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October 2017 in “Drug testing and analysis” Drugs localize differently in hair strands based on their properties.
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November 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
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May 2018 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” The Hair BB Cream effectively prevents UV damage and improves hair health.
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September 2001 in “Computer graphics forum” The authors created a realistic and efficient method to simulate hair movement by combining fluid dynamics with individual hair strand behavior.
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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.
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November 2012 in “International journal of nanomedicine” A new method improves silicone oil coating on hair, enhancing moisture and lubrication.
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January 2011 in “Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry” A new method accurately measures lead levels in hair to assess exposure.
January 2024 Coconut and castor oils may naturally boost hair growth by increasing keratin.
January 2018 in “Communications in computer and information science” Researchers developed a computer system to automatically diagnose hair loss by analyzing scalp images.
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March 2021 in “Drug testing and analysis” Researchers improved a method to more accurately estimate when and how long a drug was taken using hair analysis.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
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May 2006 in “Lupus” People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.
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January 2009 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
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November 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
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January 2012 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.