research Relaxing/straightening of Afro‐ethnic hair: historical overview
Afro-ethnic hair can be straightened using chemical and heat methods.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Endothelium-derived relaxing factor and minoxidil: active mechanisms in hair growth
Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body process.
research Relating Hair Growth Theory and Experimental Evidence to Practical Hair Transplantation
Half follicular grafts are not effective for hair transplants.
research Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor and Minoxidil: Active Mechanisms in Hair Growth
Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body chemical.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research AKT answer relating to male pattern hair loss
research AKT question relating to male pattern hair loss
research Natural swing frequency of human hair - a novel method to quantify natural hair collective movements
Human hair movement is affected by its inner structure and chemical treatments.
research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
research Ceramide binding to African–American hair fibre correlates with resistance to hair breakage
Ceramide helps protect African–American hair from breakage.
research Visible characteristics and structural modifications relating to enlarged facial pores
Enlarged facial pores are denser, more contrasted, and linked to changes in skin structure and hair follicles.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing certain muscles might straighten curly hair.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Nipple area expansion in mice needs both pregnancy hormones and mechanical strain.
research Clinical Snippets
Ferulic acid helps stabilize vitamins C and E for better skin protection from the sun, certain compounds may promote hair growth, atopic dermatitis patients have lower skin defense molecules, older men are more likely to get a type of skin cancer, and a substance called relaxin may prevent age-related skin thickening.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing the Arrector Pili Muscle might make curly hair straighter.
research Factors associated with traction alopecia in women living in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
research Healthy Hair: What Is it?
Healthy hair is shiny, smooth, and has clean ends.
research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care
Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Functional complexity of hair follicle stem cell niche and therapeutic targeting of niche dysfunction for hair regeneration
Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Reply to: “The effect of intradermal botulinum toxin on androgenetic alopecia and its possible mechanism”
Botulinum toxin may help treat hair loss by relaxing scalp muscles, improving oxygen and blood flow.
research Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Botulinum toxin is not proven effective for treating hair loss.
research Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
research The Non-Cosmetic Dermatological Use of Botulinum Neurotoxin
Botulinum Neurotoxin-A can treat acne, oily skin, rosacea, hair loss, prevent scars, relieve nerve pain, reduce excessive sweating, and manage psoriasis, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Ten pearls every dermatologist should know about the appropriate use of relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research FORMULASI SEDIAAN KRIM PIJAT AROMATERAPI MINYAK ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) DENGAN BASIS KRIM SUSU
Rosemary essential oil can be used in a stable massage cream, with the oil to water ratio affecting its properties.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research Efficacy of type A botulinum toxin treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ultrasound combined with trichoscopy
Botulinum toxin treatment improves hair follicle width and length in androgenetic alopecia.
research Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research What factors play a role in unhealthy hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.