research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
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research The Vellus Index: A New Method of Assessing Hair Growth
The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research Hair Follicles’ Transit-Amplifying Cells Govern Concurrent Dermal Adipocyte Production Through Sonic Hedgehog
Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
research Loss of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Alopecia Hair Follicles
Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
research Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Topical Application of the Wnt/β-Catenin Activator Methyl Vanillate Increases Hair Count and Hair Mass Index in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.
research The Removal of Unwanted Hair Using a Ruby Laser
Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
research Hair Diameter in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.
research Molecular Profiling of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Reveals TH1 and JAK-STAT Up-Regulation with No Suppression of Hair Keratins
Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
research Occipital Neuralgia After Hair Transplantation and Its Treatment
A man's severe head pain after hair transplant was greatly relieved by pulsed radiofrequency treatment.
research Hair Growth Induced by Blockade of Macrophage-Derived Oncostatin M and Downstream JAK-STAT5 Signaling in Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Blocking a specific immune cell signal can trigger hair growth.
research Hair Follicle Growth and Pigmentation During Aging
The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
research A Novel Cell Surface Marker for Hair Follicle Dermal Cells Throughout Hair Morphogenesis and Cycling
Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
research Impairment of Hair-Inducing Capacity of 3D-Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells by the Ablation of STAT5
Removing STAT5 from 3D-cultured human skin cells reduces their ability to grow hair.
research The Role of Fgf20 in Establishing the Hair Follicle Dermal Condensate
Fgf20 is important for the development and regulation of the cells that form the base of hair follicles.
research Tafluprost, a Prostaglandin F2α Analog, Has Therapeutic Potential for Androgenic Alopecia through Modulation of Hair Cycle
Tafluprost could be a potential treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth phase changes.
research Typical Morphological Characteristics of the Skin Structure of the Hair Part of the Normal Human Head and with Hair Loss
Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
research Eyebrow Hair Transplantation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Warning About the Short- and Long-Term Results
Eyebrow hair transplants in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may look good at first but often lose the new hair after a few years.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Stem Cell Dynamics in the Hair Follicle Niche
Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.
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 Hair Transplanting: An Important but Often Forgotten Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair transplanting is a useful, often overlooked treatment for female pattern hair loss.
research A Topical Parathyroid Hormone/Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
research LncRNAs in Secondary Hair Follicle of Cashmere Goat: Identification, Expression, and Their Regulatory Network in Wnt Signaling Pathway
Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
research Lack of Effect of Spironolactone on Hair Shaft Diameter in Hirsute Females
Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
research Adenovirus-Mediated Wnt5a Expression Inhibits the Telogen-To-Anagen Transition of Hair Follicles in Mice
Increasing Wnt5a in mice skin delays hair growth but doesn't stop it.
research Morphology and Ultrastructure of Antler Velvet Hair and Body Hair from Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)
Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
research Low Prevalence of Twisted Hair in Anorexia Nervosa
Twisted hair is rare in severe anorexia nervosa, found in only 2 out of 30 patients.