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Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
research A Look Back at Hair Restoration Through History
Hair restoration techniques have improved over time, focusing on better results and less scarring, but skilled doctors are essential for natural-looking outcomes.
research A Study of Hair Thickening Procedure Techniques Using Hair Fibers
Hair thickening procedures can help people with early hair loss when combined with proper scalp and hair care.
research Promoting Effects of Herbal Extract Mixtures on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Herbal extract mixtures may speed up hair growth and could help treat baldness.
research PA31 Traction Alopecia in the Pediatric Sikh Population
Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
research A Case-Series of 29 Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Experience on Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.
research Dysfunction of Hair Growth
Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
research Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-Culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without Narrowband UVB
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
research Evaluation of Polymethylene Waxes as Conditioning Agents in Hair Relaxers
Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.
research Controversy: Synthetic Hairs and Their Role in Hair Restoration
Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
research Albert Kligman, Also a Hair Man
Albert Kligman, known for his dermatology research and the discovery of tretinoin, was a significant figure in hair science but faced controversy for inmate experiments.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
research Hair Restoration Surgery Through Micrografting Techniques
Micrografting is the most effective surgical method for permanent hair restoration.
research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
research Molecular Principles of Hair Follicle Induction and Morphogenesis
Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
research Noggin Is Required for Induction of the Hair Follicle Growth Phase in Postnatal Skin
Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.
research Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Their Antagonists in Skin and Hair Follicle Biology
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
research Noninvasive Method for Assessing the Human Circadian Clock Using Hair Follicle Cells
Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
research Advances in Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Loss: Wnt Pathway, Growth Factor, and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling Impact Analysis on Cell Growth and Hair Follicle Development
Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
research The Current Role of Laser and Light Sources in the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Laser/light treatments for hair loss are popular but lack scientific data proving effectiveness.
research Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling Regulates Postnatal Hair Follicle Differentiation and Cycling
Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.
research Deciphering the Functions of the Hair Follicle Infundibulum in Skin Physiology and Disease
The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Exogen Hair Characterization in Human Scalp
The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
research Hair Follicle Targeting and Dermal Drug Delivery with Curcumin Drug Nanocrystals: Essential Influence of Excipients
Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.
research Characterization of Cell Cycle Arrest and Terminal Differentiation in a Maximally Proliferative Human Epithelial Tissue: Lessons from the Human Hair Follicle Matrix
CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia
Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.