10 citations
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January 2020 in “Royal Society Open Science” This study developed a quantitative measure for scoring hair surface damage from SEM images and found it accurately classified hair damage caused by explosive blasts, similar to an existing classification system.
6 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study found that treating hair with a 1% cotton honeydew extract improves smoothness and reduces chipping compared to untreated hair, confirmed by clinical and SEM evaluations.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” This review discusses past research on the chemical and physical properties of human hair, focusing on structural analysis and mechanical property measurements with methods like SEM and tension tests, but adds no new findings.
1 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale” This study used Scanning Electron Microscopy to analyze South American mummy hair, revealing high levels of sulfur, calcium, and potassium, highlighting SEM's utility in anthropological investigations.
17 citations
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study reports that different animal species exhibit distinct hair scale patterns and elemental compositions, which can aid forensic investigations in identifying animal hair.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that scanning electron microscopy with argon sputter etching visualizes hair lipids at the cell membrane complex as distinctive convex structures, shedding light on their role and localization in human hair.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that while hair washed with hard water had higher magnesium deposits, it did not show significant structural surface changes compared to hair washed with soft water.
This research explores the use of serial block-face scanning electron microscopy to model the complex architecture of sheep wool fibres, focusing on the role and distribution of para- and ortho-cortical cells in determining wool curliness, though the mechanism remains unclear.
29 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that selected polymeric pretreatments on hair can significantly reduce breakage and protect against thermal damage from hot flat irons by maintaining cuticle integrity and moisture.
10 citations
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June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome self-reported higher hirsutism scores compared to clinician assessments, but only clinician scores correlated with biochemical markers of hyperandrogenism.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers used pumpkin aqueous extract to create iron nanoparticles, finding them effective at inhibiting harmful bacteria found in burn and wound infections, as well as promoting burn healing and hair growth in a laboratory mouse model.
May 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study analyzed safety data for semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide from the EudraVigilance database, identifying potential safety signals not listed in current SmPCs, such as optic ischemic neuropathy and pancreatitis, underscoring the importance of ongoing pharmacovigilance.
October 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study investigated the effects of ammonium thioglycolate and amino methylpropanol hair straightening followed by permanent coloring, finding significant physical and chemical changes to both the cuticle and cortex of hair fibers.
June 2024 in “Dinasti International Journal of Education Management And Social Science” In this study, researchers in Indonesia observed that logistic service quality and custom clearance positively influence delivery service loyalty among horticultural companies, while logistic cost and company satisfaction do not.
August 2023 in “Vittalle” This integrative literature review investigated clinical trials on using medicinal plants, herbal products, and dietary supplements for treating alopecia, noting a need for further studies due to limited chemical-pharmaceutical analyses of the plant species involved, which include Allium sativum and Rosmarinus officinalis.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” This study observed that ultrastructural changes like lamellar bodies and electron-dense granules in the stratum corneum may aid in the early diagnosis of Netherton syndrome.
92 citations
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April 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the applications and challenges of lipid nanosystems in various fields, comparing techniques for evaluating nanoparticle properties, and reports no new experimental results.
69 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Materials Science and Engineering” This study demonstrated that keratin can be effectively extracted from wool using alkaline solutions and that the extracted keratin maintains reactivity similar to that from other low-value sources like cattle hair.
18 citations
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” This study found that Annurca apple polyphenolic extracts reprogram hair follicle metabolism in mice, enhancing mitochondrial activity and keratin production while inhibiting some metabolic pathways.
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.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This study reported that silver nanoparticles synthesized from jackfruit leaf extract demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, with a formulated gel showing greater efficacy against E. coli compared to a commercial silver nitrate product.
1 citations
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May 2026 in “Environmental Health Engineering and Management” This study found that white poplar wood sawdust effectively removed up to 92.12% of thallium ions from contaminated water in laboratory conditions, demonstrating its potential as a low-cost adsorbent for reducing toxic thallium levels.
1 citations
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February 2015 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study tested five different brands of hair building fibers, examining their electrostatic and dielectric properties as well as analyzing their fiber structure with scanning electron microscopy.
March 2026 in “Medical Lasers” Adjusting hair dryer settings improves drying efficiency and keeps hair healthy.
February 2026 in “Optics” This study demonstrates that polarized second harmonic generation imaging effectively monitors wool fiber stretching, revealing significant structural changes in keratin alignment that improve textile performance.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal shampoo from plant extracts, finding it showed effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing agents like Malassezia species while providing protective and conditioning effects on hair cuticles, indicating its potential as a natural alternative for dandruff management.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a formulated polyherbal shampoo demonstrated effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing fungi, with smooth, intact hair cuticles after treatment, suggesting it may serve as a safe, natural alternative for managing dandruff.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that incorporating CTA2-BADG, a modified hair-rebonding compound, into damaged hair significantly improved surface morphology and tensile strength by using charge-conversion chemistry to enhance penetration into the hair shaft.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, utilizing a mixture of crushed sky fruit seeds and sodium salt for goat skin preservation led to a significant reduction in environmental impact, decreasing total dissolved solids by 59% and chloride content by 44%, while maintaining the physical quality of processed leather.
1 citations
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August 2017 in “Semiotica” This paper explores how the immunological responses of breast cancer patients are transformed into an economic process by commoditizing treatment-related needs, documenting this journey through an ethnographic study with a breast cancer charity.