research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Light Microscopic Hair Abnormalities in Children: Retrospective Review of 119 Cases in a 10-Year Period
Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
research Penetration of Different Molecular Weight Hydrolysed Keratins into Hair Fibres and Their Effects on the Physical Properties of Textured Hair
Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
research Hair Masks Based on Keratin and Collagen
The hair masks are safe, stable, and effective for hair care.
research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome
The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.
research Anagen Effluvium in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
A child on life support experienced rapid hair loss due to severe illness affecting hair growth.
research Evidence of Hair Loss After Subacute Exposure to 2-Chloroethyl Ethyl Sulfide, a Mustard Analog, and Beneficial Effects of N-Acetylcysteine
Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research Trichoscopy: Usefulness in Diagnosing Hair Loss in Adult Female Patients
Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to identify different types of hair loss in women.
research Dermoscopic Findings of Alopecia Areata in Dark-Skinned Individuals: An Analysis of 116 Cases
The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
research Human Hair Keratin Responds to Oxidative Stress via Reactive Sulfur and Supersulfides
Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
research Medical Management of Trichophyton Dermatophytosis Using a Novel Treatment Regimen in L'Hoest's Monkeys (Cercopithecus Lhoesti)
The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.
research Acquired Hair Fragility in Pili Anulati: Causal Relationship with Androgenetic Alopecia
Pili anulati may cause hair loss, proper diagnosis and treatment needed.
research Hair Shaft Damage from Heat and Drying Time of Hair Dryer
Using a hair dryer at 15 cm with continuous motion causes less damage than natural drying.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Monilethrix: A Rare Inherited Hair Shaft Disorder in Siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Association of Lichen Planopilaris with Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
research Hair Weathering: Degeneration of Hair by Environmental and Cosmetic Factors
Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.
research Qualitative Investigation of Fresh Human Scalp Hair with Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography
Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
research Paint Brush Hair: A Case Report
Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
research In Situ Labeling of DNA Reveals Interindividual Variation in Nuclear DNA Breakdown in Hair and May Be Useful to Predict Success of Forensic Genotyping of Hair
In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
research A Single-Center, Prospective, Open-Label, Pilot Study of the Safety, Local Tolerability, and Efficacy of Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Phototherapy for the Treatment of Great Toenail Onychomycosis
Trichoscopy is a helpful and quick method to diagnose hair loss without shaving.
research Autologous Micrografts Containing Nanovesicles, Exosomes, and Follicle Stem Cells in Androgenetic Alopecia: In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis Through a Multicentric, Observational, Evaluator-Blinded Study
Micrografts are a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in both men and women.
research A Comparison of Vertical Versus Transverse Sections for the Histopathologic Diagnosis of Alopecias
Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes
A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
research The Proteomic Profile of Hair Damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Hair Loss: An Epidemiologic Approach
Hair loss affects 20% of people, more in men and those over 35, and is often associated with a sensitive scalp.
research Clinical Interest of a Nonchemical Lotion in Head Lice Management
A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.