research Uncombable hair syndrome: A case presentation February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
research Hair Loss in Children 30 citations , August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research A girl with loose anagen hair syndrome and concurrent uncombable hair syndrome 3 citations , January 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
research Abnormal inner root sheath of the hair follicle in the loose anagen hair syndrome: An ultrastructural study 31 citations , December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research Hair today, gone tomorrow: the degradation and conservation of archaeological hair fibers May 2009 Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.