research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
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research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft among Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Structural abnormalities of the hair shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research An Update on The Paradigm Shift of Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine uses combined treatments to boost natural healing and improve health, especially for aging.
research Effects of ultraviolet B radiation on physicochemical properties of human hair shaft
UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
research Green fabrication of seedbed-like Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides–derived scaffolds accelerating full-thickness skin wound healing accompanied by hair follicle regeneration
Mushroom-based scaffolds help heal skin wounds and regrow hair.
research Control of Human Hair Growth by Neurotrophins: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Inhibits Hair Shaft Elongation, Induces Catagen, and Stimulates Follicular Transforming Growth Factor β2 Expression
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
research The effect of a 1550 nm fractional erbium-glass laser in female pattern hair loss
Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
research Trichoscopy (hair and scalp videodermoscopy) in the healthy female. Method standardization and norms for measurable parameters
Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
research Androgenetic alopecia, trichotrophic substances, and histologic studies of the human scalp
Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
research Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial
Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy (Trichoscopy)
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.
research Nonablative radiofrequency for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: An open‐label study
Nonablative radiofrequency therapy improves hair density, thickness, and growth rate.
research Skin and hair on-a-chip: in vitro skin models versus ex vivo tissue maintenance with dynamic perfusion
The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
research Estrogen Receptor α, but not Estrogen Receptor β, is Involved in the Regulation of the Hair Follicle Cycling as well as the Thickness of Epidermis in Male Mice
Estrogen receptor α controls hair growth cycles and skin thickness in male mice.
research Variation in human hair ultrastructure among three biogeographic populations
Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
research Preliminary results of the use of scalp microneedling in different types of alopecia
Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
research Strengthening the Skin with Topical Delivery of Keratinocyte Growth Factor-1 Using a Novel DNA Plasmid
Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
research Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia With Cimetidine
A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
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 Transgenic Kallikrein 14 Mice Display Major Hair Shaft Defects Associated with Desmoglein 3 and 4 Degradation, Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation, and IL-36 Signature
Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
research HGF/SF Increases Number of Skin Melanocytes but Does Not Alter Quality or Quantity of Follicular Melanogenesis
HGF/SF increases skin melanocytes but doesn't change melanin type or amount.
research Growth and viability of Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles during the annual hair follicle cycle
Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles show synchronized growth patterns with lowest activity in May.
research Inflammatory perifollicular fibrosis and alopecia
Inflammation around hair follicles leads to hair loss, and treatments should focus on reducing this inflammation and other factors for effectiveness.
research Hair diameter evaluation in different regions of the safe donor area in Asian populations
Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
research Hair diameter in systemic lupus erythematosus
People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.
research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.