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January 2026
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research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometric and Structural Mechanical Parameters
New methods can better classify curly hair types and lead to improved hair care products.
research Common Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
research A Systematic Review on the Lipid Composition of Human Hair
Lipids are crucial for healthy hair, protecting it from damage and breakage.
research Effect of Equilibrium pH on the Structure and Properties of Bleach-Damaged Human Hair Fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research Age-Induced Hair Greying: The Multiple Effects of Oxidative Stress
Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
research The Human Keratins: Biology And Pathology
Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
research Worldwide Diversity of Hair Curliness: A New Method of Assessment
A new method accurately classifies hair types, showing global hair diversity.
research Human Hair Keratin Network And Curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research Characteristic Features of Japanese Women's Hair With Aging and Hair Loss
Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
research Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins
Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research The Control of Hair Growth: An Overview
Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
research Isolation of Intermediate Filament Assemblies from Human Hair Follicles
Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.