20th September 2007
Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of pigments and/or additives mixed during a heat process with a carrier resin. Masterbatches allow the processor to color raw polymer economically during the plastics manufacturing process. This article will discuss t...
13th September 2007
The hair cycling procedure parallels morphogenesis in that it involves multiple signalling events incorporating developmental pathways - the same reoccur during the different hair cycle stages. The hair cycle includes a complex remodelling and regeneratin...
01st July 2007
Acne, the most general of all skin disorders and the bane of almost every adolescent face, is caused due to various biological factors mostly related to the function of the sebaceous glands. But there are some myths joined with it. I am discussing it belo...
01st July 2007
An antiandrogen, or androgen antagonist, is some of a group of hormone receptor antagonist compounds that are able of preventing or inhibiting the biologic effects of androgens, male sex hormones, on normally responsive tissues in the body. Antiandrogens ...
18th June 2007
Ninety percent of hair loss cases in women can be attributed to hereditary thinning of hair. Thinning of hair in such cases starts in an early age (20-30) which can even lead to pattern baldness in women. However, hair loss in women is not always of that ...
07th June 2007
Hair diseases are common in both men and women. The problem is prevalent all over the world. There are several factors responsible for hair loss. The causes of hair loss diseases may vary from person to person.
The factors causing hair loss include ge...
04th June 2007
Traction alopecia is caused by chronic traction (pulling) on the hair follicle. Traction alopecia mostly occurs in African-American women and men who braid their hair too tightly. It is also common in other ethnic groups known for traditional hair styles ...
10th May 2007
Hair curling is quite fashionable among youth. With its use you can give a stylish look to your straight hair. Hair curling is also known as perming or permanent waving. It is done in hair saloons where chemicals are used to give a curly look to your hair...
10th May 2007
Hair braiding is an old method of maintaining hair used by women. There are many black hair braiding styles used in various countries. English braid, French braid, Dutch braid and fishtail styles are some of the hair braiding styles. These styles can be u...
10th May 2007
Coloring hair is very fashionable these days. You can easily see people of all age groups going for hair coloring. People are experimenting with all kinds of colors to look fashionable. It is no longer just natural black or golden people are going for, bu...
