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Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research Action of Thioglycolic Acid and L-Cysteine to Disulfide Cross-Links in Hair Fibers during Permanent Waving Treatment
Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
research Chronic administration of minoxidil protects elastic fibers and stimulates their neosynthesis with improvement of the aorta mechanics in mice
Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
research Impact of substrate stiffness on dermal papilla aggregates in microgels
Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
research Can plant‐derived phytochemicals provide symptom relief for hair loss? A critical review
Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Protein-based functional hydrogel improves cutaneous nerve repair and diabetic wound healing
A protein-based hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds and repair nerves.
research On the correlation between the curvature of the human eyelash and its geometrical features
Eyelash curvature is linked to the thickness of the cuticle layer at the root.
research Inhalation therapy for repairing damaged elastin fibers and decelerating elastinolysis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Inhalation therapy may repair and protect elastin in the lungs of COPD patients.
research External lipid function in ethnic hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
research Effective high-throughput isolation of enriched platelets and circulating pro-angiogenic cells to accelerate skin-wound healing
Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
research A dynamically crosslinked, self-adapting, injectable gelatin–chondroitin sulfate hydrogel with antibacterial and antioxidant properties for treatment of deep and irregular wounds
The hydrogel effectively treats complex wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
research Assessment of hair and cashmere properties and their genetic background of several goat breeds in Southwest China
Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
research Structural analysis of human hair fibers under the ultra‐high voltage electron microscope
Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
research THBS4 promotes hair regeneration by inducing dermal mechanical niche adaptation
THBS4 helps hair grow by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research From a stem-cell–centered to a niche-centered view: the core role of collagen networks in hair loss and hair follicle miniaturization
Collagen networks play a key role in hair loss and follicle miniaturization.
research Progress and perspectives on hydrogel-assisted skin organoids
Hydrogel-based methods improve skin organoid development for medical and research applications.
research Three-dimensional bioprinted hydrogels for the management of diabetic wounds: A review
3D bioprinted hydrogels could improve diabetic wound healing but face challenges like limited blood supply and scalability.
research A Systematic Scoping Review and Conceptual Analysis of New-Onset Fibromyalgia Manifestations After Non-Hospitalized COVID-19: Empirics, Definitions, Methodologies, Pathophysiology, Mapping of Literature, and Knowledge Gaps
New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood, needing better definitions and studies.
research 3D bioprinting of prefabricated artificial skin with multicomponent hydrogel for skin and hair follicle regeneration
3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
research Development of novel wound dressing based on elastin-like recombinamers for skin regeneration
Elastin-like recombinamers show promise for better wound healing and skin regeneration.
research Rheological Properties and Composition Affecting the Skin Permeation of a Model of a Hydrophilic Drug in Lecithin Reverse Wormlike Micelles
IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
research Hair loss after covid 19 - case series
COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.
research MicroRNA-205 promotes hair regeneration by modulating mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells
MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
research Microgel emulsion loaded with recombinant oil body as a new drug delivery carrier to promote wound repair
OBEME effectively enhances wound healing and could be a promising carrier for skin treatments.
research Cryogelation of human hair keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
research TENSILE STRENGTH OF SCALP HAIR IN WOMEN WITH HAIR LOSS
Women with hair loss have weaker hair that breaks more easily.
research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Direct Observation of Hair Components Involved in Formation of Permanent Waves
Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.
research Microscopic high-resolution digital volumetric imaging of human hair fibers
DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
research A reciprocal lattice approach to assessing the luster of hair fibers, based on scattering by periodically deformed cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.