research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
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research Involvement of Transglutaminase 3 (TG3) in Hair Stiffness Changing with Age by Capture of Zinc
Hair becomes less stiff as we age because of a decrease in zinc, which is linked to lower levels of the protein TG3.
research The Impact of Perceived Stress, Happiness, and Religiosity on Political Orientation
Intrinsic religiosity is linked to a conservative political orientation.
research Psychological Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause and be caused by psychological issues.
research Investigation of oxidative stress in patients with alopecia areata and its relationship with disease severity, duration, recurrence and pattern
Oxidative stress may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research 851 The role of astrotactin2 in regulating mammalian skin polarity
Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
research P-18 THREE BODY PROBLEM PATIENT: EHLER DANLOS SYNDROME COMBINED WITH HYPOPHOSPHATASIA AND FATTY ACID OXIDATION DEFECT
Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
research The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
research Correlation between trichoscopic findings and disease severity in female-pattern hair loss
Trichoscopy is essential for early detection and monitoring of female-pattern hair loss.
research An unusual case of trichotillomania and trichophagia associated with authentic hair extension as seen in a young African-American female adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair from her weave to relieve anxiety.
research Is there a ‘gut–brain–skin axis’?
Probiotics may help reduce stress-related skin issues and improve hair growth.
research Stress and the skin: Significance of emotional factors in dermatology
Stress affects skin health and emotional well-being should be considered in skin disease treatment.
research Clinical Snippets
Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
research A case of trichotillomania presenting as a factitious ulcer
Thorough patient interviews are crucial to identify self-inflicted hair loss.
research Impact of acid straightener's pH value in the hair fiber properties
Lower pH straighteners change hair more but weaken it.
research Tricorrexis nudosa localizada por aplicación compulsiva de minoxidil
Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Mechanical Instability of Adherens Junctions Overrides Intrinsic Quiescence of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Weak cell junctions disrupt hair follicle stem cell rest.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research FEMALE CADAVER IN THE HAN TOMB NO. 1 X-RAY DIFFRACTION STUDIES ON TWO KINDS OF FIBROUS PROTEIN
The protein structures in the hair and tendon were preserved, but their molecular arrangements changed.
research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair
External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
research Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: a community-based study
Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
research Immune Privilege Collapse and Alopecia Development: Is Stress a Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research BIOMAGNETISM AS FACTOR IN RED BLOOD CELLS DEFORMATION
Biomagnetic forces can deform red blood cells.
research Follicle architecture and innervation of functionally distinct rat vibrissae
Rat vibrissae structure relates to their sensory function.
research Collecting Hair Samples for Hair Cortisol Analysis in African Americans
A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: Potential complication for clinical trials in female androgenetic alopecia?
CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
research Improved two‐dimensional electrophoretic mapping of Japanese human hair proteins; application to curved and straight Japanese human hairs; and protein identification by MALDI MS and MS/MS quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry
The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
research Diagnosis of Trichothiodystrophy in 2 Siblings
Two siblings were diagnosed with Trichothiodystrophy, identified by brittle hair and low sulfur content.
research Plica neuropathica causing traction alopecia
Cutting matted hair stopped further hair loss caused by homemade shampoo.