September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
10 citations,
September 2020 in “Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine” Researchers developed an algorithm for self-diagnosing scalp conditions with high accuracy using smart device-attached microscopes.
32 citations,
February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
22 citations,
May 2019 in “Animals” High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
17 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
6 citations,
April 2006 in “Lupus” People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.
25 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
1 citations,
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Advancements in hair follicle culture have led to better understanding and potential treatments for hair loss.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
120 citations,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
28 citations,
December 2010 in “Langmuir” Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
12 citations,
January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
44 citations,
August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
160 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Telocytes might help with skin repair and regeneration.
4 citations,
July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics (Basel)” Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” Scientists made human hair magnetic by coating it with special nanoparticles.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” ALRV5XR effectively increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects.
18 citations,
September 2013 in “Technology” The study introduced a new imaging technology to track skin healing and bone marrow cell activity over time.
15 citations,
February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study suggests computer-assisted analysis of scalp biopsies could improve hair loss diagnosis but needs more validation.
5 citations,
September 2018 in “Acta histochemica” The mTOR pathway proteins are altered in the hair follicles of patients with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.