research Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
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research Lentiginosis within plaques of linear atrophoderma of Moulin: a twin-spotting phenomenon?
The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
research Imaging sonographic findings of in a case of proliferating trichilemmal tumor of a finger: A case report
A rare finger tumor was imaged, showing a unique pattern not seen before.
research Description of clinical aspects and microscopy of the hair shaft of a carrier of familial monilethrix
Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
research Three-Dimensional Histological Structures of the Human Dermis
3D images of skin show collagen is evenly spread, but elastic fibers are fewer near hair follicles.
research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research Ultrastructural visualization of cross-linked protein features in epidermal appendages
Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
research Follicular red dots in areas with an anatomic colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo
Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
research Radially patterned morphogenesis of murine hair follicle placodes ensures robust epithelial budding
research Lamellar ichthyosis, dwarfism, mental retardation, and hair shaft abnormalities
A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
research Histological Structure of Si Chuan Rabbit Fur and Skin and in Different Procedures
Processing changes Sichuan rabbit skin structure by altering collagen fiber arrangement and porosity.
research Conformational differences in protein disulfide linkages between normal hair and hair from subjects with trichothiodystrophy: A quantitative analysis by Raman microspectroscopy
TTD hair is brittle due to fewer sulfur amino acids and unstable disulfide bonds.
research Trichoscopic findings of trichotillomania: new observations
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
research Investigating the origins of nanostructural variations in differential ethnic hair types using X‐ray scattering techniques
Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
research 5a Trichoepithelioma
Trichoepithelioma and desmoplastic trichoepithelioma have distinct features that can be identified using reflectance confocal microscopy.
research The developmental basis of fingerprint pattern formation and variation
Fingerprints form uniquely before birth due to specific genetic pathways and local signals.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Microscopic Hair Changes Associated with Hair Coloring, Hair Waving and Hair Ironing in Iranian Women
Hair coloring, waving, and ironing cause more hair damage than not using these treatments.
research Trichoscopic findings in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides: case report
Trichoscopy can help diagnose and decide when to biopsy folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
research Investigating the internal structure of sheep wool hair fibre using new microscopic techniques
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
research Architecture of Reconstructed Epidermis on Collagen Lattices Varies according to the Method Used: A Comparative Study
The method and source of keratinocytes affect the structure of reconstructed skin.
research ‘Follicular Swiss cheese’ pattern–another histopathologic clue to alopecia areata
The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
research Microstructure of Defective Mink Guard Hair
Defective mink guard hairs have split tips and missing cuticle cells, causing a metallic sheen.
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 Horn With Miliary Calcification in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A unique case of skin cancer showed unusual calcification, possibly linked to calcium-binding proteins.
research Flexural follicular lichen planus
Flexural follicular lichen planus is a rare skin condition affecting body folds.
research Trichoscopy features of trichotillomania
Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
research J. Cosmet. Sci., 59, 263–289 (July/August 2008) 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 varied amino acid composition.
research PROTOCOLOS DE TRATAMENTO PARA FIBRO EDEMA GELÓIDE UTILIZANDO A ASSOCIAÇÃO DE ULTRASSOM COM VACUOTERAPIA
Combining ultrasound and vacuum therapy effectively reduces cellulite and improves skin texture.
research Ayurvedic Hair Science: A Neglected Field in Need of Immediate Research Attention
Ayurvedic hair treatments need scientific research to validate their effectiveness.