March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The dermal sheath's contraction is crucial for hair follicle regression and stem cell relocation.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
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July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
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December 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test effectively screens for skilled surgical hair restoration assistants.
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
To prevent wool loss in sheep, provide balanced nutrition and reduce stress.
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October 1947 in “Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists” Mercuric acetate makes wool unshrinkable by changing its elastic properties.
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August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A homeopathic antidandruff shampoo caused severe hair matting in a girl.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Topical scalp treatments could potentially reduce hair extraction.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Using microscopes in hair transplants reduces follicle damage.
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Use hair-styling methods to hide thinning hair after surgery in women.
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March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” Wire brush snares are best for collecting Eurasian Lynx hair for DNA analysis.
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August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
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November 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Ergonomics can make hair restoration procedures more comfortable and efficient.
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January 1998 Frequent blow-drying causes cracks and breakage in hair cuticles.
November 2025 in “Nature Communications” Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” New shampoo with tyramine hydrochloride reduces hair loss by making a small muscle in the hair follicle contract.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and treat dissecting cellulitis early, preventing scarring.
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January 2005 in “Wear” Human hair and skin friction vary by ethnicity, hair type, and environmental conditions.
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May 1990 in “The EMBO Journal” Mice with extra sheep genes had hair that fell out and regrew in cycles.
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a new tool that can measure hair quantity and detect hair loss and growth.
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January 2020 The document describes a method for preparing hair for microscopy by embedding it in plastic, cutting it, and storing it cold before imaging.