research pH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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research Hair and scalp dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Multiscale modelling of human hair
Human hair becomes weaker and stretches more easily at higher temperatures.
research Basic hair transplantation: 2007
Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
research A childhood case of trichotillomania associated with body dysmorphic disorder and stigmatization due to outstanding red hair
A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
research HAIR KERATINIZATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
research Proteopedia entry: Coiled‐coil structure of keratins
Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
research Water distribution in human hair microstructure elucidated by spin contrast variation small-angle neutron scattering
The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
research No-Shave Long Hair Follicular Unit Excision Using an All-Purpose Skin-Responsive Device
The new hair transplant technique is fast, effective, and satisfying for patients with different hair types.
research Effect of shampoo, conditioner and permanent waving on the molecular structure of human hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Clinical Findings, Response to Steroid Treatment, and Recurrence Rate in Alopecia Areata Patients with or without a Nonsynonymous Variant of Coiled-Coil Alpha-Helical Rod Protein 1
Patients with a specific genetic variant have more severe alopecia areata and higher recurrence rates.
research Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B deficiency due to a novel missense mutation in the coiled-coil domain
A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
research Trichoscopy features of trichotillomania
Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
research Dermoscopic features of lichen planopilaris in Northern Iran: a prospective observational study
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing lichen planopilaris and certain features may relate to disease duration, age, and gender.
research Acquired non-scarring vertex alopecia in three women revealing trichotillomania: Diagnostic accuracy of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
research Traumatic Alopecia (without Traction Alopecia)
Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
research use of dermoscope to differentiate Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris
A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.
research Trichoscopy in alopecia areata and trichotillomania
Trichoscopy can reliably distinguish between alopecia areata and trichotillomania.
research Consider Cultural Practices and Barriers to Care When Treating Alopecia Areata
Consider cultural practices and barriers for effective alopecia areata treatment.
research Structural Stability of Wild Type and Mutated α-Keratin Fragments: Molecular Dynamics and Free Energy Calculations
The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
research Simulation of scalp cooling by external devices for prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair syndrome: a series of eight patients in an Indian population
Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.
research Circle Hairs in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
research Contact cooling of the skin
Skin can be cooled quickly and safely during laser treatments to protect it without affecting deeper layers.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome of penis: A rare situation in boys with serious complications if not recognized
Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
research Sample preparation protocol for cross-sectional microscopy of hair fibers v1
The document describes a method for preparing hair for microscopy by embedding it in plastic, cutting it, and storing it cold before imaging.