A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant is a fast and effective hair restoration method that provides immediate cosmetic benefits and good results in over 90% of cases, but requires proper care to avoid complications.
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February 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
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December 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Caucasians have the highest hair density, followed by Hispanics, with the lowest in individuals of African descent.
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
December 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” Non-ablative Er:YAG-laser treatment helps improve life quality for menopausal women with hair loss.
April 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with certain hair disorders may also have missing permanent teeth.
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
March 2015 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” A new method measures mouse hair loss using shades of gray.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
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October 2020 in “Animal Bioscience” Using cans with beans improves Rex rabbits' growth, meat quality, and hair follicle density.
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
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July 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP treatment for hair loss might improve how patients feel about their quality of life, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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August 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Short daily photoperiods improve cashmere production in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats.
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November 2003 in “PubMed” Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Chromatography B” The new method can measure sleep-related hormones in hair effectively and could help track long-term sleep patterns.
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October 2022 in “Cureus” Over half of the participants in a Saudi Arabian survey experienced hair loss after COVID-19, affecting women and younger people more, with a small percentage feeling a severe impact on their lives.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib 50 mg effectively promotes and sustains hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
Post-COVID-19 hair loss is not linked to vitamin D or quality of life but is linked to hair graying.
November 2019 in “Journal of Vertebrate Biology” QIA-64 software can measure straight wire lengths accurately but needs improvement for curved wires and width measurements.
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February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
May 2025 in “Protein & Cell”