research Discussion: Themes in the Molecular Structure of Hair
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Irwin Freedberg: Keratins Before the Beginning
Irwin Freedberg made significant contributions to understanding keratin proteins in dermatology.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Volume Changes During Water Binding to Hair Fibers
Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
research A Dispute Between the Cavendish and Caltech: The Emergence and Ubiquity of the Alpha-Helix
The alpha-helix was confirmed as a key structure in proteins.
research Induction of the Hair Growth Phase in Postnatal Mice by Localized Transient Expression of Sonic Hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research Crosslinking Structure of Keratin: Number and Type of Crosslinks in Microstructures of Untreated and Potassium Cyanide Treated Human Hair
Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
research From Molecular Biology to Therapeutics
The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
research Repair of Damaged Hair Protein Fiber by Jointly Using Transglutaminase and Keratin
Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
research Enhanced Substantivity of Hyaluronic Acid on Keratin Substrates via Polymer Complexation
Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
research Telogen Effluvium Therapy in SLE with 2% Minoxidil and Oral Antioxidants: A Case Report
Minoxidil and oral antioxidants helped improve hair growth in a patient with hair loss due to lupus.
research Preparation and Characterization of Soluble Wool Keratin for Human Hair Care
CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
research Simultaneous RP-HPLC-DAD Determination of Dansyl Amino Acids in Chemically Treated Human Hair
A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
research Harlequin Ichthyosis (ICHQ): A Juvenile Lethal Mouse Mutation with Ichthyosiform Dermatitis
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research Single Cell Transcriptome Profiling of Human Interfollicular Epidermis Reveals Robust Heterogeneity and Divergent Differentiation Lineages
The human skin's outer layer has more variety in cell types and development paths than previously thought.
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss Part 1: History, Biology, Genetics, Prevention, Conventional Treatments, and Herbals
The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Hair: Its Structure and Response to Cosmetic Preparations
Hair can be damaged by daily routines, but protein-based products can protect and improve it.
research Application of Extracellular Vesicles From Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes Hair Growth by Regulating Human Dermal Cells and Follicles
Using extracellular vesicles from stem cells can help hair grow by affecting scalp cells and hair follicles.
research Endocrine Controls of Keratin Expression
Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
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 Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
research Tineas: Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Science and Technology of Hair Fibers
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
research Poster Presentations SG11 KRT14 Pathogenic Or Likely Pathogenic Variants Beyond Epidermolysis Bullosa: Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis
KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
research Changes in Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method
Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
research Biochemical Evidence That Small Proline-Rich Proteins and Trichohyalin Function in Epithelia by Modulation of the Biomechanical Properties of Their Cornified Cell Envelopes
Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
research Regulation of Keratin 9 in Nonpalmoplantar Keratinocytes by Palmoplantar Fibroblasts Through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.