August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
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May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
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August 1980 in “Acs Symposium Series” Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” The patient with EEC syndrome had scarring alopecia due to deep folliculitis, possibly linked to abnormal hair structure.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” African hair's keratin structure is influenced by its higher lipid content.
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Premature infants have less elastic hair than full-term infants.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
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January 2017 Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
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June 2013 in “PubMed” The automated flat iron can permanently straighten hair without chemicals, especially at 154°C, and silicone improves the results.
August 2023 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Scalp texture changes during hair regrowth after chemotherapy.