research Editor's Highlights — September 2024
New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.
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research Cross-Sectional Study of Hairline Shape among the Idoma People of Benue State, Nigeria
Most Idoma people have a curved hairline due to genetics.
research The substantial role of asymmetric hair follicle differentiation in determining hair shape with ethical/racial related diversity
Asymmetric hair follicle differentiation causes the unique shape of kinky hair.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research Secondary structure estimation and properties analysis of stretched Asian and Caucasian hair
Stretching damages Caucasian hair's structure more easily than Asian hair.
research Evaluation of Curl Durability for Artificial Hair Fibers
New resin B makes artificial hair fibers hold curls longer than traditional resin A.
research Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers
Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
research Valproate Induced Hair Loss and Curly Hair in Bipolar Disorder
Valproate can cause both hair loss and curly hair in bipolar disorder patients.
research Uncombable hair syndrome: A case presentation
Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
research Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
research A New Permanent Straightening Process of Human Hair Using the Water Set
The new hair straightening method keeps hair straight permanently by using specific creams and heat.
research Torsional behavior of human hair
Water makes hair more flexible, especially the outer layer.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research A mechanical model of overnight hair curling
Longer time setting curls overnight leads to better curl retention.
research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair
The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
research TO FORMULATE A HERBAL HAIR SMOOTHING/STRAIGHTENING CREAM USING NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND EVALUATE ITS EFFECTIVENESS ON HAIR TEXTURE
The herbal cream effectively smooths and straightens hair safely.
research TO FORMULATE A HERBAL HAIR SMOOTHING/STRAIGHTENING CREAM USING NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND EVALUATE ITS EFFECTIVENESS ON HAIR TEXTURE
The herbal cream effectively smooths and straightens hair safely.
research Caucasian and Mediterranean Hair
Caucasian and Mediterranean hair is denser and varies in color and texture compared to African and Asian hair.
research “I am now being who I am and I’m proud of it”: Hair related personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing of older Black women in the UK
Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
research Persistently curly hair phenotype with the use of nivolumab for squamous cell lung cancer
A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
research [Sodium valproate-induced kinky hair].
A medication called sodium valproate likely caused a girl's hair to become kinky and dry.
research An overview of chemical straightening of human hair: technical aspects, potential risks to hair fibre and health and legal issues
Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
research Permanent Hair Waving
Permanent hair waving uses chemicals to create long-lasting curls.
research New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
research Woolly hair generalizado: caso clínico e revisão da literatura
Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
research From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
research Acquired uncombable hair
A 39-year-old woman developed uncombable hair syndrome after taking oral contraceptives.
research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research “Downy hair sign”—A clue to autoimmune disease in curly hair
Autoimmune diseases can change hair texture, but treatment can restore it.