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April 2018 in “Nature Genetics” New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Basic drugs like amphetamine are absorbed more in darker hair than lighter hair.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
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September 2020 in “Metabolites” Hair color and length affect metabolite profiles in hair, so they should be considered in hair analysis.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” As Japanese males age, their hair darkens due to increased melanin, with males generally having darker hair than females.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” New methods may change hair color and shape from the root, revolutionizing hair styling.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Hair color is determined by melanin types and gene activity.
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January 2022 in “Electronic Imaging” A new method accurately captures and renders hair color for virtual reality and hair dye use.
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October 2013 in “BMJ” A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
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January 2004 in “Fashion business” Hair color affects how people perceive personality traits.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research Archive” Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
Accurate prediction of eye, hair, and skin color in Latin American populations requires region-specific models and ethical guidelines.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” Smoking and lighter hair color increase alopecia risk, especially in women and those over 25.
October 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Black hair in cats has higher cortisol levels than white hair.
February 2022 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” A new method accurately captures and renders hair color for real and synthetic images.
June 2021 in “Clinical neuropsychopharmacology and therapeutics” Valproic acid can cause hair color change in older men.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair color is important in many fields and is measured for various purposes.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The book "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" provides useful information on hair restoration techniques, though some methods discussed may cause scarring.
The book teaches how to diagnose hair loss, prepare patients, perform hair restoration surgeries, and discusses future techniques like hair follicle cloning.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This eco-friendly hair dye method improves hair health and color durability.
Exosome therapy successfully regrew and restored natural hair color in a man with stress-related hair loss.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.
Human hair color is determined by melanin types and genetic factors.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders is common in patients with skin of color, highlighting the need for better training and evaluation.
March 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” The book teaches how to perform hair restoration surgeries.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
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December 1966 in “Endocrinology” Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.