research Worldwide diversity of hair curliness: a new method of assessment
A new method accurately classifies hair types, showing global hair diversity.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Structural analysis of human hair single fibres by scanning microbeam SAXS
Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
research The twisting tale of woolly hair: a trait with many causes
New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
research A Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device for All-Purpose Hair Graft Harvesting
The new hair graft device is faster, more efficient, and reduces damage to hair follicles.
research A Comprehensive Review of GWASs of Human Hair Traits
Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
research 2P546 Structural Analysis of Curly and Straight Human Hair Fibers by Scanning Microbeam SAXS(52. Bio-imaging,Poster Session,Abstract,Meeting Program of EABS & BSJ 2006)
Curly and straight hair differ in how their internal fibers are arranged.
research Curl secret in cells
Hair curliness is caused by the arrangement and length of two different cell types.
research Microscopic sex-based differentiation of human scalp hair among university students in Nigeria
Male and female scalp hair differ in size, density, length, curliness, pigmentation, and cuticle preservation.
research Human hair keratin network and curvature
Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
research An Analysis of Ultrastructure of the Hair of Children Treated With Valproic Acid
Valproic acid may cause temporary hair changes like loss or thinning in children.
research The biology and genetics of curly hair
Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
research Curly hair: measured differences and contributions to breakage
Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
research Woolly hair nevus
A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Human scalp hair: geometry, biochemistry, growth parameters and mechanical characteristics
A 6-group geometric classification of human scalp hair is more reliable and objective for testing than an 8-group system.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair: A Narrative Review of the Androgen‐Dependent Phenotype
APKH in young males may signal early hair loss and needs early attention.
research Investigating the internal structure of sheep wool hair fibre using new microscopic techniques
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
research Follicular unit extraction combined with fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy for post‐traumatic eyebrow scar with defects: A prospective and comparative study
Combining laser therapy with hair extraction improves eyebrow scar treatment.
research Admixture in Latin America: Geographic Structure, Phenotypic Diversity and Self-Perception of Ancestry Based on 7,342 Individuals
The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
research High-coverage genome of the Tyrolean Iceman reveals unusually high Anatolian farmer ancestry
The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
research A discourse on human hair fibers and reflections on the conservation of drug molecules
Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
research Association Between Scalp Laxity, Elasticity, and Glidability and Donor Strip Scar Width in Hair Transplantation and a New Elasticity Measuring Method
Higher scalp elasticity leads to wider scars after hair transplantation; a new method to measure elasticity may help predict scar size.
research Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition
Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
research Valproic Acid–induced Hair‐texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Why Do Not All Chemotherapy Patients Lose Their Hair? Answering an Intriguing Question
Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co- option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
research A genome-wide association scan in admixed Latin Americans identifies loci influencing facial and scalp hair features
Genetic factors influence hair traits like shape, color, and greying in Latin Americans.