study found considerable variation in hair shaft proteomic profiles among Caucasian, African-American, Kenyan, and Korean subjects, with individual and site-specific differences observed.

research Peer Review #1 of "Human hair shaft proteomic profiling: individual differences, site specificity and cuticle analysis (v0.1)"

August 2014

This study used proteomic profiling to reveal significant individual and site-specific differences in human hair shaft proteins, which may improve the differentiation of hair based on ethnic origin and individual identity.

research Characterization of the Human Hair Shaft Cuticle–Specific Keratin-Associated Protein 10 Family

11 citations , May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

KRTAP10 proteins help form the hair shaft's tough outer layer by interacting with specific hair keratins.

research Unzipping the cuticle of the human hair shaft to obtain micron/nano keratin filaments

7 citations , August 2006 in “Biopolymers”

This study demonstrated that human hair shafts can be anatomically separated to obtain intact micron and nano keratin filaments using solvents like performic acid and urea.

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community my hair overall gets worse due to shedding but those baby hair gives me hope

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically using topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil foam, microneedling, and ketoconazole. OP mentions experiencing shedding but is hopeful due to new baby hairs.

community After 4 years of this sub bringing my hair back, I think it’s time to head to 🇹🇷

in Update 211 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering a hair transplant after 4 years of using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages for hair regrowth. Opinions differ, with some suggesting continuing current treatments and others recommending a transplant to reduce maintenance.

community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

8 upvotes 2 years ago

The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

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