research The human hair: from anatomy to physiology
The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
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research Over-expression of thymosin beta4 promotes abnormal tooth development and stimulation of hair growth
Too much thymosin beta4 causes weird teeth and more hair growth in mice.
research A case of localized uncombable hair syndrome
A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
research Hair thread tourniquet syndrome in a male infant: a rare surgical emergency
A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair
Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
research Braids or Pony-Tail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research Hair microscopy: an easy adjunct to diagnosis of systemic diseases in children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
research Structural interspecies variability of mammals' hairs
Mammal hairs have different internal structures.
research Vainas peripilares
The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
research Hair pull test: Evidence-based update and revision of guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research Regulation of human hair growth: hormones and neuropeptides
Hormones and neuropeptides affect hair growth, with androgens having opposite effects on beard and scalp hair.
research Preparing the hair follicle canal for hair shaft emergence
A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.
research Evaluation of hair structural abnormalities in children with different neurological diseases
Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
research Hair as a retrospective calendar of cortisol production—Increased cortisol incorporation into hair in the third trimester of pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Characterization of Hair Follicles in Hirosaki Hairless Rats with Deletion of Basic Hair Keratin Genes. Enlarged Medulla, Loss of Cuticle and Long Catagen
Hirosaki hairless rats have sparse, twisted hair due to missing hair keratin genes.
research Uncombable hair syndrome: Observations on response to biotin and occurrence in siblings with ectodermal dysplasia
Biotin improved hair growth and combability in one child with uncombable hair syndrome.
research Fine structure and immunocytochemistry of monotreme hairs, with emphasis on the inner root sheath and trichohyalin‐based cornification during hair evolution
Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
research HAIR AND HAIR CARE: AN OVERVIEW
Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
research Hox in hair growth and development
research 1 The regulatory biology of the human pilosebaceous unit
Scientists now better understand how human hair growth is controlled, including the roles of specific genes and proteins.
research Hairy Concerns: Use of Instructional/Informational Sheets for Assistance with Disorders of Hair
Instructional sheets can help patients manage hair disorders.
research Histomorphological features of the skin in neonate rabbits
Neonate rabbits have consistent skin layers and no sweat glands.
research Changes in Characteristics of Murine Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells Throughout Life
Mouse hair follicles age, causing more white hairs due to fewer pigment stem cells.
research Hair: more than just an appendage
A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
research Neurotrichosis: Hair‐shaft Abnormalities associated with Neurological Diseases
Hair-shaft abnormalities can indicate neurological disorders, some of which are treatable.
research Life of the B10 Mouse: A View from the Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells
Mice skin matures by day 200, leading to aging signs like curved hair follicles and white hairs due to changes in skin stem cells.
research Heterotypic cell contacts and basal lamina morphology during hair follicle development in the mouse: a light, scanning, and electron microscopic study at the site of tissue interaction
Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.
research Short anagen syndrome in a girl with curly dark hair and consanguineous parents
A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
research Monilethrix
A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.