research Quantifying whole human hair scalp fibres of varying curl: A micro‐computed tomographic study
Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
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research Measuring changes in chemistry, composition, and molecular structure within hair fibers by infrared and Raman spectroscopic imaging
Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
research Advances in the Chemical Structure of the Hair Surface, Surface Forces and Interactions
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
research Qualitative investigation of fresh human scalp hair with full-field optical coherence tomography
Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
research A Raman spectroscopy investigation of the resilience of hair cuticular scales under uniaxial stress
Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
research Three‐dimensional imaging and analysis of the surface of hair fibres using scanning electron microscopy
The new 3D imaging method accurately measures hair surface details quickly.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Some Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research Wetting behavior of human hair fibers
Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
research A four generation hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia family: an allelic variant of Clouston syndrome?
The family has a unique form of ectodermal dysplasia similar to Clouston syndrome but with different hair and skin symptoms.
research Structural investigation on damaged hair keratin treated with α,β-unsaturated Michael acceptors used as repairing agents
Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
research Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre‐emergent hair to affect post‐emergent hair cuticle integrity
An unhealthy scalp can damage new hair, but using ZPT shampoo can improve hair health.
research Morphology and ultrastructure of antler velvet hair and body hair from red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
research Relationship among Natures of Scalp Skin, Hair Follicle and Hair Shaft in Young Females.
Hair treatments can damage hair by changing its chemical content.
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino-Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Ultrastructural Characteristics of Neonate Scalp Hair
Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
research Ultrastructural Localization of Hair Keratins in Human Scalp Hair Shafts as Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry.
Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
research Expression of novel keratin associated protein 5 genes in the cuticle layer of human hair follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research The surface and internal features of pubic hair: A comparative study with those of scalp hair
Pubic hair has a thicker, more protective outer layer than scalp hair, possibly due to evolution.
research Asian Hair: A Review of Structures, Properties, and Distinctive Disorders
Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Comparative Study for Hair Protection Effect of Hair Essence Prepared Using Human Hair Keratin
Keratin essence protects and improves damaged hair.
research Variation in human hair ultrastructure among three biogeographic populations
Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
research Observation of different HHK groups with SEM
Different human hair keratin types have unique structures that affect how they dissolve and can be used to create self-tendons.
research Why Mammal Body Hair Is an Evolutionary Enigma
The evolution of mammal body hair remains a mystery.
research Distribution and Localization of Hydrophobic and Ionic Chemical Groups at the Surface of Bleached Human Hair Fibers
Bleaching hair removes its protective top layer and exposes more hydrophilic groups, changing its chemical surface and affecting how it interacts with products.
research Novel D323G mutation of DSG 4 gene in a girl with localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis clinically overlapped with monilethrix
A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
research Scanning electron microscopy and morphometric analysis of the hair in dromedaries with SEM-EDX in relation to age
Dromedary camel hair structure and mineral content change with age.
research Trichological analysis on hair of German shepherd dog
German shepherd hair varies in color and pattern but is flat with a consistent internal structure.
research Repeatable Perming via Thiol–Michael Click Reaction: Using Amide Derived from Maleic Acid and Cystine
A new perming method is less damaging to hair and works as well as traditional methods.
research Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.