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.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” Hair greying is seen as a sign of aging; temporary fixes like hair dye are used, but a balanced diet and hair care can help manage it.
June 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 76-year-old man's grey hair turned back to its original color after radiotherapy.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” White hair has weaker tryptophan fluorescence than other unpigmented fibers, possibly due to UV exposure or unknown substances.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.
150 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
21 citations
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October 2007 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with hair loss regrew white hair after taking prednisolone.
Prussian Blue causes hair cuticles to detach, weakening the hair.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
February 2026 in “American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers)” Gray hair requires special coloring techniques and care to maintain quality and strength.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair dye can cause serious scalp issues, including skull erosion.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
4 citations
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September 1944 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Chemical treatments weaken hair's thermal stability and structure.
6 citations
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Swimming in pools with high copper can turn hair green, especially if hair is damaged.
January 2018 in “대한미용학회지” White hair is denser and more hydrophobic than black hair.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Hair dye can cause severe scalp burns and long-term health risks, so safety guidelines must be followed.
24 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sunlight exposure ages hair, making it brittle, stiff, and dry.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” June 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Preventing hair graying may be possible by managing oxidative stress and activating melanocyte stem cells.
5 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
October 2020 in “Ayurline: international journal of research in indian medicine” Poor quality hair products contribute to premature greying in children.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” The girl's regrown brown hair had less of certain pigments than her original black hair.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Effective treatments for premature hair graying still require significant research.
March 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman with severe hair loss regrew mostly white hair after treatment.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible hair color loss in children.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This eco-friendly hair dye method improves hair health and color durability.