research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research “Downy hair sign”—A clue to autoimmune disease in curly hair
Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.
research J. Cosmet. Sci., 59, 263–289 (July/August 2008) Characterization of curved hair of Japanese women with reference to internal structures and amino acid composition
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varied amino acid composition.
research Structural analysis of human hair single fibres by scanning microbeam SAXS
Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
research Eyelash Transplantation Using Leg Hair by Follicular Unit Extraction
Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.
research Technical Considerations for Follicular Unit Extraction in African-American Hair
FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
research Hair Transplantation to Restore Pubic Area
Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
research CosmeticPotential of a Structural Protein CopolymerBased on Silk, Elastin, and Keratin
SELP::KP improves hair strength, elasticity, and health, making it a promising hair cosmetic.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing the Arrector Pili Muscle might make curly hair straighter.
research Graft Assisted Donor Closure
Transplanting beard hair into a scalp wound after hair transplant surgery improves scar appearance and hair keeps its normal traits.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
research Metabolic study of androsta-1,4,6-triene-3,17-dione in horses using liquid chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry
The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
research Circle hairs are not rolled hairs
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing certain muscles might straighten curly hair.
research Curly : a new hair defect mutation in the SELH/bc mouse strain
The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.
research Development of a three‐point cantilever bending technique to study the mechanical properties of hair styling ingredients
The technique helps measure how hair styling ingredients affect hair's stiffness and flexibility.
research Prostaglandin D 2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Curling of Hair in Two Female Patients Taking Alitretinoin
Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
research Cosmetic aspects of cranial reconstruction
The article concludes that cranial reconstruction should aim for the best aesthetic result, using various techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Current Status of Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
research The psychology of hair loss and its implications for patient care
Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research The naked truth: Sphynx and Devon Rex cat breed mutations in KRT71
Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Androgenetic alopecia treated with topical minoxidil
Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
research WNT10A , dermatology and dentistry
Mutations in the WNT10A gene can cause skin, hair, teeth, and other disorders, and may also affect other areas like kidney and cancer, with potential for targeted treatments.