research Cryogelation of human hair keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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540-570 / 1000+ results research Hair structure anatomy and comparative anatomy1 1Dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. R. E. Rivett whose untimely death prevented his role in co-authorship.
Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
research Keratin Biomaterials Activate Schwann Cells via Integrin‐Mediated Signaling and Promote Regeneration of Large Peripheral Nerve Defects in a Rabbit Model
Keratin biomaterials from human hair help nerve regeneration by activating Schwann cells.
research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern–another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
research Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) forms part of the connective tissue of normal human hair follicles
A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research “Solitary fibrofolliculoma of the eyelid
A rare eyelid tumor was successfully diagnosed and removed, highlighting the need for careful examination.
research Macrofibril Formation
research Clinical, mechanistic, and therapeutic landscape of cutaneous fibrosis
New scientific advancements offer hope for better treatments for skin fibrosis.
research Nanoindentation of Hair Cortex and Medulla Regions
research Trichoscopic signs in systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative study with 109 patients and 305 healthy controls
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
research Adaptations in the structure and innervation of follicle‐sinus complexes to an aquatic environment as seen in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
research A Study of the Soluble Proteins of Normal and Pathologic Horny Tissues by a Modified Disc Electrophoresis Technic
Pathologic tissues have more soluble proteins than normal tissues.
research Keratins 1 and 10 or homologues as regular constituents of inner root sheath and cuticle cells in the human hair follicle.
Keratins K1 and K10 are found in the inner root sheath and cuticle of human hair follicles.
research The microanatomy of the distal arrector pili: possible role for α1β1 and α5β1 integrins in mediating cell‐cell adhesion and anchorage to the extracellular matrix
The arrector pili muscle attaches to the extracellular matrix using α5β1 integrin and connects muscle cells using α1β1 integrin.
research Immunoperoxidase anti-keratin staining of epidermal and pilar cysts
Epidermal cysts come from the skin, while pilar cysts come from hair follicles.
research Histopathological characterization of inflammatory interparietal involvement in frontal fibrosing alopecia
FFA and FAPD might be related or stages of the same disease.
research Trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata and their relation to disease activity, severity and clinical subtype in T urkish patients
Certain scalp patterns can indicate the severity and activity of hair loss in Turkish alopecia patients.
research A Hairy Paradox: Congenital Triangular Alopecia with a Central Hair Tuft
Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
research The Proteins of Normal and Aberrant Hair Keratins
Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
research 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 Viewpoint 4
Hidradenitis suppurativa may mainly affect vellus hair follicles, not terminal ones.
research Observation of cultured amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles by atomic force microscopy
Amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles are immature and likely don't transfer melanosomes to keratinocytes.
research Immunolocalization of typeIII collagen in normal and recovering traumatic skins of guinea pigs
Type III collagen increases in recovering guinea pig skin, aiding tissue stability.
research HtrA1L364P leads to cognitive dysfunction and vascular destruction through TGF‐β/Smad signaling pathway in CARASIL model mice
The HtrA1L364P mutation causes brain dysfunction and blood vessel damage.
research Unusual patterns of presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A clinical and trichoscopic analysis of 98 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.
research Malassezia Display a Hyphae-like “Spaghetti-and-Meatballs” Configuration in Keratotic Plugs
Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.
research Spiny keratoderma ‐ a demonstration of hair keratin and hair type keratinization
Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
research Hair Shaft Videodermoscopy in Netherton Syndrome
Trichoscopy can diagnose Netherton syndrome without pulling hairs.