January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.
22 citations,
August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” The new hair-dyeing shampoo is safe, colors hair evenly, and strengthens it.
12 citations,
November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Cosmetics” Mixed-race individuals have hair with varied shapes and more root damage.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Korean girl developed kinky hair without known cause or effective treatment.
43 citations,
September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” A hair wrapped tightly around an infant's toe caused severe damage, requiring early removal and possibly surgery to prevent worse outcomes like amputation.
34 citations,
October 1982 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Moisture content significantly affects how human hair breaks.
29 citations,
March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
21 citations,
July 2005 in “European Journal of Emergency Medicine” Hair-tourniquet syndrome can cause serious toe injuries in infants but can be treated if found early.
11 citations,
January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
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.
4 citations,
March 2012 in “European journal of wildlife research” Wire brush snares are best for collecting Eurasian Lynx hair for DNA analysis.
3 citations,
September 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different oils penetrate hair differently; monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate better than polyunsaturated oils.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Dermatologists should learn more about shampoos to better treat hair and scalp issues.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The model predicts hair breakage based on key hair properties and helps product developers.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
6 citations,
August 2020 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Fashion and Textiles” Hair conditioners with argan oil or camellia oil improve the strength and color of bleached hair.
99 citations,
July 2005 in “Ultramicroscopy” The research improved understanding of hair and skin properties across different ethnicities and conditions.
65 citations,
January 2018 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Skin fat has important roles in hair growth, skin repair, immune defense, and aging, and could be targeted for skin and hair treatments.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
14 citations,
August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
12 citations,
October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
2 citations,
November 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” A patient's hair loss may be linked to their diabetes medication, Sitagliptin.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Biomecánica” Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.