research Hair Loss: A Harbinger of Morbidities to Come
Early hair loss in men and women may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic problems.
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research Hair Removal With The Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser
The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
research A Case of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Associated With Trichotillomania in a 14-Year-Old Girl
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
research Sebaceous Gland, Hair Shaft, and Epidermal Barrier Abnormalities in Keratosis Pilaris with and without Filaggrin Deficiency
Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
research Three Isolations of Chaetomium Globosum from Erythematous Epilation of Canine Skin
A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
research Non-Dietary Scurvy With Relapse Symptoms After Stopping Oral Vitamin C Supplementation
A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
research Partial Penile Amputation Due to Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in a Child With Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: A Rare Emergency
An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum
A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.
research Minority Hair Tax: Pricing Bias in Haircare Products
Curly/coily hair products are more expensive than straight hair products.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of Penis: A Rare Situation in Boys with Serious Complications if Not Recognized
Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
research The Hair Tales of Women of Color in Northern Manhattan: A Qualitative Analysis
Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.
research South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance Against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
The congress concluded that misuse of antifungal drugs in South Asia has led to widespread treatment failure, and new approaches and regional cooperation are needed.
research Prevention of Lipid Loss from Hair by Surface and Internal Modification
Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
research Hair Keratinization in Health and Disease
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
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 PH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
research Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5B Deficiency Due to a Novel Missense Mutation in the Coiled-Coil Domain
A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research Biochemical and Trichological Characterization of Diffuse Alopecia in Women
Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Basic Hair Transplantation: 2007
Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
research Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
research Hair Coil Penile Tourniquet Syndrome in an Unusual Age
An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Prevalence, Impact, and Management Challenges
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.
research Histological Study of Horse Skin
Horse skin has a layered epidermis, a dermis with hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands, and is supplied by small arteries.
research Vellus Hairs in the Frontal Scalp in Early Female Pattern Hair Loss
More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.
research Fundamental Studies on the Interaction Between Moisture and Textiles. Part X. Moisture Sorption Properties of Wool and Hair Fibers
Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
research Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions
Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype With Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.