research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
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research Identification of Hair Shaft Progenitors That Create a Niche for Hair Pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research Revisiting the Role of Melatonin in Human Melanocyte Physiology: A Skin Context Perspective
Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
research Distinct Mechanisms Underlie Pattern Formation in the Skin and Skin Appendages
Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
research The Role of Lipids in Promoting Hair Growth Through HIF-1 Signaling Pathway
Lipids may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth through the HIF-1 pathway.
research Effects of the Selective TrkA Agonist Gambogic Amide on Pigmentation and Growth of Human Hair Follicles In Vitro
Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
research Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin
Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Secretory Phospholipase A2-IIA Overexpressing Mice Exhibit Cyclic Alopecia Mediated Through Aberrant Hair Shaft Differentiation and Impaired Wound Healing Response
Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
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 Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant
Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Effects of Chemical Straighteners on the Hair Shaft and Scalp
Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Smad1 and Smad5 but Not Smad8 Establish Stem Cell Quiescence Critical for Transforming Premature Hair Follicles During Morphogenesis to the Postnatal State
Smad1 and Smad5 are essential for hair follicle development and stem cell sleepiness.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The book is a valuable resource for understanding hair and scalp problems but could be updated with more information on certain conditions.
research Isolation and Quantification of Glycosaminoglycans from Human Hair Shaft
Human hair contains more glycosaminoglycans in children than adults, and these compounds decrease with age, possibly affecting hair thickness.
research Disorders of the Hair and Scalp in Children
The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Anatomy of Sheep Hair Follicle Heterogeneity and Wool Curvature
The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
research Coactivator MED1 Ablation in Keratinocytes Results in Hair-Cycling Defects and Epidermal Alterations
Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
research Independent DSG4 Frameshift Variants in Cats with Hair Shaft Dystrophy
Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
research Bi-Allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Hair Loss Caused by Gain-of-Function Mutant TRPV3 Is Associated with Premature Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes
A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
research Paint Brush Hair: A Case Report
Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
research Desmoglein 4 Is Regulated by Transcription Factors Implicated in Hair Shaft Differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research 6-Gingerol Inhibits Hair Shaft Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles and Modulates Hair Growth in Mice
6-Gingerol, found in ginger, may slow down hair growth and could be used for hair removal.
research Biomolecules of Fermented Tropical Fruits and Fermenting Microbes as Regulators of Human Hair Loss, Hair Quality, and Scalp Microbiota
Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
research Australian Hair and Wool Research Society Cutaneous Biology and Endocrinology Workshop
The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.