12 citations
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July 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
8 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Conditioners in hair dye reduce damage and improve combability.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Applied and Experimental Biology” Hemp shows promise for skincare and hair care due to its therapeutic properties, but standardization and clinical evidence are needed.
August 2023 in “Molecules and Cells” Hair can regrow after significant damage through a process similar to how it forms before birth, involving stem cells and various cell types and signals. This could be a new way to prevent scarring and promote hair growth.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.
January 2010 in “Guoji yaoxue yanjiu zazhi” Thallium poisoning is serious, affecting nerves and organs, and is treated by reducing absorption and removing it from the body.
January 1993 in “Claves de razón práctica” ROR2 is crucial for hair follicle stem cell maintenance and self-renewal.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle dermal cells can help repair damaged hair follicles.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” PMS nanoparticles improve damaged hair by protecting and restoring its surface and color.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell-derived exosomes can help repair ear damage and improve balance and hearing.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The TO-TF copolymer strengthens damaged hair effectively and sustainably.
25 citations
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February 2007 in “Forensic science international” Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
59 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
23 citations
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August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
14 citations
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February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” Transplanted hair follicle stem cells improved brain function and reduced damage after a stroke in rats.
7 citations
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February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Human hair follicle stem cells improve ovarian function in mice with damaged ovaries.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” Neurons from hair follicles can help repair damaged nerves.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Chemical stressors damage hair structure but the skin's outer layer protects living cells.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
6 citations
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November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser hair removal uses lasers to target and damage hair follicles to reduce hair growth.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Brazilian candle flame technique can damage hair by melting the cuticle and exposing the cortex.
December 2021 in “2021 International Conference on Electronic Information Technology and Smart Agriculture (ICEITSA)” Chemical dyes damage hair's internal structure more than perming, as shown by a special imaging technique.