research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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420-450 / 1000+ results research Analyses of Regenerative Wave Patterns in Adult Hair Follicle Populations Reveal Macro-Environmental Regulation of Stem Cell Activity
Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
research Hair Transplantation in Burn Scar Alopecia
Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
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 Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating Beta-Defensin-2 Expression
Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Human Skin Stem Cells and the Aging Process
Skin aging is due to impaired stem cell mobilization or fewer responsive stem cells.
research Contents
Men's facial rejuvenation involves unique challenges and is increasingly popular, with many opting for nonsurgical treatments.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Lichen Simplex Chronicus on the Scalp: Broom Fibers on Dermoscopy; Gear Wheel Sign and Hamburger Sign on Histopathology
Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
research Leveraging Deep Neural Networks to Uncover Unprecedented Levels of Precision in the Diagnosis of Hair and Scalp Disorders
A new AI model diagnoses hair and scalp disorders with 92% accuracy, better than previous models.
research Atypical Formations of Gintonin Lysophosphatidic Acids as New Materials and Their Beneficial Effects on Degenerative Diseases
New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
research High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Quantifying Hair Fiber Morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
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 Decision Letter: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
research Integrative Analysis of Rare Copy Number Variants and Gene Expression Data in Alopecia Areata Implicates an Etiological Role for Autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Differential Expression of mTOR Signaling Pathway Proteins in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The mTOR pathway proteins are altered in the hair follicles of patients with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Spatiotemporal Labeling of Melanocytes in Mice
The research showed how melanocytes develop, move, and respond to UV light, and their stem cells' role in hair color and skin cancer risk.
research Stimulating Effect of Adrenalectomy on Hair Growth and Melanin Deposition in Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in the Filtrate Factors of Vitamin B1
Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Testosterone-Like Immunoreactivity in Hair Measured in Minute Sample Amounts: A Competitive Radioimmunoassay with an Adequate Limit of Detection
The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
research Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Keratinocyte Progenitor Cell Expansion, Differentiation, and Hair Follicle Regression by miR-22
miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
research Comparison of Differentiated Osteoblasts from Adipose Stem Cells and Normal Osteoblasts
Glycoconjugates help heal hair follicles during skin repair.
research Normal and Aging Hair Biology and Structure: Aging and Hair
Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
research An Atypical Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus Enteritis Accompanied by Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction and Bilateral Hydronephroureter
A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
research And Next… Adnexa: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
research Beta-Catenin Activity in the Dermal Papilla Regulates Morphogenesis and Regeneration of Hair
β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
research The Biology and Genomics of Human Hair Follicles: A Focus on Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
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 Papillomavirus E6/E7 Oncogenes Promote Mouse Ear Regeneration by Increasing the Rate of Wound Re-Epithelization and Epidermal Growth
HPV genes in mice improve ear tissue healing by speeding up skin growth and repair.