research Biomedical versus cultural constructions of abnormality: The case of idiopathic hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
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research Human exposure to heavy metals over the last 100 years
People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
research Changing Destinies by Fighting Against Bad Luck
People still turn to witchcraft for help with modern problems despite technological advances.
research Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair
Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
research Immunopathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
research A non-invasive study of alopecia in Japanese macaques Macaca fuscata
About 20% of Japanese macaques had head alopecia, and stress and environment might cause hair loss.
research Weight loss regimens that control for carbohydrate quality or quantity: a review
Low-glycemic index diets are beneficial for weight loss and satiety, but more research is needed on long-term effects and individualized approaches are recommended.
research Cancer Treatments and Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Cancer treatments often cause hair loss, and more research is needed to prevent and treat it.
research Global Landscapes of Human Phenotypic Variation in Inherited Traits
Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
research Ultramicroscopic study on the hair of newly found 15th century mummy in Daejeon, Korea
The 15th-century Korean mummy's hair was well-preserved due to a protective lime-soil coating.
research Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of Animal Hair From 18th Century Burial Sites in Mazamet (Southwest France)
Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
research Epigenetic age estimation in saliva and in buccal cells
The model accurately predicts age from saliva and buccal cells for forensic use.
research Hydrobiome of Thermal Waters: Potential Use in Dermocosmetics
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
research Recent advances in Forensic DNA Phenotyping of appearance, ancestry and age
Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
research Hair After Death
research Loss of the Y Chromosome: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Age Inference, and Implications for Men’s Health
Loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to health issues like heart disease and cancer.
research Forensic skeletal and molecular anthropology face to face: Combining expertise for identification of human remains
Combining skeletal and molecular anthropology improves identifying human remains.
research Hair cortisol analysis: An update on methodological considerations and clinical applications
Hair cortisol analysis can help diagnose stress-related conditions but needs more refinement for widespread use.
research Hair Melanin and Hair Color
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility
PCOS affects fertility and is linked to obesity and menstrual irregularities; lifestyle changes are recommended for treatment.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
research Dietary Patterns and Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with Suspected PCOS
Long-term healthy eating lowers testosterone and improves health in women with suspected PCOS.
research The Trotter collection: A review of Mildred Trotter 's hair research and an update for studies of human variation
Hair traits vary widely and are not reliable indicators of ancestry.
research Microscopic Study concerning Hair Form of One Family in the Mixed Blood between European and Ponapean
Hair form in mixed-blood families varies due to hereditary twist-knots and pigment formation.
research Reconstructing temporal variation in great ape and other primate diets: A methodological framework for isotope analyses in hair
Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
research Investigating motivational factors of skin lightening phenomenon and related psychological and image-related disturbances
research Human Hair Studies. 1. General Considerations of Hair Individualization and Its Forensic Importance
research PSYCHOCUTANEOUS MEDICINE: PRESENT STATUS AND TRENDS OF INQUIRY
The current state and future directions of the field that studies the connection between the mind and skin are discussed.
research Research Relevant Conditions and Pathology in Nonhuman Primates
Nonhuman primates are valuable in research but their natural health variations can complicate study results.
research Kaleidoscope
Countries with stricter cultures had fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths, paranoia is linked to false memories, psychosocial intervention works as well with or without antipsychotic drugs for young people with psychosis, smartphones can detect changes in behavior indicating illness relapse, and recruitment agents show regional and gender biases.