research The biology and genetics of curly hair
Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch Rat hair follicle growth in vitro
Rat hair follicles grow longer in vitro, but certain factors can inhibit this growth.
research Human Hair Follicle and Epidermal Melanocytes Exhibit Striking Differences in Their Aging Profile which Involves Catalase
Hair follicle cells age faster and lose pigment due to less catalase, causing hair to turn gray.
research Studies on the biochemistry and morphology of freshly isolated and maintained rat hair follicles
Rat hair follicles can be kept alive in a lab for 7 days but then stop growing.
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Forearm hair density and risk of keratinocyte cancers in Australian adults
People with denser forearm hair have a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research MicroRNA-205 promotes hair regeneration by modulating mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells
MicroRNA-205 helps hair regrow by making hair follicle stem cells less stiff.
research PIEZO1-mediated calcium signaling reinforces mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells to promote quiescence
PIEZO1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, affecting hair growth.
research MicroRNA-205 promotes hair regeneration by modulating mechanical properties of hair follicle stem cells
MicroRNA-205 helps hair grow by changing the stiffness and contraction of hair follicle cells.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Live imaging of stem cell and progeny behaviour in physiological hair-follicle regeneration.
The conclusion is that the dermal papilla is crucial for hair follicle regrowth, and hair follicles undergo significant structural changes in addition to cell division during regeneration.
research Ruby laser-assisted hair removal: an ultrastructural evaluation of cutaneous damage
research Stable C and N isotope analysis of hair suggest undernourishment as a factor in the death of a mummified girl from late 19th century San Francisco, CA
The mummified girl likely died from undernourishment and illness.
research Biochemical and Ultrastructural Processing of [125I]Epidermal Growth Factor in Rat Epidermis and Hair Follicles: Accumulation of Nuclear Label
research Distribution of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors in Rat Tissues During Embryonic Skin Development, Hair Formation, and the Adult Hair Growth Cycle
research Abstract 2474: The mechanistic role of polyamines in DNA double-strand break repair
Polyamines help repair DNA breaks and may influence cancer development.
research Loss-of-function mutations of an inhibitory upstream ORF in the human hairless transcript cause Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
research An update of the pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia: What does the current evidence tell us?
The current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia involves immune, genetic, hormonal factors, and possibly environmental triggers, but more research is needed for effective treatments.
research The Alopecia Areata Severity and Morbidity Index (ASAMI) Study
Alopecia areata severity is influenced by factors like long disease duration, relapses, treatment response, and mental health, leading to the creation of a new severity measurement tool.
research Alopecia in association with severe seborrhoeic dermatitis following combination antiretroviral therapy for acute retroviral syndrome
A man with HIV developed skin and hair issues after starting HIV treatment, which improved with topical treatment.
research Skin manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS can cause excess hair growth, oily skin, hair loss, acne, and dark skin patches.
research Promotion of homology-directed DNA repair by polyamines
Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
research BIOTIN-RESPONSIVE ALOPECIA AND DEVELOPMENTAL REGRESSION
Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
research Alkaline ceramidase 1 is essential for mammalian skin homeostasis and regulating whole‐body energy expenditure
Alkaline ceramidase 1 is crucial for healthy skin and energy balance.
research De novo mutations in monilethrix
Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
research A novel monilethrix mutation in coil 2A of KRT86 causing autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
research Care for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Development and Prescribing Patterns of a Multidisciplinary Clinic
In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
research Subtle Trichilemmal Carcinoma of Neck Initially Misdiagnosed as Benign Cyst and Ultimately Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
research Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review
Congenital alopecia areata may be genetic, and topical corticosteroids often help regrow hair.
research PA31 Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review
Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
research Loose anagen syndrome in one identical twin girl.
A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.