research The human hair follicle, a bistable organ?
Human hair follicles switch between active and resting phases unpredictably.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Alopecia areata susceptibility variant in MHC region impacts expressions of genes contributing to hair keratinization and is involved in hair loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Hair Restoration / Dow B. Stough /
Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
research Growth Inhibition and Transient Temperature Measurement of Laser-Irradiated Hair Fibers and Follicles
Laser treatment can inhibit hair growth and different hair colors reach different temperatures when lasered.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis caused by LIPH mutations: a case report
Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
research JAAD Grand Rounds quiz∗
The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
research ‘Corkscrews’ on the patchy alopecia of a girl
The girl's hair started regrowing after 6 weeks of treatment.
research Biochemical and trichological characterization of diffuse alopecia in women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
research Dermoscopy as an Auxiliary Tool in the Assessment of Malassezia Folliculitis: An Observational Study
Dermoscopy can effectively identify Malassezia folliculitis.
research Scanning electron microscopic features of the ovine interdigital sinus
The ovine interdigital sinus has a complex structure with three layers and various skin-like features.
research Structural changes in the trichocyte intermediate filaments accompanying the transition from the reduced to the oxidized form
Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
research Histological study of white rhinoceros integument
White rhinoceroses have a unique skin structure with thick epidermis and no hair or oil glands.
research Three-dimensional microanatomy of mechanoreceptors and their possible mechanism of sensory transduction.
Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
research Clinico-epidemiology of Keratosis Pilaris with Histopathologic and Dermoscopic Evaluation – A Cross-sectional Study in a Rural Tertiary Hospital
Keratosis pilaris significantly affects quality of life and shows specific skin changes.
research Corkscrew hairs
The woman has scurvy and needs more vitamin C.
research New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
research Differential Diagnosis of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Hair cosmetic alterations
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children
Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.
research A Nonrandomized study of trichoscopy patterns using nonpolarized (contact) and polarized (noncontact) dermatoscopy in hair and shaft disorders
Polarized dermoscopy is slightly better than nonpolarized for diagnosing hair disorders, with each method having its own strengths.
research Ultrasound Detection of Retained Hair Tracts in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ultrasound shows 80% of Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients have abnormal hair tracts that may worsen the condition.
research Breaking the cycle of hair breakage: pearls for the management of acquired trichorrhexis nodosa
Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
research Structural Abnormalities in the Hair of a Patient with a Novel Ribosomopathy
The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research HAIR | Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.
research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.