research Trichothiodystrophy and fragile hair: the distinction between diagnostic signs and diagnostic labels in childhood hair disease
Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Transmission electron microscopy staining methods for the cortex of human hair: a modified osmium method and comparison with other stains
The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
research The toughening transition in hair keratin
The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
research A discrete transition zone between cuticle and cortex layers of a human hair fibre: changes observed in the presence of breast cancer
Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
research Development of a novel in vitro strategy to understand the impact of shaving on skin health: combining tape strip exfoliation and human skin equivalent technology
The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
research Measurement of hair growth
Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
research Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps diagnose and differentiate various hair and scalp conditions.
research 324 Superficial epidermal biomarkers distinguish human face transplant rejection from inflammatory skin diseases
research Analysis of alopecia areata surveys suggests a threshold for improved patient-reported outcomes
A SALT score of ≤ 20 indicates meaningful improvement in alopecia areata treatment.
research Answers for Self-Assessment examination of the American Academy of Dermatology
research All-trans retinoic acid induced the differentiation of amelanotic melanocytes of human hair follicle
All-trans retinoic acid helps amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles develop and produce pigment while reducing their growth.
research Additional methods for diagnosing alopecia and appraising their severity.
The document concludes that objective methods are important for diagnosing different types of alopecia and monitoring treatment, and standardizing these techniques is necessary.
research Comparative efficacy of topical anthralin and intralesional triamcinolone in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
research Topical tacalcitol ointment can be a good therapeutic choice in erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
research Trichoscopic findings of androgenetic alopecia and their association with disease severity
Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
research Association between serum melatonin and skin aging in an urban population of Mongolia
Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.
research Evaluation of SALT score severity in correlation with trichoscopic findings in alopecia areata: a study of 303 patients
Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
research Assessment of styling performance in hair gels and hair sprays by means of a new two-point stiffness test.
The new stiffness test works well for gels but not for sprays.
research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics
Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
research Colorimetry provides a rapid objective measurement of de novo hair growth rate in mice
Colorimetry can accurately measure hair growth rates in mice.
research Hair shedding in women: how much is too much?
The hair shedding scale accurately identifies abnormal hair shedding in women with long hair, with grades 5 and 6 indicating excessive shedding.
research Medium‐depth and deep chemical peels
Medium-depth peels are safer and effective for improving skin appearance compared to deep peels.
research 2020 Update on sunscreen compliance with American Academy of Dermatology recommendations
Most sunscreens meet safety standards, but tanning products often don't.
research Importance of dermoscopy in diagnosis of tinea capitis: An evidence-based case report
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
research Results of 60-second timed hair counts in women between the ages of 20–60 years
The 60-second timed hair count is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.
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 Trichoscopic Analysis of Healthy Indian Males for Standardization of the Measurable Parameters: An Observational, Cross-sectional Study
Standard reference values for hair analysis in healthy Indian males were established.
research 569 Hypoxic response of the expression of TGF-β2 and BMP4 in human dermal papilla cells
Low oxygen levels affect the behavior of certain proteins in human skin cells.
research Skin self-photography for dysplastic nevus monitoring is associated with a decrease in the number of biopsies at follow-up: A retrospective analytical study
Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
research The Three-Dimensional Human Skin Reconstruct Model: a Tool to Study Normal Skin and Melanoma Progression
3D skin models better mimic human skin and melanoma progression than older methods.