May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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January 2017 in “Sub-cellular biochemistry/Subcellular biochemistry”
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair casts may be a useful clue for diagnosing hair loss during the resting phase of hair growth.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
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January 1990 40 citations
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February 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Gel D shows promise as a natural hair care solution for traction alopecia.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
Human hair follicle stem cells can be enriched by sticking to type IV collagen.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
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November 2013 in “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education” Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Ceramide helps protect African–American hair from breakage.
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October 2004 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Holes in mature hair are likely caused by the removal of substances during hair care.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
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January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Hair growth drugs and epidermal growth factor do not change the calcium binding site gradient in hair follicles.
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January 1988 in “Feminist studies” 296 citations
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October 2018 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable way to measure long-term stress in animals.
January 1980 in “中国科学A辑(英文版)” The protein structures in the hair and tendon were preserved, but their molecular arrangements changed.
December 2021 in “Journal of natural fibers” The conclusion is that new methods for isolating hair cuticle cells and removing the cuticle layer are effective and convenient.
January 2026 in “Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research” Pequi and buriti oils improve curly hair's gloss and strength.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” μ-Crystallin may help hair growth by affecting thyroid hormone levels in mouse hair follicles.
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January 1994 Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.
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January 1983 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new method helps identify and classify different types of hair casts.
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
September 1989 in “PubMed” The method allows detailed observation of hair tissue structures.