March 2025 in “Advanced Science” Bioengineered hair germs using special hydrogels can help regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss.
17 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.
December 2022 in “Himi, himijn tehnologijn hùrèèlèngijn èrdèm šinžilgèènij bùtèèl” Hair products with copper and zinc enriched yeast made hair thicker and denser.
February 2025 in “Journal of Women & Aging” Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
11 citations
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December 2016 in “Frontiers in Psychology” Hair style affects perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness more than hair color does.
41 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology”
26 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The girl in "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" might have had alopecia areata, causing her lack of eyebrows and sparse eyelashes.
8 citations
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February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
7 citations
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January 1990
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
March 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Henna mixed with PPD can cause skin reactions, scarring, and a specific type of baldness, and needs more research to understand these effects.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Cutis” New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
July 2011 in “Microscopy and microanalysis” Human hair's structure makes it tough and resistant to breaking.
October 2018 in “Oncology Times” Hair is important for aging and cancer treatment, affecting emotions, culture, and health.
18 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology” Modified artificial hair with collagen improves tissue adhesion and is safe for long-term use.
21 citations
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December 2011 in “Chungara” Mummy hair's chemical composition may not accurately show ancient people's health due to environmental contamination.
11 citations
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Beau's lines and hair loss in a patient were linked to severe stress on the body.
15 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Using a hot iron on wet hair can cause dry, brittle hair with air bubbles inside.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Sea cucumber extract reduces hair loss and improves scalp health after dyeing.
8 citations
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June 1979 in “JAMA” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
October 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” A special gel with stem cells can create new hair follicles.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation”
43 citations
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August 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created early-stage hairs from mouse cells that grew into normal, pigmented hair when implanted into other mice.
161 citations
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
19 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
72 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
Women's hair treatments in ancient Mesopotamia involved amulets, while men's treatments used topical applications.