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Schematical illustration of the PCE. (A) At room temperature, the crystalline structure renders a high modulus, which allows the PCE to effectively penetrate hair to contact with the scalp. (B) Upon contact with the scalp, the body temperature causes the crystalline part to melt, softening the PCE, increasing the contact area, and making it self-adhesive to the scalp.
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