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This study found that mechanical damage from grooming and environmental factors contributes to crack formation and eventual breakage in African-American hair, highlighting the need for continuous care.

This study reported that X-ray microscopy provides more intact images of hair's internal structure compared to transmission electron microscopy, particularly for observing fine details like cuticle coarsening and cortex cracks.

This study found that the internal structure and fracture patterns of hair vary among different mammal species, which could inform the development of keratin-based biomaterials for medical and cosmetic applications.

Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.

This study employed a laser-based method to analyze how light reflection patterns vary on human hair fibers, revealing changes related to hair color and the tilt of the cuticle cells.

Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.

This study investigated various proteins as eco-friendly hair perming agents for Asian hair and found that bovine serum albumin and keratin achieved perming results comparable to commercial products, while also increasing hair moisture, indicating a protective effect during heat styling.

This study found that Indian and Chinese black hair, with higher melanin content, resist photochemical degradation better than European hair, which has lower melanin levels, when exposed to dry, hot climates.

This study observed that common skin changes in patients with type 2 diabetes included peripheral hair loss, xerosis, anhydrosis, and nail alterations, underscoring the importance of controlling blood sugar and foot care to prevent neuropathy complications.

This genetic study identified a potential interval for the Marie Unna hypotrichosis gene but found no mutations in the nearby hr gene, suggesting its involvement remains unconfirmed.

This paper reports a case of alopecia triangularis congenita in a 22-year-old woman, combined with androgenetic alopecia, and highlights successful treatment with internal and topical antiandrogens.

This study found that chemically treated hair, particularly when subjected to both acid straightening and bleaching, experiences more significant structural damage when exposed to heat, highlighting key changes in both the internal and surface components of hair fibers.

This case report discusses minoxidil-induced anasarca as a potential side effect in patients using minoxidil for hypertension, emphasizing the importance of recognizing it for early diagnosis and management.

This review discusses the impact of various exogenous agents on hair, such as cosmetics and radiation, but reports no new experimental results.

This study found that rebonding hair straightening treatments visibly damage the hair cuticle, causing surface erosion and cracks, as shown through Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis.

This study suggests that a position effect disrupting TRPS1 expression may be linked to hypertrichosis in both Ambras syndrome in humans and a similar phenotype in Koa mice.

This paper analyzes Hilary Mantel's memoir, "Giving Up The Ghost," highlighting how childhood family dynamics influenced her bodily perceptions and acceptance of female gender identity, impacting her experience of endometriosis symptoms.

This case study reported significant hair regrowth in a young female patient with alopecia areata after 60 days of Ayurvedic treatment, including leech therapy and herbal medicines, demonstrating its potential effectiveness according to the authors' observations.

In this study, researchers found that replacing natural aggregates with animal bones and human hair with increased microroughness may improve the mechanical strength and durability of concrete.

In this study, researchers found that a protein-enriched cream made from Spirulina platensis improved the physical structure of natural hair, as evidenced by more intact and smoother cuticles compared to a control cream without protein, suggesting its potential for hair care applications.

This essay explores Harriet E. Wilson's spiritualist career in Boston but reports no new findings; it provides context to her autobiographical novel "Our Nig" and early struggles.

This study explores Ayurvedic concepts for hair conditions such as hair loss, premature greying, alopecia areata, seborrheic dermatitis, and dandruff, highlighting treatments that include Panchakarma and Rasayana medicines for potential relief.

This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.

This study found that Filipino patients with lupus typically develop myocarditis early and respond well to early immunosuppressive therapy.

In this study of a Holstein calf with severe congenital ichthyosis, researchers found increased plasma parameters and specific skin changes, highlighting the genetic and incurable nature of this disease in livestock.

This report describes a case of refractory shock and pulmonary edema resulting from the accidental ingestion of topical minoxidil, highlighting a rare instance of poisoning.

This case report highlights a rare instance of minoxidil-induced pleuro-pericardial effusion with tamponade in a patient with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, which improved following pericardiocentesis and discontinuation of the drug.

This chapter defines skin integrity as a blend of intact structural elements and adaptable functional capacity, highlighting its importance in maintaining skin health across various conditions but reports no new research findings.

In this study, researchers found that a polyphenolic extract from Annurca apples, high in procyanidin B2, increased hair growth, density, and keratin content in healthy subjects after 2 months of use, and stimulated keratin biosynthesis in vitro.

This article reviews the impact of UV radiation and visible light on human hair structure and summarizes protective strategies, reporting no new clinical results.