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 Hair Shaft Abnormalities – Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research The RAIG Family Member, GPRC5D, Is Associated with Hard-Keratinized Structures
GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
research Identification of hair shaft progenitors that create a niche for hair pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research The nude gene and the skin
The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
research AN UPDATE OF HAIR SHAFT DISORDERS
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Hair keratin pattern in human hair follicles grown in vitro
Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
research Morphogenesis and maintenance of the 3D thymic medulla and prevention of nude skin phenotype require FoxN1 in pre- and post-natal K14 epithelium
FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
research Comparative study of male and female human hair: A microscopic analysis.
Male and female human hairs have different microscopic structures that can help in forensic analysis.
research Congenital hair loss disorders: Rare, but not too rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research Proteome Analysis of Human Hair Shaft
Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
research Breaking the cycle of hair breakage: pearls for the management of acquired trichorrhexis nodosa
Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Recessive Mutation in FAM83G Associated with Palmoplantar Keratoderma and Exuberant Scalp Hair
A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
research Regenerative Potential of Adipose Tissue–Derived Exosomes in Treating Hair Shaft Abnormalities: A Case Report
Exosome therapy improved hair growth and quality in a child with hair issues.
research Improvement in Hair Loss and Better Hair Quality with Vitamin Therapy in Monilethrix
Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
research Hair anatomy for the clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Deletion of the epidermis derived laminin γ1 chain leads to defects in the regulation of late hair morphogenesis
Deleting a specific protein in skin cells disrupts normal hair growth and development.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Coexisting trichorrhexis nodosa and pili annulati: a case report of hair shaft abnormalities in a syrian family
A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
research Sebaceous Gland, Hair Shaft, and Epidermal Barrier Abnormalities in Keratosis Pilaris with and without Filaggrin Deficiency
Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
research Keratin 17 modulates hair follicle cycling in a TNFα-dependent fashion
Keratin 17 is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating hair cycle transitions with TNFα.
research Self-Activated Electrical Stimulation for Effective Hair Regeneration via a Wearable Omnidirectional Pulse Generator
A wearable device using electric stimulation can significantly improve hair growth.
research The role of lipids in promoting hair growth through HIF-1 signaling pathway
Lipids may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth through the HIF-1 pathway.
research Hair aging and anti-aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
research A rare pediatric case of loose anagen hair syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
research Dysregulation of Grainyhead-like 3 expression causes widespread developmental defects
Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
research Effect of shampoo, conditioner and permanent waving on the molecular structure of human hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.