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    Glossary Hair Protection

    practices and products used to shield hair from damage

    Hair protection refers to the practices and products used to shield hair from damage caused by environmental factors, styling tools, and chemical treatments. This includes using heat protectants before using blow dryers or straighteners, wearing hats to guard against UV radiation, and applying conditioners or oils to maintain moisture and prevent breakage. For professionals, understanding hair protection is crucial for recommending appropriate treatments and products to maintain hair health and prevent conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Epidermal Growth Factor Upregulates Production of Supernumerary Hair Cells in Neonatal Rat Organ of Corti Explants Acta Oto-Laryngologica · 2000 · 33 citations
    2. Dietary isoflavone increases insulin-like growth factor-I production, thereby promoting hair growth in mice The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry · 2011 · 29 citations
    3. 730 M2 macrophages promote wound induced hair neogenesis through the production of growth factors 2016
    4. Effect of topical application of raspberry ketone on dermal production of insulin-like growth factor-I in mice and on hair growth and skin elasticity in humans Growth hormone & IGF research · 2008 · 39 citations
    5. Naturally Occurring Hair Growth Peptide: Water-Soluble Chicken Egg Yolk Peptides Stimulate Hair Growth Through Induction of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production Journal of Medicinal Food · 2018 · 6 citations
    6. Dihydrotestosterone inhibits hair growth in mice by inhibiting insulin-like growth factor-I production in dermal papillae Growth Hormone & IGF Research · 2024 · 32 citations
    7. An osteopontin‐derived peptide inhibits human hair growth at least in part by decreasing fibroblast growth factor‐7 production in outer root sheath keratinocytes British Journal of Dermatology · 2019 · 19 citations
    8. Strawberry guava extract promotes hair growth by enhancing skin blood flow and vascular endothelial growth factor production Functional Foods in Health and Disease · 2026
    9. LB1010 Ashwagandha-derived exosome-like nanoparticles significantly promote human hair growth ex vivo and in vivo by stimulating the production of the anagen promoting growth factor VEGF-A Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2024
    10. Human Hair as a Natural Sun Protection Agent: A Quantitative Study Photochemistry and Photobiology · 2015 · 16 citations
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    1. Scalp slapping to increase blood flow? Reddit · 6 Jun 2024
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    3. Protective effects of taurine on human hair follicle grown in vitro. - PubMed Reddit · 1 Mar 2019
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    1. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles
    2. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    3. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    4. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
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