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Exploring The Effects Of Wetting And Free Fatty Acid Deposition On An Atomistic Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin-Associated Protein 5-1

research Exploring The Effects Of Wetting And Free Fatty Acid Deposition On An Atomistic Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin-Associated Protein 5-1

1 citations , April 2023 in “Langmuir”

Damaged hair allows water to penetrate more easily, and fatty acids from shampoos can deposit on hair surfaces.

research Direct Evidence Supporting the Existence of a Helical Dislocation in Protofilament Packing in the Intermediate Filaments of Oxidized Trichocyte Keratin

3 citations , September 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology”

Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.

research New Insights Into Human Hair: SAXS, SEM, TEM, and EDX for Alopecia Areata Investigations

8 citations , January 2020 in “PeerJ”

Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.

research Structural Changes in Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments During Keratinization

23 citations , April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology”

Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.

research Evaluation of Surface Structure and Morphological Phenomena of Caucasian Virgin Hair with Atomic Force Microscopy

February 2024 in “Medicina”

AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.

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community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.

134 upvotes 7 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.