research The keratins and their disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
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research Investigation of the Morphologic and Scanned Electron Microscopic Properties of Wild Boar Bristles in the Balikesir Region
Wild boar bristles in Balıkesir vary in length and thickness but are unsuitable for species separation.
research Monilethrix in pattern distribution in siblings: Diagnosis by trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Malassezia Display a Hyphae-like “Spaghetti-and-Meatballs” Configuration in Keratotic Plugs
Malassezia fungi in healthy noses can form a "spaghetti-and-meatballs" structure.
research Effect of ethnicity and treatments on in situ tensile response and morphological changes of human hair characterized by atomic force microscopy
Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
research The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research Characterization of curved hair of Japanese women with reference to internal structures and amino acid composition.
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varying amino acid composition.
research Distinctive histopathologic findings in linear morphea (en coup de sabre) alopecia
The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
research Patchy hair loss over the leg: a case of primary follicular mucinosis
A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
research Gross morphology and ultrastructural characterization of the skin in Yuyi hairless mice(Mus musculus)
Yuyi hairless mice lose hair after birth, develop thick, loose skin with folds, and show disorganized skin structure as they age.
research BG02: Muir‐Torre syndrome: a case of unusual coexisting genetic mutations
The boy's genetic diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia helped improve management and counseling for him and his sister.
research Follicular dysplasia in two cows
Two cows had a rare hair disorder causing hair loss but were otherwise healthy.
research Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
research 251 Morphogenetic events in hair follicle heterotypic spheroids
The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
research CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE SEBACEOUS HAIR FOLLICLE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF NON-SCAR ALOPECIA
Thinner hair follicle structures are linked to non-scar alopecia.
research Regionalisation of the skin
Skin varies in thickness, color, and features due to complex genetic and cellular processes.
research Micro-mechanical approaches to characterize tip growth: Insights into Root Hair Elasto-Viscoplastic Properties
Root hair stiffness is mainly influenced by tip compression and turgor pressure.
research Analisis Morfologi Rambut Sebelum dan Sesudah Rebonding Menggunakan Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Rebonding damages hair cuticles, causing erosion and cracks.
research Unilateral heterochromia of scalp hair with adjacent hypomelanotic skin lesions
The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
research X-ray diffraction study of the nanostructural dynamics of fibrillar systems of hair tissue
Hair tissue can help monitor environmental and public health risks.
research LB1081 Three-dimensional imaging of tight junction-network across multiple layers of human epidermis by array tomography using backscattered electron-mode scanning electron microscopy
The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata
Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research Cicatrising Alopecias.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
research Acquired Localized Longitudinal Pachyonychia and Onychomatrical Tumors: A Comparative Study to Onychomatricomas (5 Cases) and Onychocytic Matricomas (4 Cases)
Larger nail cavity sizes suggest benign tumors, while smaller ones may need further biopsy to rule out cancer.
research The Microanatomy of Human Skin in Aging
Aging skin shows thinner layers, fewer hair follicles, and new biomarkers like increased space between cells and smaller sebaceous glands.
research Follicular porokeratosis: four new cases
Four new cases confirmed the unique features of follicular porokeratosis.
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 Tooth germ invagination from cell–cell interaction: Working hypothesis on mechanical instability
Tooth germ shape changes due to cell growth differences and mechanical interactions.