research Curly Hair Follicle Is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle: A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
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30-60 / 467 results research Redefining The Crown: Approaching Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Among Black Patients With Breast Cancer
Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
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 Adipose Infiltration of the Dermis, Involving the Arrector Pili Muscle, and Dermal Displacement of Eccrine Sweat Coils: New Histologic Observations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The conclusion is that fat tissue in the skin is a new finding in Frontal fibrosing alopecia and may contribute to hair follicle and muscle degeneration.
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 A Novel Monilethrix Mutation in Coil 2A of KRT86 Causing Autosomal Dominant Monilethrix with Incomplete Penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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 Endovascular Treatment of Scalp Arteriovenous Fistula Following Hair Transplantation: Case Report
The conclusion is that treating scalp AVF caused by hair transplantation with endovascular methods like coiling is safe and effective.
research Involvement of Wnt, Eda, and Shh at Defined Stages of Sweat Gland Development
Wnt, Eda, and Shh pathways are crucial for different stages of sweat gland development in mice.
research Analysis of Structural Changes in Permanent Waved Human Hair Using Raman Spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of L-Phenylalanine and Hydrolyzed Eggwhite Protein Penetration into Keratin Fibers
L-phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein deeply penetrate human hair.
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 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 CD44 Expression in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
No CD44 in alopecia areata, present in normal and androgenetic alopecia.
research Enzymatic Method for Assessing Hair Damage with Reduction and Subsequent Oxidation
Permed hair degrades faster and shows more damage after protease treatment compared to untreated hair.
research The Anti-Flyaway/Frizz Effect by Inducing the Alpha-Helical Structure Transition of Hair
ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
research Facile and Efficient Enzymatic Methods for Harvesting or Removal of Cuticle Cells from Human Hair Shafts
The conclusion is that new methods for isolating hair cuticle cells and removing the cuticle layer are effective and convenient.
research Effect of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Permanent Waving on the Molecular Structure of Human Hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Modern Endovascular and Aesthetic Surgery Techniques to Treat Arteriovenous Malformations of the Scalp: Case Illustration
New techniques for treating scalp blood vessel malformations are effective and can have good cosmetic results.
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 New Histopathological Findings in Scarring Alopecias
New findings may help diagnose and understand scarring alopecia better.
research Learning From Nudity: Lessons From The Nude Phenotype
The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
research Analysis of Structural Change in Keratin Fibers Resulting from Chemical Treatments Using Raman Spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Hair Transplantation, Scalp Reduction, and Flap Rotation in Black Men
Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.
research Efficient and Regulable Extraction of Keratin from Yak Hair Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids
A new method using imidazole-based liquids efficiently extracts keratin from yak hair.
research Unilateral Thalamic Infarction Associated With Rupture of Dissecting Posterior Cerebral Artery in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research Hair Keratinization in Health and Disease
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.