research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Pulling force deforms hair follicle root sheath nuclei and surrounding dermal collagen matrix differently at infundibulum, isthmus and suprabulbar regions
Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical & Structural Mechanical Parameters
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
research Mechanical anisotropy of hair affected by genetic diseases highlights structural information related to differential crosslinking in keratins
research Wool fiber curvature is correlated with abundance of K38 and specific keratin‐associated proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
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 Follicle architecture and innervation of functionally distinct rat vibrissae
Rat vibrissae structure relates to their sensory function.
research Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Physical and mechanical properties of the hair shaft: A review of measurement techniques to verify the efficacy of cosmetic products
Different techniques measure hair properties to ensure cosmetic products work.
research Sculpting with stiffness: rigidity as a regulator of morphogenesis
Tissue stiffness helps shape how organisms develop.
research Variation in the ovine trichohyalin gene and its association with wool curvature
Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
research The Aqualon SLT: A novel device for measuring hair stiffness and lubricity
The Aqualon SLT device measures hair stiffness and slipperiness to evaluate hair treatments.
research Direct evidence supporting the existence of a helical dislocation in protofilament packing in the intermediate filaments of oxidized trichocyte keratin
Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
research Orchestration of tissue‐scale mechanics and fate decisions by polarity signalling
Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
research An efficient method for isolation of hair papillae and follicle epithelium from human scalp specimens
A new method helps isolate key hair components to study hair growth and loss.
research MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION OF GROWTH IN THYROIDECTOMIZED RATS
Thyroid hormone treatments help thyroidectomized rats grow normally.
research Crystal Structure of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's crystal structure shows two different molecule shapes and nitrogen states.
research Hair-Bearing Flaps for Baldness
Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
research The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap
The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
research Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor Presenting as a Scrotal Mass in a Middle-Aged Male: An Uncommon Location
A rare benign tumor was found in a man's scrotum, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis.
research Virilism and Ectopic Expression of HSD17B5 in Mature Cystic Teratoma
A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
research What was your diagnosis?
The dog had a Sertoli cell tumor, which was successfully removed with surgery.
research 17α-Acetoxy-6-bromo-16β-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
research Natural swing frequency of human hair - a novel method to quantify natural hair collective movements
Human hair movement is affected by its inner structure and chemical treatments.
research "Curly" Wood and Tiger Tails
Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
research Changes in the mechanical properties of human hair under various conditions
Hair coloring and chlorine change hair strength differently.
research Study the Structure and Dynamics of Antifungal Agent Ketoconazole by CSA and Site-Specific Spin-Lattice Relaxation Time Measurements
Ketoconazole's structure and dynamics are linked, aiding antifungal drug development.
research Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair
Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
research Trichonodosis in a patient with straight hair
Mechanical trauma like towel drying can cause knotted hair even in straight hair.