Question 1

what is human hair made of?

Accepted Answer

Composition of hair: "  45.2 % carbon, 27.9% oxygen, 6.6% hydrogen, 15.1% nitrogen and 5.2a% sulphur"  See:  http://www.texascollaborative.org/hildasustaita/module%20files/topic3.htm

Question 2

what bugs or insects live in human hair?

Accepted Answer

Head lice: are bugs found in the hair.

Question 3

wig that made from human hair take how long to biodegrade?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Many variables on the lifespan of a human hair wig: quality of construction, how often worn, proper maintenance, additives like hair color. Thus, one can last from few weeks to several years.

Question 4

could human hair be used instead of dental floss?

Accepted Answer

Why ?: Floss is designed to clean your teeth better than human hair.

Question 5

what does hydrogen peroxide do to human hair?

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Typically very littl: The only thing is that it can lighten color treated hair if used regularly. Otherwise it basically acts as an antibacterial agent.

Question 6

can tapeworms exist on the human hair and scalp?

Accepted Answer

No: Tapeworms live in the intestines or they invade and form cysts in muscles or organs they do not live on the skin or scalp.

Question 7

please tell me, could human hair be used instead of dental floss?

Accepted Answer

Floss options.: I don't think it will be as effective as dental floss. You can try it if you want. It may well get stuck between your teeth and you will then have a bigger problem, especially if you don't have dental floss to remove it. Flosser substitute beware!

Question 8

what endocrine glands affect human hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Hair growth: There are many endocrine causes affecting hair growth - so many that it is hard to know where to start.
If it is OK with you, I would go online and simply look for "endocrine glands and hair loss".

Not every article will be the same but they will be close, particularly if you look for comments from University Medical Faculty.

Question 9

can you tell me if i don't have any dental floss handy, can human hair be used instead?

Accepted Answer

Use floss: There's a pharmacy less than 5 minutes from your home. And in this way you'll have floss to use on a daily basis to keep your teeth healthy.

Question 10

can i wear hair replacement/wig (human hair)  attached with tape (without any use of hair products) during gallbladder surgery ?
thank you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be able to, yes.  Your hair will most likely be covered with a surgical cap during the surgery regardless.

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