10 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study observed distinct differences in hair characteristics between individuals with cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome and Costello syndrome, highlighting the role of the RAS pathway in these RASopathies and aiding clinical diagnosis.
405 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hair follicle characteristics vary significantly across different body sites, with the forehead and calf showing the highest potential follicular reservoirs, challenging previous assumptions about skin appendage distribution.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” This article discusses the characteristics of human hair, its damaging processes, and the potential repair effects of immuno-cosmeceuticals, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This review discusses changes in hair follicle characteristics and stem cell dynamics as indicators of aging in mice, noting increased occurrences of white hairs and curved hair follicles at older ages.
240 citations
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the identification and characteristics of melanocyte stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair pigmentation, greying, and skin repigmentation, but reports no new research findings.
70 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of different types of diffuse alopecia in women and provides no original research findings.
24 citations
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November 1978 in “Biochemistry” This paper reports on the structural characteristics of α-type filaments in the inner root sheath cells of guinea pig hair follicles without presenting new clinical findings.
17 citations
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December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study reports on the biochemical characteristics of S100A3 protein in human hair cuticle, notably finding its N-terminal methionine is acetylated and has a slightly lower isoelectric point compared to the recombinant version.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” This article describes the growth and characteristics of saw palmetto and its fruit but reports no new research results.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review reports on the effects of aging on hair characteristics such as pigmentation, growth, and structural properties across genders and ethnicities, highlighting the importance of scalp health and suggesting cosmetic solutions to improve the appearance of aged hair.
May 2025 in “Research Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that diabetic individuals experienced significant changes in hair characteristics, including reduced thickness, strength, and altered growth cycle phases, correlated with poor glycaemic control and haematological variations compared to healthy controls.
January 2025 in “Science World Journal” This study found distinct sex-based differences in the microscopic characteristics of scalp hair among a Nigerian population, providing valuable forensic data specific to this group.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
September 2023 in “Biomedical Optics Express” This study used non-invasive imaging techniques to assess hair follicle characteristics in AGA mice, revealing delayed hair shaft alternation and growth stages, as well as testosterone-induced follicle miniaturization, offering potential methods for evaluating AGA on human scalps in vivo.
September 2023 in “Cells tissues organs” In this study, researchers observed that in mice, as they age beyond 200 days, unusual curved hair follicles and increased white hairs emerge, indicating stem cell-related changes in keratinocyte and melanocyte characteristics, providing insights into hair aging processes.
12 citations
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February 2011 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research describes methods to analyze the mechanical properties and fracture characteristics of hair across different types and ages, using specialized tensile testing and imaging techniques, without reporting new results.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the importance of thoroughly evaluating donor area characteristics like hair density and scalp elasticity in planning hair transplantation, but it reports no new research findings.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Asian hair restoration surgery requires different methods due to the unique characteristics of Asian hair, such as its sparseness and coarseness.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, TrichoScan characteristics, particularly hair density and terminal hair percentage in the midscalp, were found to predictively classify female pattern hair loss in a Chinese population.
March 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Certain patient characteristics can help predict hair regrowth success with ritlecitinib in alopecia areata.
84 citations
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February 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that epidermal growth factor decreased hair growth rate and altered hair characteristics in neonatal mice, with some effects persisting into subsequent hair generations.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that a refined wash test can effectively differentiate shedding hair characteristics among normal individuals, and patients with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, aiding in diagnosis and monitoring.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” This study developed a new human in vitro hair model that replicates in vivo hair characteristics and may be suitable for high throughput screening of hair growth treatments.
193 citations
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May 2008 in “Development” This study found that activating β-catenin signaling in embryonic epidermis promoted hair follicle characteristics at the expense of normal epidermal differentiation, leading to early pigmentation and innervation.
19 citations
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March 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla cells from balding follicles exhibit distinct growth characteristics compared to non-balding cells, suggesting their potential as a model for understanding androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” This article discusses the causes, characteristics, and management of female-pattern hair loss without reporting new clinical results and emphasizes the need for treatment to prevent further hair density decline.
This chapter reviews the causes, clinical characteristics, and modern management of male and female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report found that dermoscopy, showing characteristic "comma" and "corkscrew" hairs, effectively identified tinea capitis in a 7-year-old girl, allowing for early treatment before confirmation with fungal culture.