20 citations,
June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
11 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
8 citations,
March 2018 in “Cosmetics” UV radiation damages hair by creating holes and peeling cuticle layers.
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 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
1 citations,
March 1992 in “Postgraduate Medicine” About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
April 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” Direct heat perms cause more damage to hair than softening heat perms.
May 2009 in “Endocrinologist” Women with thyroid disease are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss, especially if they've had thyroid disease for a long time.
January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Mf-rich hair degrades more than Ma-rich hair, especially with Proteinase K.
December 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Herbal hair oils are preferred for treating hair problems because they are effective and have fewer side effects.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
63 citations,
August 1996 in “Forensic Science International” Cosmetic treatments like bleaching and perming can greatly reduce opiate levels in hair, possibly leading to false-negative drug tests.
8 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
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.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
233 citations,
February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
126 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
86 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
86 citations,
February 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
76 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
72 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
59 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
48 citations,
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Mothers and newborns with dental fillings had higher mercury in their hair, but getting fillings during pregnancy didn't raise mercury levels further.
46 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.