research Distribution of Glycolipid and Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Human Hair
Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.
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30 / 1000+ results research Detection Of Breast Cancer Using ATR-FT-IR Spectroscopy On Single Hair Fibers
Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
research A Highly Resistant Structure Between Cuticle and Cortex of Human Hair
A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
research Disrupted Cholesterol Biosynthesis and Hair Follicle Stem Cell Impairment in the Onset of Alopecia
Disrupted cholesterol production impairs hair follicle stem cells, leading to hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases
Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
research Sterol Intermediates of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Inhibit Hair Growth and Trigger an Innate Immune Response in Cicatricial Alopecia
Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
research George Ernest Rogers 1927–2021
George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
research Inhibition of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Modulates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia Through TGFβ and Angiotensin Receptors
Blocking cholesterol production may help control hair loss in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia by affecting key regulators.
research Investigating the Effects of Metabolic Dysregulation on Hair Follicles: A Comparison of HIV-Infected Women With and Without Central Lipohypertrophy
Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
research Human Peptidylarginine Deiminase Type III: Molecular Cloning and Nucleotide Sequence of the cDNA, Properties of the Recombinant Enzyme, and Immunohistochemical Localization in Human Skin
PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Both Low Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Are Associated with Hair Loss in Middle-Aged Women
Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
research Stem Cells as a Target for the Delivery of Active Molecules to Skin by Topical Administration
Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
research Induction of Hair Keratins Expression by an Annurca Apple-Based Nutraceutical Formulation in Human Follicular Cells
An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
research Hair Coloration by Gene Regulation: Fact or Fiction?
Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
research Destruction of the Arrector Pili Muscle and Fat Infiltration in Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?
The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
research Biology of the Wool Follicle: An Excursion into a Unique Tissue Interaction System Waiting to Be Rediscovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: What's New in Etiology?
Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
research Formation of the Iε-(γ-Glutamyl)Lysine Crosslink in Hair Proteins: Investigation of Transamidases in Hair Follicles
Transamidases help form strong crosslinks in hair proteins, crucial for hair strength.
research Emerging Treatments in Alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research Inhibition of Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development in Protein Kinase C Epsilon Transgenic Mice by Alpha-Difluoromethylornithine with Hair Follicle Degeneration and Hair Loss
Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
research Unraveling Mink Hair Keratin Genes
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
research Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection
Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
research Biallelic Variants in Lanosterol Synthase (LSS) Cause Palmoplantar Keratoderma-Congenital Alopecia Syndrome Type 2
Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
research Pigmentation Effect of Rice Bran Extract in Hair Follicle-Like Tissue and Organ Culture Models
Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.
research Olorofim Effectively Eradicates Dermatophytes In Vitro and In Vivo
Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research Transcriptomic Analyses of Regenerating Adult Feathers in Chicken
Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
research Noncoding dsRNA Stimulates Exosome Biosynthesis to Regulate Skin Regeneration
Noncoding dsRNA helps produce exosomes that aid in skin regeneration.
research Skin-Specific Regulation of SREBP Processing and Lipid Biosynthesis by Glycerol Kinase 5
A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.