research Monilethrix in pattern distribution in siblings: Diagnosis by trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pathogenesis of pili annulati
Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
research Optical coherent tomography: promising in vivo measurement of hair shaft cross section
OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Quantifying whole human hair scalp fibres of varying curl: A micro‐computed tomographic study
Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
research Hard X-ray Microscopic Images of the Human Hair
High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
research Human hair follicle cells of outer root sheath maintain their genuine keratin expression in vitro
research J. Cosmet. Sci., 59, 263–289 (July/August 2008) Characterization of curved hair of Japanese women with reference to internal structures and amino acid composition
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varied amino acid composition.
research Synthesis and cross-linking in the structure and growth of hair keratins
The molecular details of hair growth are not well understood.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research [Translated article] Keys to the Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Disorders: Part II
Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
research In vivo formation steps of the hard α-keratin intermediate filament along a hair follicle: Evidence for structural polymorphism
Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
research Hair
Hair grows from living roots, is made of dead keratin, and goes through growth, rest, and shedding stages.
research Fractal geometry and topology abstracted from hair fibers
Hair fibers have fractal patterns with properties related to the golden mean, which may affect their functionality.
research P5 Assembly of hair keratins in thansfected cultured cells
research [Nevoid bundle hairs].
Naevoid bundle hair is an unusual hair growth pattern where multiple hairs fuse together.
research Bubble hair
Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research Corkscrew Hairs in Trichoscopy of Trichotillomania
Corkscrew hairs can help diagnose trichotillomania.
research Structure and functions of human hair keratin
research Ultrastructural Localization of Hair Keratins in Human Scalp Hair Shafts as Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry.
Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
research High-voltage Electron Microscopy and 3-D reconstruction of human hair fiber ultrastructure
The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair
External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
research From rare hypertrichosis to common alopecia: new pathways for hair regeneration
research A case of localized uncombable hair syndrome
A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
research When whorls collide: the development of hair patterns in frizzled 6 mutant mice
Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
research Update on detection, morphology and fragility in pili annulati in three kindreds
Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.