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July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
The book provides a guide to cosmetic surgery for people with darker skin, covering various treatments and addressing their unique skin characteristics.
January 2006 in “Seibutsu Butsuri” Curly and straight hair differ in how their internal fibers are arranged.
1 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Hair structure worsens as tumors grow in mice.
25 citations,
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August 2024 in “Biophysics Reviews” Mammal hairs have different internal structures.
7 citations,
February 2014 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a method to identify and analyze cyclosporin compounds and their structures effectively.
193 citations,
August 1985 in “Endocrinology” Different animals have unique versions of the enzyme that changes testosterone into another hormone, which is important for creating effective treatments for prostate and hair loss conditions.
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.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
12 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Dermoscopy helps quickly identify hair breakage in people of African descent.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
8 citations,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “PeerJ” Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.
4 citations,
July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Curved human hair has different structures on its convex and concave sides.
13 citations,
November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
18 citations,
November 2010 in “Journal of morphology” Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
4 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
37 citations,
November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Black hair is fragile due to hair care practices, not structural differences.
36 citations,
March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
45 citations,
October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
104 citations,
January 2005 in “Climacteric” Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
5 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
191 citations,
November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.