research African hair morphology: macrostructure to ultrastructure
African hair is more fragile due to its unique shape and internal structure.
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research Hair: Why it Grows, Why it Stops
research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2022
Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
research Diagnostic challenge: Loose anagen hair syndrome
The study concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition that usually improves with age but can be hard to diagnose and stressful for the family.
research How different is human hair? A critical appraisal of the reported differences in global hair fibre characteristics and properties towards defining a more relevant framework for hair type classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
research Studies of light scattering from ethnic hair fibers
Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
research A Comprehensive Review of GWASs of Human Hair Traits
Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
research Clinical, Tricoscopic and Histopathological Findings in Mexican Women with Traction Alopecia
Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
research A hair abnormality in Abyssinian cats
Abyssinian cats can have a hair abnormality that makes their coat look rough and dull.
research Water distribution in human hair microstructure elucidated by spin contrast variation small-angle neutron scattering
The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
research Orientation of Multi-Hair Follicles in Nonbald Men
Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
research The long and the short of it: evidence that FGF5 is a major determinant of canine ‘hair’‐itability
The FGF5 gene determines hair length in dogs.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Cyberspace Chat
research Hair tourniquet syndrome
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
research Trichoscopy of twisted hairs in a patient with unilateral ecchymoses: A case of modern-day scurvy
Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, can occur in people with restrictive diets and can be diagnosed by twisted hair shafts.
research Study of normal hair and of some malformations with a scanning electron microscope
Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
research The Ratio of Typical Clubbing in Pulled-Out Hairs as a Useful Marker in Predicting the Course of Alopecia Areata
Examining hair shape can help predict Alopecia Areata's progression.
research ASSOCIATION OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA
Men with a certain type of hair loss (vertex type AGA) may have higher levels of bad fats (triglycerides) and lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL), suggesting they could be at risk for high fat levels in the blood (hyperlipidemia).
research Female pattern hair loss in clinic
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Barbering in Laboratory Rodents: Problems and Prospects
Understanding barbering in lab rodents is important for animal welfare and research accuracy.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
A 6-year-old girl's inability to grow her hair long was due to Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, which causes hair to shed easily and may improve with age.
research Pattern hair loss distribution: a novel presentation for alopecia areata
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a teen with a unique pattern of alopecia areata.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research 1326 Hes1 regulates anagen initiation and hair follicle regeneration through modulation of hedgehog signaling
research Editor's Highlights — September 2024
New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.