147 citations
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September 2001 in “Computer graphics forum” This paper introduces a novel approach to simulate hair dynamics by modeling hair volume as a continuum, effectively treating interaction dynamics as fluid dynamics for realistic hair animation rendering.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study identifies key attributes—luminosity, structural integrity, and vitality—that define hair vibrancy, providing insights to guide the development of hair products that align with consumer expectations.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” In this study on Chinese Tan sheep, researchers discovered a variant of the KRTAP19-5 gene associated with decreased curvature of fine wool fibres, highlighting potential genetic markers for improving wool quality.
2 citations
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January 1990
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers developed non-invasive methods to monitor hair shaft, melanin, and collagen dynamics in C57BL/6 mice across different hair follicle cycle phases, supporting non-invasive research in hair loss treatment development.
52 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that thrombospondin-1 plays a critical role in hair follicle cycle regulation, with deficiency prolonging follicle growth and overexpression delaying it through antiangiogenic effects.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.
7 citations
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February 1985 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that wool fiber surfaces damaged in processing tended to have cellular debris adhering to them, while undamaged surfaces did not show this interaction.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
36 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study demonstrates that confocal laser scanning microscopy can effectively visualize the rapid diffusion and penetration pathway of a dye into the hair follicle in fresh human scalp skin.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ al-ʿulūm al-ṭabīʿiyyaẗ wa-al-ḥayātiyyaẗ wa-al-taṭbīqiyyaẗ” This study found that camel hair from Afif has suitable physical and chemical properties for textile production and its characteristics can be enhanced with chemical additives like acetic acid.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids/Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids” This study's simulations suggest that biomechanical factors, like follicle geometry and tissue stiffness, are likely significant in hair fiber protrusion, providing a framework for future experimental validation.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that oxidative treatment with peracetic acid dissociates some disulfide bonds in human hair fibers while maintaining the crystalline structure, suggesting different mechanisms stabilize different regions of intermediate filaments.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” This case report describes a young male patient with androgenetic alopecia who experienced significant hair growth improvement and no side effects after receiving single spin platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with topical minoxidil.
41 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” This study described seven male patients and six female carriers of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, highlighting distinct dermatological and ophthalmic markers including follicular hyperkeratosis and corneal dystrophy.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Scientific Data” This study used single-cell ATAC sequencing to map chromatin accessibility in developing mouse hair follicles, offering insights into the transcriptional regulation and epigenetic mechanisms underlying hair follicle development.
49 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that careful light microscopy using fluid-mounted hair improves detection of the pili annulati phenotype, which varies widely in expression and affects hair fragility.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that the cross-section trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair mass index with high reproducibility, suggesting potential clinical and research applications.
7 citations
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” This model study describes how interactions between hair keratin and various materials alter hair's physical and mechanical properties by affecting noncovalent bonds.
62 citations
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
23 citations
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October 2007 in “International journal of cancer” This study reports that hair from women with breast cancer showed a unique X-ray diffraction feature, potentially offering a non-invasive method for detecting the disease.
17 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that higher levels of the protein Flii were associated with enhanced hair follicle regeneration and longer hair fibers in a mouse model.
December 2000 in “日本組織細胞化学会総会プログラムおよび抄録集”
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review highlights the light microscopic features of various infectious and non-infectious hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” This study found that micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) was highly effective for analyzing the cross-sectional geometry of hair fibres, including the medulla in highly curled hair, but less effective than scanning electron microscopy for surface details.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
3 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” This study reports that daily topical application of a 0.05% tretinoin solution can eliminate the hair plugs and symptoms associated with trichostasis spinulosa.
24 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” This article discusses the discovery of the first known menstruating rodent, the spiny mouse, and proposes that a significant increase in progesterone during the luteal phase is a unique feature of menstruating species, but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2002 Hair shine can be measured by how it reflects laser light.