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This article illustrates various hair shaft defects and suggests that dermatologists can diagnose most of them using light microscopy and polarization without needing advanced imaging techniques.

This research examined the ultrastructure of deer hair fibers and found significant variations in diameter, cuticle thickness, and intermediate filament arrangements among different fiber types.

This report presents a case of hereditary elliptocytosis in a 37-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia, identifying a high percentage of elliptocytes in her blood after treatment.

This review discusses the roles of αβ and γδ T cells in skin health and disease and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential therapeutic developments.

In this study, DHT was observed to have varying effects on hair follicle growth and related protein expression depending on concentration, with the Wnt/β-catenin pathway potentially playing a significant role.

This review discusses psychocutaneous disorders in children with an emphasis on primary psychiatric disorders manifesting through skin symptoms, but provides no new clinical findings.

This review discusses the structure, functions, and growth cycle of human hair, emphasizing its reduced growth and protective roles, and reports no new research findings.

In this study, heritability analyses in twins and siblings revealed that genetic factors predominantly influence hair diameter and curvature, with notable sex differences in their genetic impact.

This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgen action in human hair follicles and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for further research to improve treatments for hair disorders.

The book discussed in this abstract is a comprehensive guide to hair analysis, detailing the latest methods and applications across various fields such as toxicology and drug monitoring, designed for both newcomers and experts in the field.

This study reviewed the principles and classifications of hair dyes, identifying significant differences between oxidative, temporary non-oxidative, and semi-permanent non-oxidative dyes in terms of duration, application methods, and potential risks, which could help improve safety and convenience in hair dye use.

This source reviews the application of various natural substances, particularly plant extracts from the Ayurvedic system, in promoting hair growth, addressing common issues like pigmentation, dandruff, and hair loss.

This study found that an SNP in the FGFR2 gene, rs4752566, was significantly associated with hair thickness in Asian populations, suggesting an effect on hair morphology through altered FGFR2 expression levels.

This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.

This article reviews various hair abnormalities in adolescents and young adults and emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and education for optimal patient outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.

Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.

The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.

This study found that while yak belly hair is chemically similar to human hair, its higher porosity and lower mechanical strength limit its usefulness as a substitute in hair dye development.

In this study, the bending stiffness of human hair was linked to the varying proportions of para-like versus ortho-like cortical cells within the hair fiber.

In this study, the researchers found that a manual micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for planning hair transplant surgery and accurately measures the short axis of the hair shaft.

This chapter reviews the prevalence, pathogenesis, and management of hair and scalp disorders but reports no new clinical findings.

This study introduced a surgical technique involving tweezers to effectively treat acne vulgaris, achieving complete healing in 99% of 4566 patients within up to 50 treatments, potentially reducing psychological distress and medication side effects.

In this study, researchers found that chemotherapy-induced alopecia counseling and resource access are insufficient and influenced by socioeconomic factors such as employment, income, and education, underscoring the need for standardized education and improved resource availability to address disparities.

This study used air wedge interferometry to measure the thickness of human scalp hair from three individuals, finding average thicknesses of 66.482 µm, 59.355 µm, and 59.927 µm respectively, within the typical range for adults.

This study reviews the barriers faced by Muslim women in accessing dermatological healthcare, emphasizing the need for cultural competency regarding their values and practices to improve care within this understudied area.

This study found that trichoscopic examination can effectively differentiate between alopecia areata and trichotillomania, as specific features such as black dots and exclamation marks favor alopecia areata while hair breaking at various lengths and several unique patterns are exclusive to trichotillomania.

This review explores traditional Ayurvedic methods in Bhela Samhita for assessing health through physical parameters, and calls for further research to validate these practices.

This study described the clinical characteristics of 18 pediatric patients with alopecia areata at a hospital in Denpasar from 2021 to 2023, finding equal gender distribution and hair loss as the most common symptom, with onset typically within 1–6 months.

In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS and thyroid dysfunction had significantly altered T3 and T4 hormone levels and more frequent symptoms like weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, suggesting the importance of thyroid screenings for personalized treatment strategies.

This review outlines the oral toxic effects of chemotherapy and stresses the need for evaluating dental health prior to treatment to mitigate these complications, but it reports no new clinical results.