Open AccessScanning electron microscopy study of hair shaft damage secondary to cosmetic treatments of the hair
Author(s) -
Feroze Kaliyadan,
BB Gosai,
Walid Naief Al Melhim,
Kaberi Feroze,
Habib A. Qureshi,
S. S. Ibrahim,
Joel Kuruvilla
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.188035
Subject(s) - hair shaft , dyeing , scanning electron microscope , significant difference , medicine , hair disease , hair dyes , dentistry , dermatology , materials science , composite material , hair follicle
Cosmetic procedures for hair, such as bleaching, dyeing, and straightening, are commonly used around the world. It has been suggested that excessive use of such procedures can cause damage to the hair shaft. We aimed to assess hair shaft changes using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in female volunteers who frequently use hair treatment procedures such as bleaching, dyeing, or straightening.