Human hair affects millimeter radiowaves due to its keratin content.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair wax stick is a safe and effective natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
17 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” African hair is more fragile due to its unique shape and internal structure.
10 citations
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January 1971 in “The American midland naturalist” A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
5 citations
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June 2013 in “Fashion business” Rosehip extract improves hair wave, thickness, and color vibrancy.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “The anatomical record” Most dogs have hair whorls on their chest and limbs, with shelter dogs and short-haired dogs having more chest whorls.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Acervo Digital da Universidade Estadual Paulista (Universidade Estadual Paulista)” The shampoo effectively defines and models curls while reducing frizz and volume.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes woolly hair and hair loss.
58 citations
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November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
12 citations
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February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
2 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Thioglycolic acid mainly affects the unordered areas in hair structure.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A person with Werner syndrome was initially thought to just have female pattern hair loss.
November 2017 in “Koubunshi rombunshuu/Kōbunshi ronbunshū” Hematin in shampoo helps repair and straighten damaged hair.
April 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” The study created a tool that mimics natural cell signals, which increased cell growth and could help with hair regeneration research.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Wigs help patients with hair loss feel more confident and improve their quality of life.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.
The document concludes that the new model realistically simulates male baldness and could be useful for medical purposes and entertainment.
July 2011 in “Microscopy and microanalysis” Human hair's structure makes it tough and resistant to breaking.
9 citations
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July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 31-year-old man's hair turned white suddenly, likely due to alopecia areata.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
55 citations
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November 2010 in “Development” Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Body Image” Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The model shows how heat damages hair, helping test hair care products.
September 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Young cancer survivors need better information on wigs and hair regrowth.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
65 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.