January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.
43 citations,
September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Hair properties are interconnected; a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary approach is essential for understanding hair behavior.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
47 citations,
January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
43 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The article concludes that advancements in hair cosmetics require dermatologists to stay informed about products and their potential risks, including allergies and higher risks for hairdressers.
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.
6 citations,
October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
97 citations,
January 2005 in “Wear” Human hair and skin friction vary by ethnicity, hair type, and environmental conditions.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
15 citations,
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
19 citations,
July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
12 citations,
July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
35 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
55 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2002 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” The cuticle significantly contributes to hair stiffness, making up about 60% of the total bending stress.
90 citations,
January 1979 in “International review of cytology” Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
51 citations,
January 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
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.