research Human hair form. Morphology revealed by light and scanning electron microscopy and computer aided three-dimensional reconstruction.
Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
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690-720 / 1000+ resultsresearch Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Tufted hair folliculitis developing in a recalcitrant lesion of pemphigus vulgaris
Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
research Introduction—Human Hair, Skin, and Hair Care Products
The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
research Gray Hair: From Preventive to Treatment
Gray hair can potentially be managed or reversed with treatments that boost melanin production and address nutritional deficiencies.
research Effectiveness of blue LED in enhancing hair treatments: Analysis in different hair ethnicities
Blue LED light improves hair treatments for Caucasian and Asian hair but not for African hair.
research Oral Finasteride (5 mg and 2 mg) versus Topical Minoxidil 5% in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
research Facial Hair Transplantation
Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair
Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
research Hair and Aging.
Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
research Tyrosinase Depletion Prevents the Maturation of Melanosomes in the Mouse Hair Follicle
Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
research The Trotter collection: A review of Mildred Trotter 's hair research and an update for studies of human variation
Hair traits vary widely and are not reliable indicators of ancestry.
research The biology and genetics of curly hair
Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
research SKIN AND HAIR COSMETIC ISSUES IN WOMEN OF COLOR
A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
research A marine protein-based dietary supplement for subclinical hair thinning/loss: Results of a multisite, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
research Factors associated with premature hair graying in a young Indian population
Young Indians with premature graying often have lower levels of certain nutrients and unhealthy lifestyles.
research Development of the Hair & Scalp CARE questionnaire: Measuring the impact of hair and scalp issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations
Healthier hair and scalp improve mental wellbeing.
research “Hair is your crown and glory” – Black women’s experiences of living with alopecia and the role of social support
Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions.
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Bioactive Proteolytic Enzymes Chymotrypsin and Papain as Adjuvants to Laser Hair Removal: Reducing the Risk of Paradoxical Hypertrichosis in Women with Facial Hirsutism
Using enzymes with laser hair removal may reduce unwanted hair growth better than laser alone.
research Divergent progression pathways in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: Trichoscopic perspectives
Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview with Focus on the Genetics
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Parity-related variation in cortisol concentrations in hair during pregnancy and in the postpartum period: a prospective cohort study
First-time mothers had higher stress hormone levels in late pregnancy than mothers who had given birth before.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Desmoglein 4 is regulated by transcription factors implicated in hair shaft differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Metabolomic analysis of amino acids and lipids in human hair altered by dyeing, perming and bleaching
Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
research Botanical Extract–Infused Shampoo and Hair Tonic for Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia: A TREND ‐Compliant, Prospective Single‐Arm Preexperimental Study
Botanical extract shampoo and tonic improved hair loss in most participants.
research Assessment of Occipital Involvement Among a Large Population of Females with Pattern Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.
research Human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote tendon repair in a rabbit Achilles tendinopathy model
Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.