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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new automatic tool accurately measures hair thickness and is reliable.
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May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
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January 1985 Water makes hair more flexible, especially the outer layer.
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
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January 2025 in “Diagnostics” High-frequency ultrasonography helps diagnose and manage hair and nail disorders safely and effectively.
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Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
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January 2011 Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
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Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
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June 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
September 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes and pathways affect wool fiber thickness, improving wool quality.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The model predicts hair breakage based on key hair properties and helps product developers.
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