research In-Situ Tensile Testing of Hair Fibers in An Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM)
Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
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research Transgenic mice display hair loss and regrowth overexpressing mutant <i>Hr</i> gene
Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
research Hair cosmetics: An overview
Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
research In vivo transcriptional governance of hair follicle stem cells by canonical Wnt regulators
Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Hair cycle-specific expression of versican in human hair follicles
Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.
research The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial
Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
research Natural Bizbenzoquinoline Derivatives Protect Zebrafish Lateral Line Sensory Hair Cells from Aminoglycoside Toxicity
Some natural compounds can protect fish ear cells from damage by certain antibiotics without affecting the antibiotics' ability to fight infections.
research Nuclear Factor I-C Regulates TGF-β-dependent Hair Follicle Cycling*
Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
research Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Hair and Nail Genodermatoses
Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
research Green fabrication of seedbed-like Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides–derived scaffolds accelerating full-thickness skin wound healing accompanied by hair follicle regeneration
Mushroom-based scaffolds help heal skin wounds and regrow hair.
research Protective effects of human umbilical cord blood‑derived mesenchymal stem cells against dexamethasone‑induced apoptotic cell death in hair follicles
Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may prevent hair loss caused by certain medications.
research Relation between mineral composition of human hair and common illnesses
Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
research Effect of equilibrium pH on the structure and properties of bleach‐damaged human hair fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research Fabrication and characterization of epithelial scaffolds for hair follicle regeneration
Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
research Hair resistance to mechanical wear
Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
research Undead Blond Hair in the Victorian Imagination: The Hungarian Roots of Bram Stoker’s "The Secret of the Growing Gold"
Stoker's story changed a Hungarian folktale to reflect Victorian racial fears.
research A New Suture for Hair Transplantation
Poliglecaprone 25 is better than steel staples for hair transplant surgery, causing less discomfort and finer scars.
research Hair cosmetic ingredients from the symbiont bacteria Xylocarpus sp. fruit are based on antimicrobial and antifungal bacteria
Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
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 Perfectionism and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms among Men Seeking and Not Seeking Hair Transplant
Men seeking hair transplants show higher perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms.
research The Effect of Giving Black Rice Extract Ointment (Oryza Sativa L. Indica) on the Growth of Wistar Rat (Rattus Novergicus) Hair Follicles
Black rice extract ointment significantly promotes hair growth in Wistar rats.
research MiR-23b and miR-133 cotarget TGFβ2/NOTCH1 in dermal fibroblasts and affect hair follicle development in sheep
Two microRNAs affect hair follicle development in sheep by targeting specific genes.
research Assessment of anti-ageing effects of oral choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair, skin and nails: an open label, non-randomized interventional study
Taking choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid orally significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health without side effects.
research Medications and hair transplantation
Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.
research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Non-thermal plasma promotes hair growth by improving the inter-follicular macroenvironment
Non-thermal plasma helps hair grow by improving the area around hair follicles.
research Transient stimulation of TRPV4‐expressing keratinocytes promotes hair follicle regeneration in mice
Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
research Quantitative Analysis of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
The new method reliably identifies and measures different animal hair fibers in textiles.
research Identification of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.