September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
June 2013 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” Hair loss negatively affects self-esteem and social interactions, but people use coping strategies like wigs or shaving to manage it.
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January 1981 in “PubMed” Hair medullary cells in mammals vary in complexity, with humans having more structured cells similar to inner root sheath cells.
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February 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
June 1972 in “Archives of internal medicine” Androgens play a key role in hair growth.
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November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Understanding how new hair follicles form after skin injury could help prevent scars.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
Wound-induced hair follicle creation is a complex process in adult mammals that involves various cells and immune responses, and understanding it better could help improve skin healing strategies.
December 2019 in “C&EN Global Enterprise” Thicker hair isn't always stronger.
Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
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October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau” Students showed strong interest in using meniran leaves for hair growth pomade.
July 2023 in “SAS journal of medicine” Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
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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.
January 2023 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and clinical research” The polyherbal oil made from natural ingredients improves hair health and appearance.
December 1963 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Wnt1a from stem cells boosts hair growth and regeneration in mice.
August 2023 in “Molecules and Cells” Hair can regrow after significant damage through a process similar to how it forms before birth, involving stem cells and various cell types and signals. This could be a new way to prevent scarring and promote hair growth.
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October 2017 in “ecancermedicalscience” Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
Rex rabbits should not be slaughtered before 120 days for the best fur quality.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
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February 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Human hair affects millimeter radiowaves due to its keratin content.
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October 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Researchers identified a new hair loss pattern called "sisaipho type," where hair is lost across the scalp except around the edges.