October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The aging population's demand for aesthetic medicine is increasing due to longer life expectancy and societal factors.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
Daily hair care may cause holes in hair fibers.
March 2020 in “Journal of Laser Applications” Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
January 2013 in “Wool textile journal” 22 citations
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January 1985 Water makes hair more flexible, especially the outer layer.
A new system for classifying curly hair types using precise measurements can improve hair care products and cultural inclusion.
August 2024 in “Steroids” The androgen receptor's shape-changing ability helps it function but can lead to cancer treatment resistance.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
8 citations
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January 1991 in “Soviet physics. Doklady” 15 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
91 citations
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.
2 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” Using 2% collagen in perms reduces hair damage while keeping curls.
4 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
69 citations
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Invasive treatments can improve hair growth, but effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
October 2024 in “Reumatizam” New treatments and understanding of skin lupus are emerging in 2024.
April 2015 in “Archives of disease in childhood” A chubby child can still be malnourished.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Many skin products get contaminated with bacteria, especially if they're in jars or previously opened.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Yarborough denied endorsing Derma Genesis and was mistakenly represented due to his office manager's error; also, over 30% of tested skin products were contaminated with bacteria.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
February 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Curved hair can develop when hair cells merge abnormally during growth.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Patients with a specific genetic variant have more severe alopecia areata and higher recurrence rates.
Type II spiral ganglion neurites avoid high concentrations of laminin and fibronectin.
January 2025 in “Journal of Raman Spectroscopy” Polarized Raman spectra can reveal changes in hair keratin's protein structures.