November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The pull test and wash test are cheap, easy methods to diagnose hair loss.
September 2021 in “Kazanskij medicinskij žurnal” Electrical and chemical skin stimulation can improve hair growth.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Stress can cause temporary hair loss, which usually gets better after the stress is gone.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HIF-1A may aid hair growth, Backhousia citriodora improves skin, autologous cells stabilize hair loss, infrared thermography assesses alopecia, and a new treatment preserves hair.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” UV treatment can damage hair, so protection is advised.
Blocking 11β-HSD1 reduces stress hormone damage in hair growth cells.
August 2018 in “Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products” Transfollicular drug delivery can improve medication absorption through hair follicles.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The inhibitor DPP can promote hair growth.
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March 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growing hair follicles have high mitochondrial activity and ROS in specific regions, aiding hair formation.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Male pattern baldness may be reversed by addressing scalp tension and improving blood flow.
5 citations
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September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
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December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
9 citations
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January 1981 Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
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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.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
May 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces”
September 2024 in “Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology” Astaxanthin may help protect hair cells from damage and prevent hair loss.
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January 2004 in “PubMed” Conditioners with PQ-10 soften the flat part of hair cuticles but harden the edges.
10 citations
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February 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Modified wheat protein in shampoo repairs and smooths damaged hair effectively.
February 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Combining microdermabrasion with steroid injections improves hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “PubMed” Glycylglycine makes hair softer by improving alignment and changing hair's internal properties.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Cosmetics” Broussonetia papyrifera extract helps hair growth by regulating specific proteins.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” Radiation increases cell death in hair follicles, but certain treatments can protect against this effect.