research Uncombable hair syndrome: A case presentation
Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair
Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research ‘Plica neuropathica’: Matting of Hair
A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
research Biology of the wool follicle: an excursion into a unique tissue interaction system waiting to be re‐discovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research A discourse on human hair fibers and reflections on the conservation of drug molecules
Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
research Classification of the Female Hairline and Refined Hairline Correction Techniques for Asian Women
The new hairline classification and correction methods can improve the appearance of Asian women with wide or M-shaped foreheads.
research Association Between Scalp Laxity, Elasticity, and Glidability and Donor Strip Scar Width in Hair Transplantation and a New Elasticity Measuring Method
Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.
research Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition
Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
research Valproic Acid–induced Hair‐texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
research Why Do Not All Chemotherapy Patients Lose Their Hair? Answering an Intriguing Question
Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a Korean female adolescent
A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
research Analysis of Keratin-Associated Protein-7 (KRTAP7) protein structure and function in Indian dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)
All Indian dromedary camel breeds have the same KRTAP7 gene affecting hair quality.
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co- option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
research Mechanism of Action of Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate in Alleviating Wavy Hair Undulation
BECD helps straighten wavy hair by reducing undulation.
research Role of Lipids in Water Permeation of Different Curl Pattern Hair Types
Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
research Understanding breakage in curly hair
Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
research Quasi-Static Torsional Deformation of Single Hair Fibers: Application of a Modeling Approach and Results from Cosmetic Treatments.
The research found that twisting hair fibers can show changes in stiffness and damage, and help tell apart different hair treatments.
research Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
research Minority hair tax: pricing bias in haircare products
Coily/curly hair products cost more than straight hair products, highlighting a need for fair pricing.
research Acquired progressive kinking of hair affecting the scalp and eyelashes in an adult woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
research Human hair form. Morphology revealed by light and scanning electron microscopy and computer aided three-dimensional reconstruction.
Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
research Mechanical characterization of curly hair: Influence of the use of nonconventional hair straightening treatments
Formaldehyde damages curly hair more than glyoxylic acid.
research Improved Humidity-Resistant Hair Straightening Using a Cysteamine-Derived Amino Acid Compound
A cysteamine-derived compound helps hair stay straight in high humidity.
research Development and evaluation of hair mask formulations containing vegetable oils from Brazilian biodiversity for curly hair
Pequi and buriti oils improve curly hair's gloss and strength.
research "Curly" Wood and Tiger Tails
Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
research 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 tightly curled hair.
research A reciprocal lattice approach to assessing the luster of hair fibers, based on scattering by periodically deformed cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.