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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
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September 1988 in “PubMed” Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis can help identify animal species by their hair patterns and elements.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
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December 2001 in “PubMed” The conclusion is that substances can penetrate hair fibers through multiple pathways, including both the cell membrane complex and the non-keratinous parts.
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
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December 2024 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” A new laser-based microscope can clearly image biological structures without labels.
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September 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” USB videodermatoscopes are a practical and affordable alternative for diagnosing skin conditions.
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May 2012 in “Acta pharmaceutica sinica B” The study found unique microscopic features for hair or feather in five animal ingredients in Shenrongbian pill.
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July 2015 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Friedreich's ataxia causes thin, weak hair with surface damage and cavities.
October 2014 in “Microscopy” The method using ionic liquid improves observation of cell structures with less damage.
April 2026 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” The high-cost product with coconut oil and glycerol effectively restores severely damaged hair.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
August 2007 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
August 2000 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” The method successfully visualizes iodine in biological tissues.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Microscopic hair analysis is important in forensics but has limitations; new technologies are improving its accuracy.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
January 2023 in “Ethnobotany Research and Applications”
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August 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Different lasers and radiofrequency affect skin differently, important for dermatologists to choose the right treatment.
5 citations
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new method quickly detects hair changes from EGFR inhibitors using a microscope.
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December 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Radiotherapy is a good option when further surgery for skin cancer isn't preferred, but more research is needed to compare it with other methods.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” WHV infection does not affect woodchuck skin anatomy.
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April 2013 in “Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences” Hair coloring, waving, and ironing cause more hair damage than not using these treatments.
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June 2012 in “Revista de la Escuela de Medicina Legal” Microscopes are essential for telling apart human and animal hair in criminal investigations.
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April 2009 in “Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science” Microscopic hair analysis helps identify species and sometimes individuals in forensic science.
1 citations
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July 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be determined as the content is not available for analysis.
January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” Dermatophytosis is common in young, male Shirazi Persian cats, affecting ears, face, and abdomen.
January 2025 in “Science World Journal” Male and female scalp hair differ in size, density, length, curliness, pigmentation, and cuticle preservation.