research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Curly Hair: Measured Differences and Contributions to Breakage
Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
research Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth and Its Underlying Biological Mechanism
Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
research High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Quantifying Hair Fiber Morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
research Microscopic High-Resolution Digital Volumetric Imaging of Human Hair Fibers
DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Gland
Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
research Defining Hair Follicles in the Age of Stem Cell Bioengineering
The study found that bioengineered hair follicles work when using cells from the same species but have issues when combining human and mouse cells.
research The Adsorption Behavior of Cationic Surfactant onto Human Hair Fibers
A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface
Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
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 Molecular Evolution of HR, a Gene That Regulates the Postnatal Cycle of the Hair Follicle
Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research The Development of an In Vitro Human Hair Follicle Organoid With a Complexity Similar to That In Vivo
Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
research Cryogelation of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
research Hair Aging And Anti-Aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
research Cosmeceuticals for Hair Loss and Hair Care
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research The Shampoo pH Can Affect the Hair: Myth or Reality?
Shampoo pH can affect hair health, with alkaline shampoos potentially causing damage and acidic shampoos reducing frizz.
research Chemical And Physical Treatments Damage Caucasian And Afro-Ethnic Hair Fibre: Analytical And Image Assays
Chemical and physical treatments like bleaching, dyeing, and UV radiation damage both Caucasian and Afro-ethnic hair.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Turkish Family with Loss of Eyebrows and a U2HR Mutation
A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Pili Annulati with Multiple Fragile Hairs
Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care
Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Magnetic Hairstyling: Engineering Human Hair Surfaces with Polyelectrolyte-Stabilized Magnetite Nanoparticles
Scientists made human hair magnetic by coating it with special nanoparticles.
research Insights Into Structural and Proteomic Alterations Related to pH-Induced Changes and Protein Deamidation in Hair
Haircare products with a pH between 5 and 7 are best for maintaining healthy hair.
research Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of the Cortex Region of Human Hair Fibers by Multiparametric Atomic Force Microscopy Mapping
Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.