This study found that a hair mask made from bitter gourd effectively reduced hair loss and dandruff among participants, though the authors note the need for clinical trials and durability tests for further validation.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that chemically modifying hair with 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improved the permanence of hair setting without damaging the hair by increasing disulfide bonds.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article provides a guideline for physicians on managing hair disorders, including recent developments and clinical practice guidelines, but it reports no new research findings.
December 2025 in “Ethnologia Fennica” In this study, Johanna Latva explored attitudes towards women's baldness and documented women's experiences of hairlessness in Finland, though specific results from the research were not reported in the abstract.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
In this review of permanent hairstyles like perms, the authors discuss the chemical processes involved and highlight potential risks such as hair and scalp damage, emphasizing the need for careful client assessment and safe application techniques to mitigate these risks.
50 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This paper reviews the complex anatomy and development of human hair and emphasizes the need to understand these processes for interpreting drug incorporation into hair, with no new clinical results reported.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that keratin film from human hair samples responded to damage from UV, bleaching, perming, and thermal treatments, making it a useful model for evaluating hair damage in product development.
193 citations
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines hair cosmetics, including shampoos and conditioners, for their formulations and effects, but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologist knowledge in treating diverse hair conditions.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 3 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin film can effectively mimic human hair for testing hair damage.
1 citations
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September 1993 in “Addiction” This article discusses using hair analysis to monitor drug use but does not present new research findings.
38 citations
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” This study used proteomic techniques to analyze human hair proteins, revealing keratin heterogeneity and identifying posttranslational modifications, such as cysteine trioxidation and methylation.
1 citations
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March 1958 in “PubMed”
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a new column featuring multiple choice questions about hair disorders, with answers and explanations provided at the end of each column.
Hair restoration can be permanent.
12 citations
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February 2011 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research describes methods to analyze the mechanical properties and fracture characteristics of hair across different types and ages, using specialized tensile testing and imaging techniques, without reporting new results.
15 citations
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January 1989 in “European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology” September 2011 in “European journal of cancer” 17 citations
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November 1967 in “American Journal of Anatomy” This study observed that the catagen phase in hairless mice displayed a slower shortening of the mutant epithelial column, resulting in longer total follicle length and abnormalities in the connective tissue sheath and glassy membrane.
November 2025 in “Communications Biology” The researchers reported creating a Human Hair Atlas that maps over 1200 molecular species in hair, revealing up to 50% variation in metabolite and lipid levels along the hair's length, and identified 122 exposome-related compounds from personal care products.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study describes new devices, "HairMeasure" and "Scalp Zone Identifier," which offer an economical method to calculate Hair Mass Index without disposable materials.
24 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that chemical treatments like perming, dyeing, and bleaching significantly alter amino acids and lipids in human hair, which may impact hair strength and quality.
October 2018 in “Oncology Times” This commentary discusses the cultural and biological significance of hair, intertwined with humorous and poignant anecdotes from cancer care, and reports no new research findings.
April 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This research highlights the key interactions of hair cosmeceuticals, focusing on their effects on the hair fiber surface, cuticle, and cortex, which are crucial for protection and mechanical strength, particularly in damaged hair.
2 citations
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January 1995 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” This study found that treating permed hair with diethylene glycol monoethylether significantly reduced the formation of split ends, making it similar to untreated normal hair in terms of split ends generation.
March 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” This observational study reports a striking correlation between the use of henna hair dye and a specific pattern of hair loss, termed "hennapecia," but calls for experimental research to determine causality.