19 citations
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
10 citations
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January 2002 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” The cuticle significantly contributes to hair stiffness, making up about 60% of the total bending stress.
1 citations
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December 1972 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” Ethanol spreads well on hair at low humidity but less so at higher humidity due to water condensation.
January 2026 in “Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research” Pequi and buriti oils improve curly hair's gloss and strength.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” Longer time setting curls overnight leads to better curl retention.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
56 citations
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December 2011 in “The Plant Journal” AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
48 citations
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
26 citations
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
24 citations
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July 2015 in “Biogeosciences” A fungus is essential for forming and shaping hair ice on dead wood.
22 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” UV radiation and visible light can damage hair, but there are ways to protect it.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cell science” AGD1's PH domain is essential for its role in root hair growth and polarity.
11 citations
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July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
6 citations
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” A quick and simple method was created to identify minoxidil in hair-growth products using micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography.
4 citations
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April 1955 in “Textile Research Journal” The effectiveness of reducing agents on hair fibers depends on their electrode potentials.
3 citations
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February 1997 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that successful hair restoration surgery should consider facial proportions and balance, and requires surgical skill, artistic judgment, and realistic goals for a natural look.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
June 2026 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Hair beds in fluid show nonlinear response due to viscosity, inertia, and elasticity.
February 2026 in “Cureus” Two methods reliably measure scalp area and hair count.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” Argan, avocado, and coconut oils are absorbed into hair, improving hydration and protection.
3 citations
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September 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Balancing artistic design and precision improves hair transplant results.
November 2024 in “Journal of Microscopy” Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
January 2016 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” A 6-group geometric classification of human scalp hair is more reliable and objective for testing than an 8-group system.
107 citations
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October 2014 in “PeerJ” Hair's molecular structure is mostly consistent, but genetic differences affect lipid types, which could help diagnose diseases.
97 citations
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January 2005 in “Wear” Human hair and skin friction vary by ethnicity, hair type, and environmental conditions.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” Scientists made human hair magnetic by coating it with special nanoparticles.