September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” Glycylglycine makes hair softer by improving alignment and changing hair's internal properties.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
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January 2016 in “Forensic Science International” Thermal hair straightening changes drug levels in hair, affecting test results.
Mutations in keratin genes may link hair disorders to dental decay.
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May 1991 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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January 1988 in “Feminist studies”
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
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November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and skin are closely linked, and hair products can affect skin health.
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February 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Kesh Kanti Expert Oil promotes hair growth and protects hair health.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic clinics” Cultured hair follicles need careful handling and respond well to growth factors.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Hair casts are small structures on hair shafts with unknown causes.
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Coordinated gene activities are crucial for normal hair growth.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Coconut oil reduces hair damage and breakage more effectively than shampoos and conditioners.
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
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December 2015 in “European journal of cell biology” Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The molecular details of hair growth are not well understood.
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March 2010 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A young Caucasian girl had both woolly hair and alopecia areata, which is rare.
NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
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May 1995 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Healthy hair is crucial to avoid dryness, weakness, and breakage.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
April 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
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February 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.