research Intrinsic curvature in wool fibres is determined by the relative length of orthocortical and paracortical cells
Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch Helical twist direction in the macrofibrils of keratin fibres is left handed
Keratin fibers in hair twist left-handed.
research The biology of hair shape
Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
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 De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research When whorls collide: the development of hair patterns in frizzled 6 mutant mice
Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
research Continuous Dynamics of The Hair Follicle: Spiral Model for Understanding Follicular Activity Throughout Life
The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.
research INTRODUCING THEORY LINKING GENESIS OF HAIR SHAFT BIPOLARITY WITH ARRECTOR PILI MUSCLE PROXIMAL ATTACHMENT
The document suggests that human hair has electrical charges because of a gap in nerve cell coverage that affects electromagnetic radiation.
research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
research dsRNA Released by Tissue Damage Activates TLR3 to Drive Skin Regeneration
Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
research Demodex mites
Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
research Alopecia Areata following Adalimumab
A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
research Elastic staining versus fluorescent and polarized microscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Differential expression of phospho‐S6 in hair follicle tumors: Evidence of mammalian target of rapamycin pathway activation
The mTOR pathway may be involved in the development of hair follicle tumors, with higher activity in malignant tumors.
research Primary Care of Adult Women
The document says that common skin conditions in adult women can be treated effectively, with acne being the most common and early-detected melanoma having a high survival rate.
research Pallister-Killian Syndrome
Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
research 7472 Estrogen Monotherapy for Testosterone Suppression in Gender Diverse Patients
Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.
research 7472 Estrogen Monotherapy for Testosterone Suppression in Gender Diverse Patients
Estrogen alone can lower testosterone in some transfeminine people.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Alopecia Areata: Hair and Nail Findings in a Patient Undergoing Talquetamab Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Talquetamab may cause hair loss and skin issues.
research 1431 Neutralizing α-toxin accelerates healing of Staphylococcus aureus-infected wounds in normal and diabetic mice
Blocking α-toxin helps heal Staphylococcus aureus-infected wounds faster in both normal and diabetic mice, with different effects on their immune responses.
research Structure of intermediate filament assembly in hair deduced from hydration studies using small-angle neutron scattering
Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
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 Hair—the most sophisticated biological composite material
Hair is a complex protein fiber with unique properties useful for developing hair products.
research Hair structure anatomy and comparative anatomy1 1Dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. R. E. Rivett whose untimely death prevented his role in co-authorship.
Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
research Proteopedia entry: Coiled‐coil structure of keratins
Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research 23 Studies of the Biochemical Basis of Kinky Hair Disease
research [Wooly hair syndrome. Clinical and microscopic study].
Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
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.