December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
December 2010 in “CRC Press eBooks” 20 citations
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October 1996 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” August 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Changing hairstyles can prevent hair loss caused by tension.
127 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice hair growth patterns get more complex with age and can change with events like pregnancy or injury.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
2 citations
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November 1996 in “PubMed” Most people have similar hair protein patterns, but a rare variant was found in two women.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
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.
14 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
61 citations
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February 1997 in “Differentiation” Hair differentiation starts earlier than thought, involving multiple type-II keratins.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
17 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” African hair is more fragile due to its unique shape and internal structure.
2 citations
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June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
15 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Using a hot iron on wet hair can cause dry, brittle hair with air bubbles inside.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
12 citations
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February 2011 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair properties vary with age and ethnic origin.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
September 2015 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Human hair movement is affected by its inner structure and chemical treatments.
August 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
Hair disorders are complex and varied, including hair loss, excessive growth, color, and shaft issues.
23 citations
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January 1981 Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
December 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
60 citations
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May 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine affects hair growth and health differently in men and women.
19 citations
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.