Analysis of Lipids in the Medulla of Japanese Hair and Their Function

The hair is composed of the cuticle (the outermost surface), cortex (its major part), and medulla (in the hair center). The lipid content of the medulla of Caucasian hair is relatively higher than that of African-American hair. However, the types of lipids therein remain unidentified. The aim of the...

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Main Authors: Jun Ymazaki, Kazuhisa Maeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/2/27