research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp
Each group of hair follicles on the scalp shares one muscle that helps control hair movement.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research The Gross Morphology and Scanning Electron Microscopic Evaluation of the Skin Surface in Congenic Strains of Hairless Mice
Hairless mice lose hair by 3-4 weeks, develop thicker, folded skin, and show pigmentation differences.
research Expression of the Intermediate Filament Keratin Gene,K15,in the Basal Cell Layers of Epithelia and the Hair Follicle
K15 gene is mainly active in the basal layers of hair follicles and epithelia, aiding early skin cell development.
research Suitability of hair type for dermatophytes perforation and differential diagnosis of T. mentagrophytes from T. verrucosum
Human black hair is best for distinguishing between T. mentagrophytes and T. verrucosum.
research 689 Regional differences in scalp innervation: A pilot study of the healthy scalp
The back of the scalp has more nerve fibers than the front, which may explain why some people feel more sensitivity there.
research Histomorphological Study of Nail Changes in Various Dermatoses — An Understudied Entity in Dermatopathology
Examining nail biopsies is useful for diagnosing nail diseases.
research The substantial role of asymmetric hair follicle differentiation in determining hair shape with ethical/racial related diversity
Asymmetric hair follicle differentiation causes the unique shape of kinky hair.
research 660 Complex cellular flows shape feather follicle topology
Cell movements and forces shape feather growth in chicken skin.
research Lamellar ichthyosis, dwarfism, mental retardation, and hair shaft abnormalities
A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
research Care of the newborn with ichthyosis
Newborns with ichthyosis need specific care based on their skin type.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions
The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
research Synthesis of porcine pCLCA2 protein during late differentiation of keratinocytes of epidermis and hair follicle inner root sheath
pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
research Microtubule associated protein (MAP‐2) expression defines the companion layer of the anagen hair follicle and an analogous zone in the nail unit
MAP-2 is crucial for the structure of hair follicles and nails.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
research Alopecia Areata and Habit Tic Deformities
Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.
research The Skin POMC System (SPS): Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
research Histochemistry of the porcine pilosebaceous unit
Porcine and human pilosebaceous units are very similar.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Nail Alterations in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata
Nail changes are common in alopecia areata and can indicate its severity.
research Ichthyoses
Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research Hair fragility (trichorrhexis nodosa) in alopecic Pomeranian dogs
Trichography is important for diagnosing hair fragility in Pomeranian dogs with hair cycle issues.
research Madarosis, milphosis, eyelash trichomegaly, and dermatochalasis
The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
research Canine pododermatitis: A retrospective study of 300 cases
Most dogs with paw inflammation had chronic issues, often due to allergies, and certain breeds were more affected.
research Ornithine decarboxylase transgenic mice as a model for human atrichia with papular lesions
ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
research Reviewer #4 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently.
research Dermoscopy in hair disorders
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.
research Morphological analysis of patchy thickening and reddish discoloration of active hair growth areas in the skin of New Zealand White rabbits
Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
research Hair follicle epithelial stem cells contribute to interfollicular epidermis during homeostasis
Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health by moving to and supporting the skin's surface layers.
research Decision letter: Complementary evolution of coding and noncoding sequence underlies mammalian hairlessness
Hairless mammals evolved quickly in both gene and non-gene areas related to skin and hair.
research Tactile and hair-hair friction behavior of hair fibers
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.