research Diseases That Turn African Hair Silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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research Ethnic Hair Update: Past and Present
Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.
research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Hair and Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
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 How Different Is Human Hair? A Critical Appraisal of Global Hair Fibre Characteristics and Properties Towards Defining a More Relevant Framework for Hair Type Classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Hair Diseases: A Big Problem on a Small Surface
Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
research Mechanisms of Impairment in Hair and Scalp Induced by Hair Dyeing and Perming and Potential Interventions
Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
research Simultaneous RP-HPLC-DAD Determination of Dansyl Amino Acids in Chemically Treated Human Hair
A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
research Effect of Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, and Phytantriol on Hair Protection
TRP-hair essence protects hair from heat damage, maintains color, and strengthens hair.
research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care
Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Prevalence and Etiology of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common scarring hair loss in African descent women, possibly linked to genetics, hair care practices, and health issues like diabetes.
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 A Rare Case of Azathioprine Induced Anagen Effluvium and Plica Neuropathica
Azathioprine can cause hair loss and matted hair.
research Health Improvement of Human Hair and Their Reshaping Using Recombinant Keratin K31
Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
research Research on Hair Bleach That Causes Less Hair Damage and Smells Less Pungent Than Ammonium Hydroxide
AMPD is a better and less damaging alternative to ammonium hydroxide for hair bleaching.
research Effects of Hair Essence Containing Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Phytantriol on Hair Quality
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies
Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
research Cicatricial Marginal Alopecia: Is It All Traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
research Multidimensional Profiling of Human Body Hairs Using Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Approaches with SR-XRF, ATR-FTIR, DSC, and SEM-EDX
Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Follow-Up of a Brazilian Group
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
research Cosmetics
The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
research Protective Effect of Conditioning Agents on Afro-Ethnic Hair Chemically Treated with Thioglycolate-Based Straightening Emulsion
Conditioning agents, especially jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone, protect and strengthen chemically straightened Afro-ethnic hair.
research Hair and Aging
Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
research A Systematic Review on the Lipid Composition of Human Hair
Lipids are crucial for healthy hair, protecting it from damage and breakage.
research Dermatotrichologist and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Hair changes are common in AIDS patients and can add to their financial and emotional stress.
research Evaluation of Polymethylene Waxes as Conditioning Agents in Hair Relaxers
Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.
research Use of Hair Products Containing Hormone or Placenta by US Military Personnel
About 15% of US Army personnel use hair products containing hormone or placenta, with higher usage among non-whites, females, and enlisted personnel.
research Uses of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) and Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Miller) Post Hair Dye Treatment
Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.