September 2024 in “Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology” Astaxanthin may help protect hair cells from damage and prevent hair loss.
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January 1995 Melanin in black hair protects it from sun damage better than light-brown hair.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes help maize roots grow better under stress by reducing oxidative damage.
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Certain types of human hair might help ultraviolet rays reach and damage cells, possibly leading to melanoma.
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” A baby's toe was saved from serious damage by quickly removing a hair wrapped tightly around it.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Early diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in children are crucial to prevent permanent damage.
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December 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sh-Polypeptide 9 may be better than minoxidil for hair growth and protection against damage.
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November 2015 in “Turk Pediatri Arsivi-turkish Archives of Pediatrics” A preterm baby's toes were saved from damage by quickly removing a thread that was cutting off circulation.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
2 citations
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January 1968 in “PubMed” Sulfur-containing radioprotectors can protect hair from X-ray damage if given before exposure but worsen damage if given after.
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January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
October 2025 in “Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation” Hair-straightening products with glyoxylic acid can cause kidney damage.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can prevent damage from dissecting cellulitis after hair restoration surgery.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Herbal hair gels with natural ingredients can reduce dandruff and hair loss while repairing damage.
EGFR helps protect hair follicles from damage and scarring.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking EGFR can lead to hair loss due to inflammation and stem cell damage.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
December 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer grafts than the manual technique.
October 2004 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” A protein called FGF9 helps regenerate hair follicles in mice after skin damage, and increasing FGF9 could potentially help human hair growth.
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” PTHRP agonists can stimulate hair growth, especially in damaged follicles, while antagonists may initially increase growth but ultimately inhibit it.
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September 2021 in “Data in brief” Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
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January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Using natural sources as hair conditioners can help restore shine and softness to damaged hair.
February 2026 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Potassium monoester maleates can effectively repair damaged hair and improve haircare products.
February 2025 in “Biomimetics” The shampoo straightens hair while keeping it healthy and less damaged.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Swimming in pools with high copper can turn hair green, especially if hair is damaged.