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.
June 2024 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.
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.
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January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
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June 1991 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Black and white Saluki dogs have a unique hair loss condition different from Doberman pinschers.
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
September 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider hair care practices when treating acne in adolescents of color.
August 2023 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Using chelants in hair dye reduces fiber damage by preventing harmful radicals.
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October 2023 in “PloS one” Cosmetic hair treatments can increase hair testosterone levels, while natural hair color does not affect it.
November 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRH in hair follicles can influence hair color by increasing melanin.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Archive” Hair coloring in 2026 requires precise science and safe techniques.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.
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August 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” We know a lot about mouse hair color, but not much about human hair color differences.
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October 1992 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” Some medications can change hair color, especially chloroquine and cancer treatments.
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January 1984 in “Nutrition reports international”
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March 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can reduce hair shedding, increase hair volume, and even change hair color in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Tazarotene gel is more effective for acne than tretinoin and works as well as adapalene.
March 2026 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” Herbal hair dyes are safer and eco-friendly compared to synthetic dyes.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
November 2025 in “Veterinary and Animal Science” Camel hair structure, not color, helps camels stay cool in the desert.