14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology”
This study observed that mercury-lamp irradiation may cause cleavage of disulfide bonds in keratins of white hair, leading to the formation of thiols in laboratory settings.
This study found that the formation of the fibre cuticle surface in Merino sheep is similar to the epidermal stratum corneum process and not from a modified plasma membrane as previously thought.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering”
This study found that stepwise thermal treatment of human hair waste at temperatures from 200 to 450 °C produced hollow microtubes, with structure changes influenced by temperature, core degradation, and cortex melting.
This study found that microfibrils play a crucial role in shaping permanent waves by thioglycolic acid, and treating damaged hair with hydrolyzed keratin improved both waving efficiency and hair damage.
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.
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.
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.