March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair to become progressively kinked.
38 citations
,
September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research aims to better understand hair follicle regulation and find new treatments for hair loss.
11 citations
,
January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
6 citations
,
June 1981 in “PubMed” Whisker hair in young people might predict severe future hair loss.
September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
13 citations
,
October 2008 in “PubMed” Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varying amino acid composition.
235 citations
,
July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
1 citations
,
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
71 citations
,
August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
27 citations
,
September 1988 in “PubMed” Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
65 citations
,
May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” 2 citations
,
March 1942 in “JAMA” 8 citations
,
October 2024 in “Developmental Cell” 38 citations
,
August 1973 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 6 citations
,
December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” CARB is a strong barrier in human hair that prevents dye penetration.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue”
5 citations
,
March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
26 citations
,
January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
January 2013 in “Wool textile journal”
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
November 2022 in “Bioengineering” The method can test hair growth products using a lab-made hair-like structure that responds to known treatments.
1 citations
,
December 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” The AI system HairComb accurately scores hair loss severity, matching dermatologist assessments.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” TSC2 is crucial for proper hair follicle development and patterning.
October 2001 in “Science news” Understanding hair growth and loss is complex, involving genetic and molecular factors.
5 citations
,
September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.