January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Rice germ oil improves hair health, but adding ferulic acid offers limited benefits and may worsen chemically damaged hair.
May 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” Blue LED light improves hair treatments for Caucasian and Asian hair but not for African hair.
March 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Trichorrhexis nodosa is common hair breakage, often due to styling, and new treatments are being explored.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The treatment effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair by restoring natural lipids.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
February 2009 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Hair styling products can damage hair over time.
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.
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June 1998 in “Polymer” Permanent waving damages hair by disrupting its keratin structure.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Bleaching damages hair, making it rougher and weaker.
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October 2021 in “Trends in biotechnology” Future hair products will use ecofriendly proteins and peptides to improve hair health and appearance.
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January 2016 in “International journal of trichology” Children's hair is more elastic, but tensile strength is similar across different factors.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A homeopathic antidandruff shampoo caused severe hair matting in a girl.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” APA is a promising new compound for repairing damaged hair, outperforming Olaplex® in strength and elasticity.
February 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Proper training and scientific knowledge are crucial for safe and effective chemical hair procedures.
February 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Scientific knowledge is crucial for safe and effective chemical hair procedures.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
November 2023 in “BMC women's health” Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
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August 2020 in “Resources” Macroalgae compounds offer sustainable, effective benefits for cosmetics.
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
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January 2022 in “REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE” Nanoparticles can make cosmetics more effective but have challenges like cost and safety.
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata caused a boy's hair to regrow straight instead of curly, but the exact reason is unknown.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Miracle fruit seed oil significantly reduces hair breakage in women with damaged hair.