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Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research Salvage of postcranioplasty implant exposure using free tissue transfer
Free tissue transfer is highly effective for fixing exposed implants after skull surgery.
research A Reappraisal of Surgical Techniques and Efficacy in Forehead Rejuvenation
Forehead rejuvenation is key to facial rejuvenation, with various surgical techniques tailored to individual needs.
research Experimental Investigations on Hair Fibers as Diffusion Bridges and Opiates as Solutes in Solution
Hair can absorb and transfer opiates when soaked in water, with damaged hair absorbing more.
research Lifting the biofilm lid on the antibacterial and antibiofilm effects of sodium hypochlorite against Staphylococcus aureus in atopic dermatitis
Sodium hypochlorite can effectively prevent and remove Staphylococcus aureus biofilms in atopic dermatitis at high enough concentrations.
research LB1076 Using the frog embryonic epidermis as a model to study desmosome function during development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research USING THE FROG EPIDERMIS TO UNCOVER DESMOSOME FUNCTION AND REGULATION IN THE DEVELOPING EMBRYO
Desmosomes are crucial for skin and heart development, and JNK may help regulate them.
research Photodegradation of hair of different ethnicity after 1 year of exposure to natural weathering in Arizona
Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
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 Aesthetics and cosmetic surgery for darker skin types
The book provides a guide to cosmetic surgery for people with darker skin, covering various treatments and addressing their unique skin characteristics.
research Multiracial variations in anatomical location of the occipital artery and nerve complex: a key to avoiding injury prior to strip harvesting
Recognizing racial differences in anatomy helps make hair transplants safer.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
research Undead Blond Hair in the Victorian Imagination: The Hungarian Roots of Bram Stoker’s "The Secret of the Growing Gold"
Stoker's story changed a Hungarian folktale to reflect Victorian racial fears.
research Grim Commerce: Scalps, Bounties, and the Transformation of Trophy-Taking in the Early American Northeast, 1450-1770
Scalp-taking in early America helped unify white identity and shaped racial violence.
research Real-world experience quantifying access to JAK inhibitor care for alopecia areata patients: a patient-centered survey study
Access to JAK inhibitor therapy for alopecia areata patients is difficult, especially for racial minorities.
research Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in a multiracial population
Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
research Distinctive age distribution and hair loss pattern putatively highlighting uniqueness of Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia show a unique age and hair loss pattern, possibly due to racial differences.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
research Lasers in Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
research Analysis of androgenetic alopecia in Amerindian people (Mapuche) from southern Chile
Androgenetic alopecia is less common in Chilean Mapuche than Caucasians, but more common than Asians, with racial differences in prevalence and types.
research JAK Inhibitors in African American Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Case Series
JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.
research Frequency of an electrophoretic variant of hair alpha keratin in human populations.
The hair keratin variant is mostly found in Caucasians.
research Trichoscopy in Asian Patients
Asian patients show different trichoscopy features compared to Caucasians, like thicker hair and different alopecia signs.
research Patient-reported outcomes following various incision techniques in breast reconstruction: an observational cohort study in China
Endoscopic-assisted surgery leads to higher patient satisfaction in breast reconstruction.
research Orientation of Multi-Hair Follicles in Nonbald Men: Perpendicular Versus Parallel
Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
research Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in the Developing Countries of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East: A Review
Atopic dermatitis is common in developing countries, but many patients receive poor care due to inconsistent guidelines and lack of resources.
research Secondary Sexual Characteristics and Menses in Young Girls
African-American girls tend to start puberty earlier than white girls, possibly due to increased androgen production.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Exploring Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color: Focus on Dermoscopy
Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
research Unwanted hair.
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.