17 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
13 citations,
March 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that a polymer treatment changes the charge on hair surfaces, making bleached hair smoother and less porous.
7 citations,
August 2009 in “Applied Mathematics and Mechanics-English Edition” Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Applied sciences” Fermented red ginseng and a traditional herb mix improved hair growth in mice.
January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant is a fast and effective hair restoration method that provides immediate cosmetic benefits and good results in over 90% of cases, but requires proper care to avoid complications.
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
14 citations,
April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” Nanoemulgel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
30 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
38 citations,
May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
29 citations,
August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC genomics” Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
10 citations,
November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The products significantly promote hair growth and maintain hair bulb health.
42 citations,
January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
33 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
11 citations,
November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Resveratrol may help hair grow, but more research is needed.
September 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” AFM can help diagnose lichen planopilaris by identifying specific hair structure changes.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
6 citations,
March 2014 in “Livestock science” Researchers created a genetic library from a cashmere goat's skin and found new genes linked to hair growth.
10 citations,
June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
18 citations,
January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
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.
3 citations,
January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.