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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
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November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.