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UrduSome animals can withstand frigid weather, thanks to the insulating properties of the hollow hairs that make up their coats. Little was known about the hairs, but researchers have now discovered that their inner structure changes with the seasons. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2024.
Tag: hair
UC Irvine-led researchers reveal new molecular mechanism for stimulating hair growth
Irvine, Calif., June 21, 2023 — The process by which aged, or senescent, pigment-making cells in the skin cause significant growth of hair inside skin moles, called nevi, has been identified by a research team led by the University of California, Irvine. The discovery may offer a road map for an entirely new generation of molecular therapies for androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss in both women and men.
New Study: Increase in Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplement Use Despite Risks
New research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that use of hair, skin, and nail supplements has nearly doubled in recent years. Of the 40,959 study participants, the supplement users were more often younger (20-39…
How University of Kentucky research team is proving human hair can be used to repair bridges, buildings
Did you know recycled human hair has many industry uses? As you might expect, beauty trends have fueled growth in the global hair business. But could those clippings — the ones often found on the floor of a hair salon — help repair dilapidated bridges and buildings across Kentucky and beyond? A research team in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky is leading the charge to answer that very question.
New ways to measure curls and kinks could make it easier to care for natural hair
Black women and others with curly or kinky hair encounter a confusing array of haircare options. Now, scientists are identifying hair properties that could help users pick the perfect product and achieve consistent results. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2023.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: How Humans Lost Their Body Hair
Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren’t. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind comparison of genetic codes from 62 animals is beginning to tell the story of how people—and other mammals—lost their locks.
MDCU’s Research on Low-Level Laser Therapy to End Hereditary Hair Loss with Promised Results in Six Months
A world-renowned hair loss expert from Chula has discovered that low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth. Guaranteed by a world-class award, this treatment for thinning hair and hair loss can deliver results in 24 weeks.
The AAD encourages FINA to allow swimming caps designed for voluminous curly and tightly coiled hair
On behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology, I encourage the International Swimming Federation to allow Olympic athletes to use swimming caps that are designed for the unique properties of voluminous curly and tightly coiled hair as well as cover and protect this hair type from damage.
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss the Use of Gorilla Glue as Hair Spray, Its Dangers
Rutgers toxicologists are available to discuss the dangers of applying ultra-strong adhesives on hair or skin, following a viral TikTok video about a woman who used Gorilla Glue instead of hair spray to style her hair. Diane Calello, executive and medical director…
Your hair knows what you eat and how much your haircut costs
University of Utah researchers find that stable isotopes in hair reveal a divergence in diet according to socioeconomic status (SES), with lower-SES areas displaying higher proportions of protein coming from cornfed animals. It’s a way, the authors write, to assess a community’s diet and their health risks.