July 2023 in “Drug testing and analysis (Print)” Homemade hair treatments can significantly lower drug levels in hair, possibly causing false-negative drug tests.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hirsutism greatly impacts women's mental well-being and finances.
51 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Bleaching damages hair, making it rougher and weaker.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” 18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
24 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Trends in biotechnology” Future hair products will use ecofriendly proteins and peptides to improve hair health and appearance.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “ACS omega” Grape seed oil improved hair quality the most, followed by rosehip and safflower seed oils, and reduced damage from shampoo.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Skin research and technology” Higher hair luminosity and shine mean higher perceived transparency.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” AMPD is a better and less damaging alternative to ammonium hydroxide for hair bleaching.
A natural hair dye from cuttlefish ink and chitosan effectively colors hair black without harmful chemicals.
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. extract can effectively dye hair yellow or dark brown with good wash durability.
Modern hair styling products don't repair hair but improve its surface and stability.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Small KP peptide improves hair without reducing agents, while larger proteins need them for better results.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
July 2007 in “Clinical Risk” The claimant sued for negligence after a hair treatment caused harm and distress, and the defendant responded after legal action started.
January 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Personalized hair care can help manage hair-focused repetitive behaviors.
81 citations
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December 2007 in “Acta materialia” AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.
68 citations
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
53 citations
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
42 citations
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February 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.
7 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Castor oil can cause severe hair matting.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.