55 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
31 citations
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February 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Thai people's hair density decreases with age and varies by scalp area, but hair thickness stays the same regardless of age or scalp area.
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January 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” South Korean women with hair loss have lower hair density and thickness compared to healthy women.
40 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.
10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
January 2019 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Less stiff collagen promotes higher cell growth in hair follicles.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair structure and growth is key for diagnosing hair diseases accurately.
September 1989 in “PubMed” The method allows detailed observation of hair tissue structures.
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
January 2007 in “한국미용학회지” People with hair loss have smaller hair roots and less fat tissue.
December 1978 in “Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery” December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Traction alopecia reduces hair density and thickness; proper hair care can help prevent it.
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June 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found average numbers for different types of hair follicles in the scalp and observed differences between men and women, suggesting reasons for more common hair shedding in women.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Design Culture” The study confirmed that changes in hair structure in women with hair loss conditions matched what is taught in beauty college trichology courses.
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August 2009 in “Skin Research and Technology” OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
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October 1981 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
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February 1982 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Hair pluckability can help assess protein nutrition status.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Trichocyte filaments have a low-density core and may include proteins for hair structure.
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
12 citations
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February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
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January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Premature infants have less elastic hair than full-term infants.