research Omics for Precious Rare Biosamples: Characterization of Ancient Human Hair by a Proteomic Approach
The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
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research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co- option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
research Sugaring: An Ancient Method of Hair Removal
Sugaring is an old, affordable, and practical hair removal method.
research Hair Transplantation—From the “Ancient” 4 mm Plugs to the Latest Follicular Unit Excision Technique: 8 Decades of Painful Progress
research Design of a Multifunctional Biomaterial Inspired by Ancient Chinese Medicine for Hair Regeneration in Burned Skin
The new biomaterial inspired by ancient Chinese medicine effectively promotes hair growth and heals wounds in burned skin.
research Progress on Chinese medicine for hair loss based on ancient Chinesemedicine books
Traditional Chinese medicine may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
research High-resolution stable isotope profiles of modern elephant (Loxodonta africana) tusk dentin and tail hair from Kenya: Implications for identifying seasonal variability in climate, ecology, and diet in ancient proboscideans
Elephant tusks and hair reveal seasonal diet and climate changes.
research Ancient-modern concordance in Ayurvedic plants: some examples.
Modern science supports the use of some Ayurvedic plants for health, as ancient practices suggested.
research Herbal cosmetics in ancient India
Ancient India used herbal cosmetics for beauty, health, and well-being, with diverse natural formulations.
research Ancient Genomes Reveal the Evolutionary History and Origin of Cashmere-Producing Goats in China
Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
research Ancient botanicals and the skin: Defining dermatologic ethnophytoconvergence as a translational framework for pharmacognosy
Cross-cultural plant knowledge can improve skin treatments.
research Prospecting for Drugs in Ancient and Medieval European Texts: A Scientific Approach (review)
Ancient European texts may hold valuable medicinal knowledge useful today.
research The Ancient Remedies of Alopecia
Modern treatments for hair loss are more effective and less unpleasant than ancient remedies.
research Herbal Cosmetics and ancient Indian Medical Solutions: A Timeless Confluence of Beauty and Healing
Ayurvedic herbal remedies can effectively and safely enhance beauty by addressing underlying health imbalances.
research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Detection of cortisol, estradiol, and testosterone in archaeological human hair from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt
Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.
research Archeological hair in paleobiological research
Ancient South American mummies' hair shows high sulfur, calcium, and potassium levels.
research A Preliminary Assessment of Steroid Reproductive Hormones in Archaeological Human Hair Utilizing a Modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technique
Steroid hormones can be preserved in ancient hair, revealing insights into past health and fertility.
research ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CONTEMPORARY HUMAN HAIR COMPOSITION AND MORPHOLOGY
Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
research 707Chapter H Appendix – Treatments for Women’s Hair
Women's hair treatments in ancient Mesopotamia involved amulets, while men's treatments used topical applications.
research Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery has greatly improved since ancient times.
research Herding Practices in the Keriya Valley (Xinjiang, China) During the Bronze and Iron Ages Using Stable Isotopic Analysis of Animal Hair
Ancient herders in the Keriya Valley fed their animals mainly C3 plants, with some C4 plant feeding possibly due to herd movement or seasonal changes.
research Hair loss
The document concludes that understanding hair loss and its psychological impact is crucial for physicians to provide effective counseling and treatment to patients.
research Against the Rules: Human Keratin K80
Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
research Evolution of Trichocyte Keratins
Hair keratins evolved from ancient proteins, diversifying through gene changes, crucial for forming claws and later hair in mammals.
research Strivilasa – An Ayurvedic Manuscript on Cosmetic Procedures of Females, Aphrodisiacs, Diseases and Medicines
The manuscript "Strīvilāsa" offers ancient Ayurvedic knowledge on women's health, beauty treatments, and reproductive care.
research Keshya drugs in Bhava Prakasha Nighantu: A Review
The review lists substances from an ancient text that are good for hair health.
research THE CHEMISTRY MECHANISM OF HAIR DYES
Permanent hair dyes use chemicals that react with hydrogen peroxide to create color.
research HX09 A cut above: the hair-raising history of transplantation
Hair transplantation has evolved significantly, becoming more effective and popular despite challenges.
research From flint razors to lasers: a timeline of hair removal methods
Electrolysis is the only FDA-recognized permanent hair removal method.