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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” A gentler, less damaging method for curling hair using tyrosine works well initially but fades after washing.
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
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Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.
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October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
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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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April 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
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