research Keratin Formation in the Hair Follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Cuticle Damage and the Tensile Properties of Human Hair
Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
research Status of Sex Reassignment Surgery for Gender Identity Disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research Testicular Seminoma in a Transgender Woman: A Case Report
Transgender women can still get testicular cancer, so proper screening is important.
research How Different Is Human Hair? A Critical Appraisal of 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 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 Evaluating Statistics in Clinical Trials: Making the Unintelligible Intelligible
Doctors need to understand statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials for patient care.
research Fabrication and Characterization of Hair Keratin-Chitosan-Based Porous Scaffolds for Biomedical Application
The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
research High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Quantifying Hair Fiber Morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
research Exploring the Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
research Development of a Predictive Model for Iron Levels in Bovine Muscle Tissue Using Hair as a Predictor
Hair can accurately predict iron levels in cattle muscle, helping diagnose mineral imbalances.
research Optimizing Hyaluronic Acid: A Comprehensive Review of Rheological Insights for Clinical Practice
Understanding the properties of hyaluronic acid helps improve its use in facial aging treatments.
research Attention Balanced Multi-Dimension Multi-Task Deep Learning for Alopecia Recognition
The new deep learning system can accurately recognize hair loss conditions with a 95.11% success rate.
research Analysis of Morphological Changes on the Hair Surface by Heat Perm Treatment Method
Direct heat perms cause more damage to hair than softening heat perms.
research Mechanism of Laccase-Assisted Tyrosine Grafting on Keratin Using BSA as a Model Protein
New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
research Evaluation of Healthcare of Gender-Dysphoric Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System
Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.
research Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
research Transgender Health Simplified: A Concise Guide to the Gynecologist
Gynecologists should learn about transgender care to provide the best service.
research Chronic Administration of a LIMK2 Inhibitor Improves Cavernosal Veno-Occlusive Dysfunction Through Suppression of Cavernosal Fibrosis in a Rat Model of Erectile Dysfunction After Cavernosal Nerve Injury
Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
research Clinical Signs of Hair Damage
Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
research Becker Nevus of the Face with Asymmetrical Growth of Beard Hair
Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
research Effects of Testosterone and Finasteride on Muscle After Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.
research Light Scattering from Human Hair Fibers
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
research Light Scattering from Human Hair Fibers
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Measuring Changes in Chemistry, Composition, and Molecular Structure Within Hair Fibers by Infrared and Raman Spectroscopic Imaging
Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Variation in Human Hair Ultrastructure Among Three Biogeographic Populations
Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.