This study found that coconut oil may protect the cuticle of chemically treated hair, which tends to be damaged compared to untreated hair.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that aging in Korean individuals is associated with changes in hair diameter and surface structure, as observed through atomic force microscopy.
5 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of biomechanics” This study found that anagen hairs require less force to be extracted than telogen hairs in an in vitro pig skin model, indicating different anchorage mechanisms.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed a reliable HPLC method to simultaneously estimate Finasteride and Tadalafil in marketed formulations, showing precise, linear results with confirmed degradation susceptibility under certain stress conditions.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” In this study, the authors observed that the combined treatment group showed a significant increase in inflammatory cell density and a higher maximum tensile breaking force in tendon repair by the end of the second month.
10 citations
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the use of laser technology in hair transplantation and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing its role in achieving natural results in cosmetic hair restoration.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article describes a new instrument, the KD spreader, designed to help novice physicians perform follicular unit extraction hair transplantation with reduced trauma and operator fatigue, but it does not report new clinical results.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Nature cell biology” In this research, the authors identify coordinated mechanical forces as crucial for hair follicle development in mammals, with contractile, proliferative, and proteolytic activities facilitating the formation and sectioning of epithelial structures crucial for forming a functional tissue.
43 citations
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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” This study investigated the tensile response and morphological changes of different ethnic hair types using AFM, showing variations between virgin, chemically damaged, and conditioner-treated Caucasian hair under different conditions.
13 citations
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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.
51 citations
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses prolactin production and regulation in human skin and hair follicles, highlighting its potential broader implications but reports no new empirical results.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Analytical Methods” Method accurately measures finasteride in tablets using finasteride-BSA interaction.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” This study found that temperature significantly affects the mechanical properties of rabbit hair fibers, with increased tensile strain and decreased breaking strength in humid conditions.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
40 citations
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the mechanical stiffening of the human hair follicle along the first millimeter is linked to changes in the keratin network architecture and composition during keratinization.
28 citations
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December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
19 citations
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October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor monotherapy for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia showed some clinical benefit over placebo but was linked to a higher incidence of sexual side effects.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
10 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ” In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Microscopy research and technique” This study found that hair from ovarian teratomas shares similar chemical composition and morphology with scalp hair, but differs in physical properties and cysteic acid bands.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study found that applying a cosmetic active ingredient improved the Young's modulus of chemically damaged human hair fibers, suggesting enhanced mechanical properties compared to untreated fibers.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
12 citations
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October 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that alkali bromide solutions are absorbed into hair depending on salt activity, and the presence of the salt increases water absorption compared to normal conditions.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Adiantum capillus-veneris extract exhibited significant antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects in rats, likely due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study proposed a network model for the cross-linked structure of keratin-associated proteins in hair and wool fibers, suggesting notable differences between the two, potentially affecting hair fiber elasticity.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study demonstrated that in live rodents, actin filaments adjust their structure to facilitate membrane transfer between cellular compartments with different biophysical properties.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The EADV Task Force on Hair Diseases reviewed existing literature and clinical experience to propose diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for managing folliculitis decalvans, highlighting oral antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids, isotretinoin, and various systemic and topical therapies as key options for managing inflammation and preventing further hair loss.