research Electron Microscope Studies of Hair and Wool
Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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research Topical Minoxidil in Early Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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 Biology of the Wool Follicle: An Excursion into a Unique Tissue Interaction System Waiting to Be Rediscovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Unusual Cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Self-Organization Process in Newborn Skin Organoid Formation Inspires Strategy to Restore Hair Regeneration of Adult Cells
Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
research The Formation of Vellus Hair Follicles from Human Adult Epidermis
Adult human skin can grow new fine hair follicles after a deep exfoliation treatment.
research Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.
research Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research The Structure of the Amorphous Matrix of Keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Variation in Human Hair Ultrastructure Among Three Biogeographic Populations
Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
research Study of Postpartum Alopecia
Most new moms had their hair grow back within 4-6 months after childbirth, and hair loss is likely due to hormonal changes.
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 Single Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation to Restore Eyebrows
Hair transplantation is an effective way to restore eyebrows.
research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations
An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
research Insights on the Mechanical Behavior of Keratin Fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
research Diseases on Hair Follicles Leading to Hair Loss Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
research An In Vitro Model for the Study of Human Hair Growth
Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
research Structure and Hair Follicle-Specific Expression of Genes Encoding the Rat High Sulfur Protein B2 Family
The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in a Prepubertal Boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Effects of a New Mild Shampoo for Preventing Hair Loss in Asians Using a Simple Hand-Held Phototrichogram Technique
The new mild shampoo helped prevent hair loss in the subjects.
research How Different Is Human Hair? A Critical Appraisal of Global Hair Fibre Characteristics and Properties Towards Defining a More Relevant Framework for Hair Type Classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research Hair Characteristics and Androgenetic Alopecia in Koreans
Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
research Expression Analysis of the Type I Keratin Protein Keratin 33A in Goat Coat Hair
Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
research The 'Bald' Phenotype (Androgenetic Alopecia) Is Caused by the High Glycemic, High Cholesterol, and Low Mineral 'Western Diet'
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
research T-Flavanone Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss by Enhancing Hair-Anchoring Strength: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
t-Flavanone helps improve male pattern hair loss by making hair roots stronger.
research Molecular Elements of the Regulatory Control of Keratin Filament Modulator AHF/Trichohyalin in the Hair Follicle
The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects Through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.