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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling can weaken hair in some AGA patients.
June 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” APA is a promising new compound for repairing damaged hair, outperforming Olaplex® in strength and elasticity.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
February 2022 in “Fibers” Scientists created a non-toxic, sugar-based hair product that can style hair without damage.
June 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAD enzymes play a key role in hair growth and structure.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The ammonia-free hair dye is safe and improves hair shine, color, moisture, porosity, and combability.
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May 2023 in “Veterinary Pathology” Understanding genetic variations in mice is crucial for studying skin, hair, or nail abnormalities.
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January 2026 in “JAMA Network Open” Asian women with breast cancer experience the highest rates of long-term hair loss and related distress after chemotherapy.
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December 2022 in “Pathogens” A stray cat with severe scabies recovered after 4 weeks of treatment.
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” Human hair's structure and properties were studied using advanced microscopes and mechanical tests.
January 2026 in “http://isrctn.com/” The supplement may improve hair growth and quality in women with mild to moderate hair loss.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” NMN supplements may improve hair quality and appearance in middle-aged women.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Blue LED light improves hair treatments for Caucasian and Asian hair but not for African hair.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Human hair shafts inhibit Gram-positive bacteria growth but not Gram-negative bacteria.
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February 2023 in “ACS omega” Grape seed oil improved hair quality the most, followed by rosehip and safflower seed oils, and reduced damage from shampoo.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.