October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” Higher temperatures improve rabbit hair strength up to 50°C, but moisture weakens it.
179 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
137 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
46 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
36 citations,
January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
32 citations,
March 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Finasteride shows promise for female hair loss, but more research needed.
29 citations,
April 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with female pattern hair loss often underestimate how severe it is.
25 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Loose Anagen Syndrome causes easy-to-pull, thin hair, mainly in young girls, and improves with age.
24 citations,
September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
6 citations,
March 1998 in “Textile Research Journal” Chemical treatments can change the scale heights of wool and cashmere fibers, affecting their identification.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “Scientific reports” The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
April 2011 in “Global journal of health science” Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
December 2018 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
24 citations,
June 2020 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
20 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
16 citations,
January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Textile Research Journal” L-cysteine and ultrasound successfully improved rabbit hair fibers for industrial use.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
39 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
21 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
13 citations,
January 1995 in “Journal of the American Institute for Conservation” Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.