34 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that electrospun short fibrous sponges effectively mimic the 3D extracellular matrix, promoting tissue regeneration, angiogenesis, and wound healing in diabetic rats better than 2D fiber membranes.
18 citations
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study observed that repeated perm treatments decrease disulfide bonds in hair due to their conversion largely into cysteic acid, affecting the waving efficiency depending on the reduction agent used.
This chapter reviews the science and technology of hair fiber, exploring its composition, the impact of genetics and environmental factors, and recent advancements in hair care products, but presents no new research findings.
December 2021 in “Research Square” This study demonstrated that alkali-modified Kapok fiber significantly enhances the adsorption of collagen, suggesting its potential application in collagen-based dressings.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review explores the phytopharmacological and nutritional benefits of Alpinia rhizomes, commonly used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, highlighting their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while emphasizing the need for further research to validate these uses and consider their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
July 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that wool felting in Ukrainian Carpathian Mountain sheep is linked to significant changes in fatty acid composition, particularly highlighting a decrease in 18-methyleicosanoic acid in bound lipids, suggesting it as a potential marker for cuticle lipid layer damage during felting.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” This study reported that keratin films lacking keratin-associated proteins showed different appearance, structure, and color deposit properties compared to conventional keratin films, suggesting potential for evaluating hair damage.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings” This review reports that medicinal plant-based hydrogel films may enhance diabetic wound healing by increasing growth factor expression involved in tissue repair and regeneration, suggesting their potential in future diabetic wound dressing development.
December 2019 in “C&EN Global Enterprise” This study found that the internal structure and fracture patterns of hair vary among different mammal species, which could inform the development of keratin-based biomaterials for medical and cosmetic applications.
18 citations
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August 2017 in “PLOS ONE” This study reports that the mechanical interactions between human skin and adjacent subcutaneous white adipose tissue influence the appearance of skin wrinkles, with sWAT reinforcement potentially more effective for reducing signs of skin aging than skin reinforcement alone.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, including potential contributions to skin neoplasias, and reports no new results.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Studia Biologica” This review discusses the properties and extraction methods of keratins from natural fibers and highlights their promising applications in fields such as biomedicine, bioengineering, and forensic science, but reports no new experimental results.
23 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” This study found that PCL-Col/ZnO fibrous scaffolds enhanced wound healing and exhibited antibacterial properties, making them promising for use as a wound dressing.
13 citations
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study demonstrated that molecular dynamics simulations of keratin could effectively model the mechanical properties of hair, aligning well with experimental data, especially when conducted in vacuum conditions.
11 citations
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May 2016 in “PubMed” This article reviews various methods and introduces new imaging technologies to assess the effects of hair shaping treatments on hair chemistry and structural integrity, without reporting clinical results.
August 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review discusses the potential benefits of millets for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by improving glycemic control and insulin sensitivity, but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, extracting internal lipids from Caucasian hair fibers led to decreased water permeability, influenced by the fluidity of lipids.
32 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reports that Cur@CMCTS-Tk hydrogel effectively accelerated wound healing and tissue regeneration in rats by scavenging excess reactive oxygen species and protecting human fibroblasts from oxidative damage.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This research observed that a silver nanoparticle-loaded polydopamine/polyethyleneimine-coated bacterial cellulose dressing effectively inhibited S. aureus infections, reduced inflammation, and promoted wound healing compared with untreated cellulose, demonstrating its potential for treating infected wounds.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” This review assesses 191 studies and reports that bananas have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, cancer-reducing, and antihypertensive properties, while also supporting roles in treating diabetes and depression, highlighting the fruit's potential as both a functional food and medicinal plant.
January 2026 in “Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research” This study found that formulations containing pequi and buriti oils improved texture properties and significantly increased gloss in curly hair, with pequi oil also significantly enhancing tensile strength.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study found that an anti-dandruff shampoo containing Bromelain effectively preserves hair fiber integrity, enhances uniformity and lustre, and offers therapeutic benefits for scalp infections and inflammation, making it a safer alternative for dandruff treatment.
January 2011 in “Maofang ke-ji” This review examines the structure, performance, modification, and comprehensive utilization progress of rabbit hair fibers but reports no new experimental results.
25 citations
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” This study found that lipid extraction increased water diffusion in wool and hair fibers; the effect was more pronounced in hair, indicating lipids are crucial for water permeability.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that water hardness metals like calcium and magnesium can stiffen hair fibers, reduce combing forces, and affect style retention, with varied effects on virgin and bleached hair.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review article summarizes the phytochemistry, preparation methods, applications, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use as a natural remedy for hair growth, scalp health, and conditioning, while also noting its safety and future potential in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the phytochemistry, preparation methods, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use for hair growth and scalp health, while emphasizing its safety and future prospects in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
In this study, the relaxed overhand knot method demonstrated its effectiveness in measuring the self-friction coefficient of single hair fibers, revealing that sodium hydroxide treatment significantly increases friction and could aid microsurgical applications.
9 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” This study identified eight alleles of the caprine KAP13-3 gene in cashmere goats, which could influence gene expression and cashmere fiber characteristics.
This study observed that treating human hair with NaOH led to partially removed cuticles, resulting in better fiber cohesion and mechanical properties similar to wool, unlike bleach or formic acid treatments, which weakened the fibers.