research Analysis of Cysteine on the Surface of Hair Fibers with Spectrofluorescence
Cysteine formation on hair indicates damage, best detected at pH 4.5.
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research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research The Influence of Electrode Potentials on the Extent of Reduction of Cystine in Hair Fibers by Reducing Agents
The effectiveness of reducing agents on hair fibers depends on their electrode potentials.
research Chemical Reactions in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids
Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
research Serum Total Thiol Level in Acne Vulgaris Patients and Its Relation to Oxidative Stress
People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Serum Plasma Thiol Evaluation in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Patients
People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
research Preparation and Characterization of Soluble Wool Keratin for Human Hair Care
CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
research PX-12 Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation to Treat Psoriasis
PX-12 may help treat psoriasis by blocking inflammation and cell death.
research Effect of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Permanent Waving on the Molecular Structure of Human Hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Comparison of Efficacy and Specificity in Cancer-Targeting Prodrug Conjugates
The document concludes that biotin, folate, and RGD peptides are promising for targeting cancer cells with prodrugs, but the conjugates are not yet tested for use.
research Development and Characterization of Thiolated Cyclodextrin-Based Nanoparticles for Topical Delivery of Minoxidil
The new adhesive nanoparticles are effective for delivering Minoxidil to the scalp without skin irritation.
research Analysis of Structural Change in Keratin Fibers Resulting from Chemical Treatments Using Raman Spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Analysis of Structural Changes in Permanent Waved Human Hair Using Raman Spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Reduction Mechanism of L-Cysteine on Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry and Raman Spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
research Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Microscopy Structural Studies of Caucasian and Afro Human Hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
research Effect of Ethnicity and Treatments on In Situ Tensile Response and Morphological Changes of Human Hair Characterized by Atomic Force Microscopy
Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment: A Review
Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research Emerging Therapies for Acne Vulgaris
New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
research Ten Pearls Every Dermatologist Should Know About the Appropriate Use of Relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Effect of Protein Hair Straightener on Hair Shaft by Scanning Electron Microscopy
Protein hair straighteners damage the hair more than hair dyes.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research Overexpression of Activin A in the Skin of Transgenic Mice Reveals New Activities in Epidermal Morphogenesis, Dermal Fibrosis, and Wound Repair
Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
research Mechanical and Biological Properties of Keratose Biomaterials
Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
research Activin Controls Skin Morphogenesis and Wound Repair Predominantly via Stromal Cells and in a Concentration-Dependent Manner via Keratinocytes
Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
research Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
research Specific Receptor Detection by a Functional Keratinocyte Growth Factor-Immunoglobulin Chimera
A new protein was made to detect specific skin cell growth receptors and worked in normal skin but not in skin cancer cells.
research Loss of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Alopecia Hair Follicles
Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.