100 citations,
September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
25 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
8 citations,
March 2019 in “Progress in Human Geography” Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The model predicts hair breakage based on key hair properties and helps product developers.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
17 citations,
July 2019 in “Scientific reports” Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair stiffness increased by 13.2% after caffeine treatment, validating the Stiffness-Angle Law as an effective measurement method.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.
September 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
67 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
5 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Nourkrin® with Marilex® may increase hair count by 35.7% in postpartum hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
47 citations,
August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Sebum production varies by individual and is influenced by age, gender, and hormones, affecting skin and hair health.
21 citations,
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
2 citations,
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.
37 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians by looking at specific hair and scalp features.
4 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
13 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
November 2016 in “PubMed” Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”