January 2005 in “Seibutsu Butsuri/Seibutsu butsuri” Chemical treatments damage hair more than UV exposure, making it thinner and less flexible.
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May 2019 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Diffusion in artificial sebum is mainly influenced by molecular size and is much faster than in skin lipids.
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October 2022 in “Development” Overactive Wnt5a disrupts hair follicle orientation in mice.
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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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Microneedling with betamethasone led to almost complete hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
April 1946 in “Archives of Dermatology” One child resisted treatment, while the other was successfully treated for scalp ringworm.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Wound tension after hair transplant surgery increases with strip size and is higher on the sides, affecting scarring.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded microemulsions can effectively enhance skin delivery for treating hair loss.
January 2011 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” 18-MEA and SPDA can restore damaged hair's smoothness and reduce frizz.
December 2023 in “Data in Brief” Curly hair's strength and flexibility vary with moisture and temperature.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
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January 2013 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
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February 1985 in “Textile Research Journal” Cellular debris sticks to damaged wool fibers and affects wool cleanliness.
September 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical treatments change hair surface properties, making it more hydrophilic and able to bind conditioners.
The patch speeds up wound healing by using electricity and heat.
February 2026 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Droplet microfluidics can precisely create microgels for advanced bioengineering uses.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Negative Pressure Wound Therapy speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell growth.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Researchers created a 3D hydrogel that mimics human hair follicles, which may help with hair loss treatments.
December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly move to the site of skin injury.
July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Wnt10b makes hair follicles bigger, but DKK1 can reverse this effect.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
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January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” The new hair straightening method keeps hair straight permanently by using specific creams and heat.
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September 2001 in “Computer graphics forum” The authors created a realistic and efficient method to simulate hair movement by combining fluid dynamics with individual hair strand behavior.
November 2024 in “Polymers for Advanced Technologies” The hydrogel effectively heals wounds and kills bacteria.
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