research Description of clinical aspects and microscopy of the hair shaft of a carrier of familial monilethrix
Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
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research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
research Human hair keratin network and curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research A rare hair loss in children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
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.
research Value of dermoscopy for the diagnosis of monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
research Hair Shaft Defect in a Teenage Girl: Trichoscopy Saves the Day!
Trichoscopy helped diagnose a teenage girl's hair loss as monilethrix.
research Monilethrix in pattern distribution in siblings: Diagnosis by trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Azimuthal Scattering from Elliptical Hair Fibers
Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
research Dermatoscopy of hair shaft disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Physical and mechanical properties of the hair shaft: A review of measurement techniques to verify the efficacy of cosmetic products
Different techniques measure hair properties to ensure cosmetic products work.
research Hair shaft abnormalities after chemotherapy and tamoxifen therapy in patients with breast cancer evaluated by optical coherence tomography
Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
research Structural abnormalities of the hair shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Optimal Management of Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Children
Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.
research Optical coherent tomography: promising in vivo measurement of hair shaft cross section
OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
research Hair diameter measurements for planning follicular unit extraction surgery (FUE): Is there a correlation between the micrometer caliper and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) findings?
The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.
research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair
Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.
research Evaluation and diagnosis of the hair loss patient
Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
research Differential diagnosis of hair loss in children. Differentialdiagnose des Haarausfalls bei Kindern
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Quantification of hair follicle parameters using computer image analysis: A comparison of androgenetic alopecia with normal scalp biopsies
Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.