32 citations
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February 2018 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” Cosmetic residues on individual hairs can be identified and differentiated using ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair reflects identity and history, while modifications signal social pressures.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
January 2025 in “Journal of Raman Spectroscopy” Polarized Raman spectra can reveal changes in hair keratin's protein structures.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” BECD helps straighten wavy hair by reducing undulation.
5 citations
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May 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” The DWLSM provides detailed imaging of hair shafts and follicles with high accuracy.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
34 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA can appear as patchy hair loss in younger men, not just the usual pattern.
7 citations
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August 2009 in “Applied Mathematics and Mechanics-English Edition” Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.
November 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products used for 4 weeks made hair smoother.
1 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Forestry Research” Mammalian hair scales change from smooth to wavy due to friction.
7 citations
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July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” C-tactile nerves are sensitive to hair movement.
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.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
19 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of biomedical optics” OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method using near-infrared light can effectively detect and analyze internal hair damage.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” CCCA is a common, scarring hair loss in Black women that needs early detection.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
August 2020 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” 6 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Cotton honeydew extract improves hair smoothness and reduces damage.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.