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    Glossary Fiber Diameter

    thickness of a single hair strand, measured in micrometers

    Fiber diameter refers to the thickness of a single strand of hair or fiber, typically measured in micrometers (µm). For a layperson, it's like measuring the width of a single hair strand, which can affect how the hair feels and looks. For professionals, understanding fiber diameter is crucial for diagnosing hair health, selecting appropriate hair care products, and designing treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter Animals · 2022 · 2 citations
    2. The fiber diameter traits of Tibetan cashmere goats are governed by the inherent differences in stress, hypoxic, and metabolic adaptations: an integrative study of proteome and transcriptome BMC Genomics · 2022 · 17 citations
    3. Discovery of genes and proteins possibly regulating mean wool fibre diameter using cDNA microarray and proteomic approaches Scientific reports · 2020 · 6 citations
    4. Variation in the caprine keratin-associated protein 15-1 (KAP15-1) gene affects cashmere fibre diameter 2019 · 30 citations
    5. Sublingual Minoxidil Increases Fibre Diameter in Male Androgenetic Alopecia. - A proxy for Reversal of Hair Follicle Miniaturization. PubMed · 2025
    6. Genome-Wide Association Study of Fiber Diameter in Alpacas Animals · 2023 · 1 citations
    7. Transcriptome and proteome combined analysis of wool fiber diameter regulation mechanism Animal Bioscience · 2025
    8. Correlation analysis of four KRTAP gene polymorphisms and cashmere fiber diameters in two cashmere goat breeds Canadian journal of animal science · 2022
    9. Identification of Ovine KRTAP28-1 and Its Association with Wool Fibre Diameter Animals · 2019 · 25 citations
    10. Hair Follicle Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Differentially Expressed Genes That Regulate Wool Fiber Diameter in Angora Rabbits Biology · 2023 · 3 citations
    11. Deciphering the cellular landscape and genetic underpinnings of fiber diameter determined by dermal papilla cells in fine-wool sheep Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · 2026
    12. Integration Analysis of Hair Follicle Transcriptome and Proteome Reveals the Mechanisms Regulating Wool Fiber Diameter in Angora Rabbits International journal of molecular sciences · 2024
    13. Preliminary comparison of skin transcriptome from sheep with different wool fibre diameters Animal Production Science · 2021 · 5 citations
    14. The mechanism of m6A methylation analysis of the transcriptome to regulate the diameter of Alpine Merino wool fiber Animal Bioscience · 2025
    15. Proteome Analysis of Alpine Merino Sheep Skin Reveals New Insights into the Mechanisms Involved in Regulating Wool Fiber Diameter International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
    16. Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids Animal · 2010 · 27 citations
    17. Seasonal variation in hair follicle activity and fibre growth of both male and female Merghoz goats in Western Iran Small ruminant research · 2011 · 5 citations
    18. The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fibre Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene Genes · 2020 · 4 citations
    19. Several variants on chromosome 10 are associated with coarse hair diameter in Dazu black goats (<i>Capra hircus</i>) Animal Genetics · 2025 · 3 citations
    20. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANATOLIAN NATIVE GOAT DOWN-HAIR FIBERS IN COMPARISON WITH CASHMERE FIBER Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon · 2019 · 3 citations
    21. Age, lifestyle and self‐perceptions of hair: Is there an association with hair diameter and tensile properties? International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2019 · 2 citations
    22. Deletions in the <i>KAP6-1</i> gene are associated with fiber traits in cashmere-producing goats Animal biotechnology · 2021 · 1 citations
    23. Red LED light promotes hair follicle development to improve fibre quality in Su line Angora rabbit Research Square (Research Square) · 2019
    24. Influence of feed restriction on the wool proteome: A combined iTRAQ and fiber structural study Journal of proteomics · 2014 · 35 citations
    25. Effect of equilibrium pH on the structure and properties of bleach‐damaged human hair fibers Biopolymers · 2020 · 10 citations
    26. Effect of scalp position on tensile properties of single hair fibers International Journal of Trichology · 2018 · 5 citations
    27. The Influence of Surgical Stress on Human Scalp Hair Fiber Dimensions Summit (Simon Fraser University) · 2015
    28. Studies of light scattering from ethnic hair fibers International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2004 · 7 citations
    29. IRF2BP2 genes provide new insights into coat type and fiber composition variation in sheep Small Ruminant Research · 2026
    30. A 6-Month, Prospective, Multi-arm Study for the Efficacy of Standardized Nutraceuticals to Improve Hair Fiber Thickness and Strength Dermatology and Therapy · 2025