7 citations,
January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
3 citations,
January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” Scientists made human hair magnetic by coating it with special nanoparticles.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Haircare products with a pH between 5 and 7 are best for maintaining healthy hair.
854 citations,
February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
40 citations,
February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
7 citations,
April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon” Anatolian native goat down-hair is similar to cashmere and can be used for high-quality textiles.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
July 2023 in “Turkish journal of veterinary research” Wild boar bristles in Balıkesir vary in length and thickness but are unsuitable for species separation.
32 citations,
February 2018 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” Cosmetic residues on individual hairs can be identified and differentiated using ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
25 citations,
March 2002 in “Scanning” Confocal microscopy is better than scanning electron microscopy for studying hair in its natural state and understanding hair products' effects.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
10 citations,
November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
15 citations,
July 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
6 citations,
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that a new training model could improve dermatology residents' skills in nail procedures and lead to more nail cases being treated by dermatologists.
3 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
1 citations,
January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
25 citations,
December 2011 in “Surface and interface analysis” Bleaching hair causes significant damage by breaking down proteins and fatty acids.
5 citations,
November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
84 citations,
April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Mannosylerythritol lipids are good for skin and hair care products.
65 citations,
September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.