research The Naked Truth: Sphynx and Devon Rex Cat Breed Mutations in KRT71
Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification Of Four Genetic Risk Loci And Evidence For The Contribution Of WNT Signaling To Its Etiology
Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
research Human Hair Form: Morphology Revealed by Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy and Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Reconstruction
Hair follicle shape determines hair type: curly, straight, or in-between.
research Minority Hair Tax: Pricing Bias in Haircare Products
Curly/coily hair products are more expensive than straight hair products.
research Development of Woolly Hair and Hairlessness in a CRISPR-Engineered Mutant Mouse Model with KRT71 Mutations
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
research Hypotrichosis Congenita (KRT71 Mutation) in Hereford Cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research Segmental Vitiligo and Hair Curling After Interferon Alpha and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C
A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Editor's Highlights: September 2024
New therapies and treatments for hair disorders, especially in curly hair, show promise.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in the Setting of Parry-Romberg Syndrome
A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
research Alteration in Hair Texture Following Regrowth in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata caused a boy's hair to regrow straight instead of curly, but the exact reason is unknown.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair Affecting the Scalp and Eyelashes in an Adult Woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
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.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Proper shaving techniques and treatments can help prevent and manage ingrown hairs and inflammation in people with curly hair.
research Clinical Case of Pseudofolliculitis: Clinical Case of Beard Hair Pseudofolliculitis
Pseudofolliculitis causes painful bumps and dark spots from shaving, especially in people with curly hair, and can be treated by changing shaving habits and using specific topical treatments.
research Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview
The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of the Cux/CDP Homeoprotein Gene
Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Treatment
Proper shaving techniques and specific topical treatments can help manage pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Health Improvement of Human Hair and Their Reshaping Using Recombinant Keratin K31
Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
research Unique Hair Properties That Emerge from Combinations of Multiple Races
Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
research Recessive Mutation in FAM83G Associated with Palmoplantar Keratoderma and Exuberant Scalp Hair
A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
research Ethnic Considerations in Hair Restoration Surgery
Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome
The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
research Correction: RASopathic Skin Eruptions During Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
research Influence of Functionalized Silicones on Hair Fiber-Fiber Interactions and Their Relationship with the Macroscopic Behavior of Hair Assembly
Functionalized silicones improve hair appearance, combing, and manageability.
research Ethnic Hair And Skin: What Is The State Of The Science?
Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
research Curl Pattern Classification: A Potential Tool for Communication and Risk Stratification
Classifying curl patterns might help doctors assess and treat hair loss better.
research Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Combining proper shaving, topical treatments, and laser therapy effectively reduces Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.