research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
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research Curly hair: measured differences and contributions to breakage
Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
research How different is human hair? A critical appraisal of the reported differences in global hair fibre characteristics and properties towards defining a more relevant framework for hair type classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research Examining polyquaternium polymers deposition on human excised hair fibers
Certain polymers can stick to hair and increase volume, working best at a pH of 7 to 9.
research Single hair fiber assessment techniques to discriminate between mineral oil and coconut oil effect on hair physical properties
Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Hair Loss
Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research A quantitative hair growth assessment in female androgenetic alopecia during one year, and its modulation by a topical 5?-reductase inhibitor
Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
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 The lack of significant changes in scalp hair follicle density with advancing age
Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
research Evaluation of a hot‐wire hair removal device compared to razor shaving
The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
research Human Hair: An Important Biological Matrix of Interest
Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
research Tissue engineering of human hair follicles using a biomimetic developmental approach
Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
research Squarticles as a Lipid Nanocarrier for Delivering Diphencyprone and Minoxidil to Hair Follicles and Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Geometric classification of scalp hair for valid drug testing, 6 more reliable than 8 hair curl groups
A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
research Structure of intermediate filament assembly in hair deduced from hydration studies using small-angle neutron scattering
Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
research Body-Hair Transplant for Cicatricial Alopecia
Body-hair transplant successfully improved scarred areas and frontal hair density without visible chest scarring.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research Perspectives and Challenges of Hair Analysis
Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
research Dose‐response of human follicles during laser‐based hair removal: Ex vivo photoepilation model with classification system embracing morphological and histological features
Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
research Mapping cell dynamics in human ex vivo hair follicles suggests pulling mechanism of hair growth
Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
research Hair Restoration
The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
research PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS "SCIENCE, INFORMATIN, SPIRIT" 2007, PP 28-35 ELECTRO PHOTONIC ANALYSIS OF HAIR AND NON HAIR FIBERS AND INVESTIGATION OF DIFFERENT HAIR TREATMENTS
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
research Advances in the Chemical Structure of the Hair Surface, Surface Forces and Interactions
Understanding hair surface properties is key for effective hair care products.
research Pharmacologic management of pattern hair loss
Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research The oral intake of specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides has a positive effect on hair thickness
Taking Bioactive Collagen Peptides increases hair thickness.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.