264 citations
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue” August 1989 in “Proceedings ... annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America/Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America” The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
59 citations
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August 1981 in “PubMed” Trichilemmal keratinization is a unique process in hair follicles where the outer root sheath turns into keratin without a specific layer.
2 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 26 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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December 2024 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair proteins are complex and provide valuable genetic and biological information.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Biointerphases” The hair's outermost surface has multiple layers of lipids and proteins.
43 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Cell Science” Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
46 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Matted hair should not be judged as a sign of mental instability; proper diagnosis and gentle care are key.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The method effectively analyzes skin tissue changes, especially in the arrector pili muscle and nerve fibers with hair follicles.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the mechanics and physics of solids/Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids” The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Coily/curly hair products cost more than straight hair products, highlighting a need for fair pricing.
January 2025 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” Lipids play a key role in determining hair curvature.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Sub-cellular biochemistry/Subcellular biochemistry” 9 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
20 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Anatomy” The inner root sheath evolved to help hair grow safely through the skin in mammals.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.