Hydrophobic modifications make human hair less affected by water.
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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November 2020 in “In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal” Microfollicles can effectively model human hair follicles for research and testing.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
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June 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.
March 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Trichorrhexis nodosa is common hair breakage, often due to styling, and new treatments are being explored.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.