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.
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research Patterns of Coverage
The article concludes that uniform density hair restoration is generally preferred for its natural look, but the best approach depends on the individual's characteristics and preferences.
research Investigating the internal structure of sheep wool hair fibre using new microscopic techniques
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
research Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation
Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
research Quantifying variation in human scalp hair fiber shape and pigmentation
African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
research Wool fiber curvature is correlated with abundance of K38 and specific keratin‐associated proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
research Physiological perspective of Hirsutism in Unani Medicine: An Overview and Update
No single treatment effectively cures hirsutism, and evidence for herbal remedies is weak.
research Spontaneous Super-Contraction of Animal Hair
Animal hair can curl tightly on its own, especially in foxes, due to changes in keratin.
research Prevalence and treatment approach of canine Demodicosis
Fluralaner effectively cures canine demodicosis in 28 days.
research Variation in the ovine trichohyalin gene and its association with wool curvature
Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
research Studying the efficacy of a new radical treatment for acne vulgaris using a surgical technique
A new surgical technique effectively cures acne in most patients.
research Getting ahead of tinea capitis
Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.
research Effects of Silicone Oil Viscosity on the Physical Structure and Damage Mechanisms of Hair during Permanent Wave Treatment
Silicone oil viscosity affects hair curling and damage during treatments.
research Adverse reaction to isotretinoin: alteration of the hair shaft structure
Isotretinoin can rarely cause hair to grow curly.
research Effects of KRTAP20-1 Gene Variation on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
research A homozygous missense variant in type I keratin KRT25 causes autosomal recessive woolly hair
A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Effect of CUX1 on the Proliferation of Hu Sheep Dermal Papilla Cells and on the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.
research Editor's Highlights — September 2024
New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.
research Case report: Exploring autosomal recessive woolly hair: genetic and scanning electron microscopic perspectives on a Japanese patient
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair
The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
research Alteration in Hair Texture Following Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata caused a boy's hair to regrow straight instead of curly, but the exact reason is unknown.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype with Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Action of Thioglycolic Acid and L-Cysteine to Disulfide Cross-Links in Hair Fibers during Permanent Waving Treatment
Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
research Use of body and beard donor hair in surgical treatment of androgenic alopecia
Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
research A study of normal eyelashes in Japanese individuals
Japanese females generally have longer, denser, and curlier eyelashes than males.
research Nonscarring hair loss disorders
Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Proper shaving techniques and treatments can help prevent and manage ingrown hairs and inflammation in people with curly hair.
research Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism of ovarian origin
Postmenopausal women with excess male hormones may have ovarian tumors, and surgery usually cures them.