37 citations,
October 2015 in “PeerJ” Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
7 citations,
December 2011 in “Annals of anatomy” Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
375 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
54 citations,
January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
191 citations,
November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
5 citations,
April 2018 in “Chem” Graphene-based hair dye is a safe, durable, and effective alternative to traditional black hair dyes.
107 citations,
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
6 citations,
September 2018 in “ACS applied bio materials” Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Hair properties are interconnected; a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary approach is essential for understanding hair behavior.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
25 citations,
February 2007 in “Forensic science international” Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
8 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hair follicle stem cells are promising for blood vessel formation and tissue repair.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” Ceramide-rich liposomes can effectively repair and strengthen damaged hair.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
15 citations,
August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
Hair fiber research combines multiple sciences to improve hair care products.
81 citations,
December 2007 in “Acta materialia” AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
27 citations,
May 2019 in “Cosmetics” The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
42 citations,
April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
84 citations,
April 2015 in “Cosmetics” Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.
18 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
21 citations,
February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
16 citations,
December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
7 citations,
August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
2 citations,
January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that certain conditioning compounds can penetrate hair and potentially improve its resistance to damage.
9 citations,
January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.