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August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers linked hair composition and mechanical properties to perceived hair quality, suggesting that hair quality may be genetically determined.
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study found that low-molecular-weight hyaluronate significantly improved the mechanical strength and elastic modulus of overbleached hair by enhancing hydrogen bond networks within keratin.
This study found that anti-keratin antibody from immunized cow milk increases the resistance of damaged hair to stretching and inhibits fracture from excessive brushing.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study characterized hair from a patient with a ribosomopathy and identified distinct differences, including reduced hair thickness and lipid content, compared to family members.