research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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research Effect of Protein 'Hair Straightener" on Hair Shaft by Scanning Electron Microscopy
Protein hair straighteners damage the hair more than hair dyes.
research The lanceolate hair rat phenotype results from a missense mutation in a calcium coordinating site of the desmoglein 4 gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
research Hair Trace Elements in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Systematic Literature Review
Exposure to toxic elements like mercury and lead may be linked to autism, and a higher zinc to copper ratio might help protect against it.
research SRXRF elemental mapping and source analysis of Pb,Fe,Cu and Zn in human hair from an inhabitant in a lead-zinc mining area
Lead levels in hair increased due to environmental exposure, while iron, copper, and zinc levels stayed stable.
research Association of DNA damage with vitamin D and hair heavy metals of obese women
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
research A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anaemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance
Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.
research Cellular Senescence and Aging in Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
research Mandibulofacial dysostosis with alopecia results from ETAR gain-of-function mutations via allosteric effects on ligand binding
Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
research Dissolving microneedle array patches containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles of different pore sizes as a tunable sustained release platform
Dissolving microneedle patches can effectively deliver drugs over time.
research Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged ≤17 Years With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype
Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
research Multifunctional Zn doped hollow mesoporous silica/polycaprolactone electrospun membranes with enhanced hair follicle regeneration and antibacterial activity for wound healing
Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
research Scanning electron microscopes/silicon drift detector-energy dispersive spectroscopy: An analytical tool to identify waterborne microminerals pickup in human scalp hair cuticle due to water quality
The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
research A Rare Type of Radiation-Induced Alopecia: Proton-Induced Alopecia
A woman's hair grew back after treatment for a rare hair loss caused by proton therapy.
research ProjectH: a collaborative quantitative study of computer-mediated communication
DMG-Na may improve blood flow and help hair growth without side effects.
research Lack of a gonadal or adrenal androgenic mechanism for the hypertrichosis produced by diazoxide, phenytoin and minoxidil
These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
research Frequent downregulation of DMBT1 and galectin‐3 in epithelial skin cancer
DMBT1 and galectin-3 may help suppress epithelial skin cancer.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers
The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Element concentrations in serum, erythrocytes, hair and urine of alopecia patients
Alopecia patients had similar element levels to normal people, except for differences in copper and low selenium.
research Human exposure to heavy metals over the last 100 years
People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
research Microscopic high-resolution digital volumetric imaging of human hair fibers
DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
research Analysis of structural changes in permanent waved human hair using Raman spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Testosterone alters iron metabolism and stimulates red blood cell production independently of dihydrotestosterone
Testosterone boosts red blood cell production and changes iron metabolism without needing dihydrotestosterone.
research Supplementary Material for: Iron Deficiency and Nonscarring Alopecia in Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with hair loss may benefit from higher iron levels.
research Polyphenol-mediated biomimetic mineralization of sacrificial metal-organic framework nanoparticles for wound healing
New wound healing method using nanoparticles in a gel speeds up healing and reduces infection and inflammation.
research Iron and skin health: iron stimulates skin function
Normal iron levels are crucial for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
research Deletion of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research LOW IRON LEVELS
Low iron levels are not linked to hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Scanning electron microscopy and morphometric analysis of the hair in dromedaries with SEM-EDX in relation to age
Dromedary camel hair structure and mineral content change with age.