13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
26 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids/Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids” The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
96 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
May 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” Current research is focused on understanding how to control hair growth.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 10 citations
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January 1971 in “The American midland naturalist” A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
1 citations
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December 1965 in “PubMed” 13 citations
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June 2014 in “Experimental Mechanics” January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” February 2010 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집” 1 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Circle hairs are harmless, spiral-shaped body hairs that don't need medical treatment.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair is important for social and sexual communication in humans.
20 citations
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July 1998 in “Archives of dermatology” September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” 67 citations
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July 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The model accurately simulates human hair growth and hair loss patterns.
1 citations
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January 2000 49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
109 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
27 citations
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September 1988 in “PubMed” Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Acervo Digital da Universidade Estadual Paulista (Universidade Estadual Paulista)” The shampoo effectively defines and models curls while reducing frizz and volume.
3 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products clean, protect, style, color, and change hair structure.
November 2025 in “Nature Communications” Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
April 2026 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair Botox makes hair look healthier and fuller.
November 2025 in “Advanced Science” The treatment using a special hydrogel shows promise for promoting hair growth.