Gray hair affects hair's movement and appearance, making it less bouncy and more wavy.
February 2026 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Silicone oil viscosity affects hair curling and damage during treatments.
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February 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” FPHL affects hair density and diameter, causing visible hair loss in older women.
October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
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January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Older people's hair cuticles get more easily damaged and lose protective oils, especially in their 40s and 50s.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
September 1972 in “大会学術講演梗概集. 構造系” The document explains common hair disorders and the basics of hair anatomy and life cycle.
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August 2019 in “Electronics and Communications in Japan” The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgens reduce THY1 in skin cells, leading to less fat, more fibrosis, and worse healing in males.
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
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August 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” Mitochondrial activity varies in cells before they stop growing, affecting their growth potential.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dopamine receptors in the brain influence itch-related scratching behavior.
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May 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different compounds move through artificial sebum at different rates, which can help choose the best ones for targeting hair follicles.
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September 2012 in “Biomacromolecules” Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
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July 2019 in “Microscopy Today” Microfluorometry effectively measures how much polymer coats and penetrates hair, useful for evaluating hair products.
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October 2022 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The new dressing speeds up burn healing by draining fluids better.
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March 1995 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Human sexuality involves complex mental processes unique to humans.
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December 1954 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Fluid loss through rat skin is minimal when inactive but increases with skin activity and hair growth.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Thermal protectants help reduce hair damage from heat styling.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Thermal protectants help reduce hair damage from heat styling.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
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June 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
January 2011 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” 18-MEA and SPDA can restore damaged hair's smoothness and reduce frizz.