research Monilethrix Is a Hereditary Hair Shaft Disorder
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
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research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders Without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Pili Bifurcati - A Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis
The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Improvement in Hair Loss and Better Hair Quality with Vitamin Therapy in Monilethrix
Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
research An Ultrastructural Study of Hair Fiber Damage and Restoration Following Treatment with Permanent Hair Dye
Permanent hair dye damages hair but it mostly recovers after 8 weeks; using certain hair care products can help repair it.
research What Women Want: Quantifying the Perception of Hair Amount - An Analysis of Hair Diameter and Density Changes with Age in Caucasian Women
Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Characteristics of Patients with Alopecia and Hypothyroidism: An Observational Study
Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
research Diagnostic Keys in Hair Dysplasias II
Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Comparison Between Topical Cetirizine With Minoxidil Versus Topical Placebo With Minoxidil In Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Tinea Capitis Presenting as Diffuse Hair Loss and Significance of Trichoscopy: Four Case Reports
Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
research Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans
Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research A Case of Pili Torti in a Young Adult Domestic Short-Haired Cat
A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
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 Profiling the Response of Human Hair Follicles to Ultraviolet Radiation
UVB radiation harms hair growth and health, causing cell death and other changes in human hair follicles.
research Hair Loss in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
research The Proteomic Profile of Hair Damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Managing Hair Loss in Midlife Women
The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
research Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Update on Detection, Morphology, and Fragility in Pili Annulati in Three Kindreds
Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research Monilethrix: A Rare Hereditary Condition
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
research Diffuse Partial Woolly Hair in a Patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Mottled Pigmentation
A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
research A Novel Splice Site Mutation in LIPH Identified in a Japanese Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair
Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.