14 citations
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
7 citations
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July 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata caused a boy's hair to regrow straight instead of curly, but the exact reason is unknown.
6 citations
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December 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 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.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More research is needed to create personalized treatments for seborrheic dermatitis in people with curly hair.
34 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care” Sex hormone treatments can increase muscle mass in older adults but have inconsistent effects on muscle function and may carry cardiovascular risks.
2 citations
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May 2004 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” Proper shaving techniques and treatments can help prevent and manage ingrown hairs and inflammation in people with curly hair.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
165 citations
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June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “BMJ Case Reports” Gefitinib can cause slower, finer, brittle, and curly scalp hair.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
9 citations
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August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Extracellular vesicles can help regenerate bones but need more research for safe clinical use.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Hair curliness is caused by the arrangement and length of two different cell types.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair oil is safe, stable, and good for hair and scalp health.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair oil is safe, stable, and good for hair and scalp health.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” F2 is the best herbal hair oil for reducing dandruff and hair fall while promoting hair growth.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Formulation F2 is the best for herbal hair care.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The polyherbal hair oil is safe, effective, and promotes hair growth while reducing dandruff and hair fall.