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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” In this study, researchers used SEM/SDD-EDS to identify waterborne minerals like calcium and aluminum in the scalp hair cuticle of individuals using treated or untreated water for hair washing, finding that prior application of coconut oil or conditioners can prevent calcium uptake.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” This study used ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography to observe hair shaft structures, finding melanin granules absent only in white hair, which may explain color differences between black and white hair.
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February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study explored a multidimensional approach to examine body hairs' physico-chemical properties, potentially supporting their use over scalp hairs in forensic and intoxication studies.
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December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” This study found that TRP-hair essence significantly protected and improved the quality of human hair, particularly against heat stress, by enhancing cuticle health and maintaining hair color.