Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access

Genetic testing of color types of human hair: To determine correlation overtime with hair problems such as brittleness or fading luster

4^th International Conference and Expo on Cosmetology & Trichology

June 22-24, 2015 Philadelphia, USA

Marc Siwek

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

Abstract :

A panel of 300 people will be monitored over time from three hair colors: blond, redhead, and brunette. Hair sample from each person will be taken over a three year span every week. The hair strands will be tested by a 3100 prism genetic analyzer to determine sequences common to each hair color yet different from each other. Each week the hair samples will be graded for brittleness and luster fading by experts in the field. After the three year study, using the panel results and the genetic sequence data, correlation studies will be done to verify which hair type is affected more over time with the 2 various hair problems. If there is a genetic basis for this, treatment of hair early in the person life could help prevent the person�??s proclivity for problems. In conclusion this data can be studied by chemo metrics to correlate the testing to a simple FTIR test to in seconds help proscribe a treatment for a subjects future hair concerns.