research Novel insights into hair structure and the effects of chemical stressors on hair and skin using label-free advanced light microscopy
Chemical stressors damage hair structure but the skin's outer layer protects living cells.
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780-810 / 1000+ resultsresearch The role of disulfide bond formation in the structural transition observed in the intermediate filaments of developing hair
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
research An ultrastructural study on corkscrew hairs and cigarette‐ash‐shaped hairs observed by dermoscopy of tinea capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers
Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
research A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair
The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
research Localized trichorrhexis nodosa
Localized trichorrhexis nodosa is a hair condition where hair becomes fragile and breaks easily due to damage.
research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
research Hair shedding in women
About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
research Hair-Hair Contact Dynamics and Interactions Studied with Atomic Force Microscopy
Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
research Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.
research A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Plica Neuropathica in 2 Hispanic Patients
Two Hispanic women developed Plica neuropathica, a condition causing tangled hair, possibly due to hair damage and various risk factors.
research Hair aging and hair disorders in elderly patients
Older people often experience changes and problems with their hair.
research Hair loss in the elderly
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.
research Hair casts (pseudonits)
The girl had harmless hair casts, not lice.
research Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl
A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
research 18-20 year old with no bald patches or hair thinning but concerns regarding hair loss - tried ketoconazole with no effect, how to manage?
Focus on general hair care and lifestyle changes.
research Biomechanics of chemically treated hair for continuous 1D strands
NaOH treatment improves hair strength and suitability for textiles.
research Secondary structure estimation and properties analysis of stretched Asian and Caucasian hair
Stretching damages Caucasian hair's structure more easily than Asian hair.
research Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease
Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research Spangled hair in siblings
Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
research Diseases that turn African hair silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
research Generalized Hair Casts Due to Traction
Hair casts can be treated with physical removal and special shampoos.
research Evaluation method of the degree of hair damage. (I). Measurement of tensile strength of human hair by "the multi-point tension test method".
The method accurately measures hair damage and strength, revealing effects of cosmetics and metal correlations.
research Silicon in hair loss: a preliminary SEM microanalysis study
The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Familial Uncombable Hair Syndrome: Ultrastructural Hair Study and Response to Biotin
Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.