August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Rosemary essential oil improved hair growth and thickness in UVB-exposed mice.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D can reduce skin inflammation caused by UV rays by enhancing cell "fitness" and skin repair.
62 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can help predict physical traits from crime scene DNA to identify suspects.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin research and technology” The 12-point scale is better for evaluating small changes in hair condition after using hair care products.
58 citations,
January 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
16 citations,
October 2015 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
8 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
195 citations,
January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
116 citations,
May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
52 citations,
August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
45 citations,
January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides may help with hair growth, skin moisturization, and protection against oxidative damage.
37 citations,
March 2012 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
27 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Treating scalp issues with anti-dandruff shampoo improves hair health.
21 citations,
October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Asian hair is stronger and more damage-resistant than Caucasian hair due to a thicker cuticle layer.
15 citations,
November 2018 in “Current radiopharmaceuticals” Melatonin can help prevent and treat skin damage caused by gamma rays.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
4 citations,
November 2017 in “PubMed” Miracle fruit seed oil significantly reduces hair breakage in women with damaged hair.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with frontal fibrosing alopecia use sunscreen more due to increased sun damage, not because sunscreen causes their condition.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.
June 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Onion and Aloe vera can help protect hair from damage caused by hair dyes.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
59 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
48 citations,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
47 citations,
January 2019 in “Nature communications” Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
23 citations,
August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
8 citations,
March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.