research Moniletrix of the scalp from almost normal aspect to total alopecia: variable intrafamilial expressiveness
Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
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research Dermatological manifestations in patients with chronic kidney disease
Patients with chronic kidney disease often have various skin problems that affect their quality of life, but early treatment can help.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Hair dysplasias
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
research Management of definitive alopecia in African Americans
Effective management of alopecia in African Americans involves prevention, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory treatments.
research Trichorrhexis nodosa improving with oral minoxidil: a case report
Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Deficient Plakophilin-1 Expression Due to a Mutation in PKP1 Causes Ectodermal Dysplasia-Skin Fragility Syndrome in Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dogs
A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
research Ichthyosis linearis circumflexa with bamboo hair: challenges in the diagnosis and management
A 15-year-old boy's skin and hair condition worsened due to improper treatment, leading to severe health issues.
research Trichothiodystrophy and fragile hair: the distinction between diagnostic signs and diagnostic labels in childhood hair disease
Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
research Clinical, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Findings in a Case of Short Anagen Syndrome
The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
research Cyclic combing of untreated and bleached human hair: Analysis of the time‐dependent breakage of hair through recording the formation of fibre fragments
Friction causes hair breakage during combing, and fragment count predicts hair strength.
research Carbonylation of hair proteins: A robust biomarker of molecular and structural oxidative damage in hair fibres
Protein carbonylation is a sensitive marker for oxidative damage in hair, especially from light exposure.
research Therapeutic Androgen Receptor Ligands
Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
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.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Dissecting hair breakage in alopecia areata: the central role of dysregulated cysteine homeostasis
Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Hair shaft disorders
Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
research Efficacy and tolerability of oral bicalutamide in forty postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss: a retrospective study
Bicalutamide may improve hair growth in postmenopausal women with mild side effects.
research Sparse Brittle Hair and Bilateral Temporal Alopecia in a Child
A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.
research A new mutation in the type II hair cortex keratin hHb1 involved in the inherited hair disorder monilethrix
A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research α3β1-integrin regulates hair follicle but not interfollicular morphogenesis in adult epidermis
α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
research Power Boosting the Grafts in Hair Transplantation Surgery*
A new storage solution may increase hair transplant graft survival.
research Unruly hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Hair shaft disorders in children – An update
Diagnosing and managing children's hair shaft disorders is challenging but essential.
research White Piedra: An Uncommon Superficial Fungal Infection of Hair
White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
research Commentary on: Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients
Body hair is a safe and effective option for hair transplants when scalp hair is limited.
research Thermal Induced Changes in Cuticle and Cortex to Chemically Treated Hair
Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.