research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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research The cell membrane complex: Three related but different cellular cohesion components of mammalian hair fibers
The cell membrane complex in mammalian hair has three distinct types with different structures and chemical properties.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
research Partial Penile Amputation due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child Troubled With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis - A Rare Emergency
An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
research Hair growth‐promotion effects of different alternating current parameter settings are mediated by the activation of Wnt/β‐catenin and MAPK pathway
Certain electric currents can promote hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
research Localization of Zinc in a Dense Fiber-Connecting Piece Fraction of Rat Sperm Tails Analogous Chemically to Hair Keratin
Most zinc in rat sperm is in the tail, linked to structures similar to hair keratin.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hair-thread Tourniquet Syndrome, where hair or thread tightly wraps around a body part, is not rare and requires early detection to prevent serious damage.
research Effects of Potassium Channel Modulators on the Responses of Mammalian Slowly Adapting Mechanoreceptors
Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
research Two Calcium Sensor-Activated Kinases Function in Root Hair Growth
CIPK13 and CIPK18 genes are crucial for root hair growth in plants.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
research Role of human type II hair keratins in intermediate filament bundling in vitro
research Supplementary material from "Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair"
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
research A Regulatory Loop between β-Catenin and Extra-cellular Matrix Components during the Proliferative Phase of Cutaneous Wound Healing
ECM components regulate β-Catenin activity, affecting wound healing.
research Clitoral Hair Tourniquet: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair tourniquets on the clitoris are rare but can cause serious harm and should be removed quickly.
research Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair
Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
research Relationships between hair-follicle afferent terminations and glutamic acid decar☐ylase-containing boutons in the cat's spinal cord
Hair-follicle nerves in cats' spinal cords can be inhibited by GABA-related connections.
research Influence of Myosin Regulatory Light Chain and Myosin Light Chain Kinase on the Physiological Function of Inner Ear Hair Cells
NM2 and RLC phosphorylation are essential for normal inner ear hair cell function.
research Facilitation of facial prosthesis placement with tattoo markers: A clinical report
Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
research Fabricating the multibranch carboxyl-modified cellulose for hemorrhage control
Multibranch carboxyl-modified cellulose is a safe and effective material for stopping bleeding.
research Factors associated with traction alopecia in women living in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.
research Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications
Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
research De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research In vitro 3D organotypic hair follicle-model for high-throughput substance testing
The 5050 MHA42MCS45 hydrogel blend is suitable for repairing load-bearing soft tissues.
research Keratin Gel as Conduit Filler for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration on a Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury Model
Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
research Crusted plaques of the scalp after deep brain stimulation surgery
A 77-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease and androgenic alopecia developed crusted plaques on his scalp following deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. The surgical procedure included making two frontal scalp incisions for burr hole drilling and lead implantation, with subcutaneous tunneling of extension wires under the scalp and behind the ears to the chest for connection to a pulse generator.
research Culture of pyramidal neural precursors, neural stem cells, and fibroblasts on various biomaterials
Different materials affect the growth of brain cells and fibroblasts, with matrigel being best for brain cell growth.
research Autonomous In Situ Biointerfacing Platform for Real-Time Electrophysiological Monitoring and Advanced Wound Management
The TLMG hydrogel improves wound healing and monitoring with strong adhesion and conductivity.
research Celsr1 and Celsr2 exhibit distinct adhesive interactions and contributions to planar cell polarity
Celsr1 is crucial for skin cell alignment, while Celsr2 has little effect on this process.
research Use of an Alternating Inflatable Head Pad inPatients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
An alternating inflatable head pad reduced pressure ulcers and hair loss in heart surgery patients.
research Use of hair pores to determine the orientation of collagen fibers in skin
A new method using hair pores can help align skin grafts better, improving results.