42 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
3 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of dermatology” X-ray microscopy can non-invasively show hair structure changes after treatments, but it's less detailed than TEM and needs improvement.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
16 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
25 citations,
May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
4 citations,
August 1971 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.
4 citations,
January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
15 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.
2 citations,
January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
8 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
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.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
27 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
December 2021 in “Cosmetics” 9 citations,
July 2014 in “Skin research and technology” Stretching damages Caucasian hair's structure more easily than Asian hair.
22 citations,
August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
21 citations,
July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Older people's hair becomes less shiny because it gets more uneven and curved.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
1 citations,
December 2012 in “PubMed” Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
23 citations,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.