11 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
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.
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” New cytokine-targeted therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Mathematical problems in engineering” Hair damage increases significantly with higher temperatures and longer heating times.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
January 2021 in “Lecture notes in mechanical engineering” High temperatures, acidic conditions, and too much coconut oil damage hair, while a pH of 5 to 7 keeps it healthy.
56 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Dermal papilla microtissues could be useful for initial hair growth drug testing.
193 citations,
January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
41 citations,
October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
36 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human hair has a protective lipid layer that can be damaged by moisture and treatments, affecting hair growth and health.
13 citations,
January 2017 in “Cosmetics” Different tests are used to see how hair care products affect hair, and choosing the right test is important for accurate results.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
8 citations,
March 2018 in “Cosmetics” UV radiation damages hair by creating holes and peeling cuticle layers.
4 citations,
December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Middle East Journal of Science” Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
1 citations,
November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
162 citations,
August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
66 citations,
September 2005 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
5 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of oceanology and limnology (Online)” Ecklonia cava extract can reduce the damage and stress caused by hair dye.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The conclusion is that surgeons should carefully create a natural-looking occipital hairline in hair transplants to avoid detection.
16 citations,
July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
3 citations,
June 2022 in “Cells” The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
67 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
13 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
40 citations,
May 2020 in “Cureus” The conclusion is that treatments for Telogen Effluvium exist, but standard treatment guidelines are needed.