research Morphology and Properties of Hair
Hair is made of strong keratin fibers that protect against the environment.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin Promotes Differentiation of Keratinocytes Seeded on Collagen/Keratin Hydrogels
Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
research Pilomatrixoma of Face Presenting as Parotid Swelling
A young woman had a rare, usually non-cancerous tumor on her face that was initially mistaken for a different condition.
research Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that mainly affects children and can cause symptoms from mild itching to severe inflammation.
research Vibrissa Hair Bulge Houses Two Populations of Skin Epithelial Stem Cells Distinct by Their Keratin Profile
There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
research Runx3 Is Involved in Hair Shape Determination
Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate, a Long-Acting Vitamin C Derivative
A long-acting Vitamin C derivative helps hair grow by stimulating cells and increasing growth factors.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
research The Cracking of Human Hair Cuticles by Cyclical Thermal Stresses
Frequent blow-drying causes cracks and breakage in hair cuticles.
research Characterization of Curved Hair of Japanese Women with Reference to Internal Structures and Amino Acid Composition
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varying amino acid composition.
research Tribological Properties Between Taut Hair Fibers in Wet Conditions: A New Shampoo Formulation for Eliminating Stick-Slip Friction
Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
research There And Back Again: Hair Follicle Stem Cell Dynamics
Hair follicle stem cells can return to their original niche and help regenerate hair.
research Porous Gradient Hydrogel Promotes Skin Regeneration by Angiogenesis
The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
research Zinc Deficiency Triggers Hearing Loss by Reducing Ribbon Synapses of Inner Hair Cells in CBA/N Mice
Lack of zinc can cause hearing loss by damaging important parts of inner ear cells in mice.
research Multilayered Gel-Spotting Device for In Vitro Reconstruction of Hair Follicle-Like Microstructure
The new method can create hair follicle-like structures but not complete hair with roots and shafts, needing more improvement.
research GC-TOF/MS-Based Metabolomics for Comparison of Volar and Non-Volar Skin Types
Different types of skin on mice have unique chemical profiles related to how they grow and react to stress.
research Introducing Theory Linking Genesis of Hair Shaft Bipolarity with Arrector Pili Muscle Proximal Attachment
The document suggests that human hair has electrical charges because of a gap in nerve cell coverage that affects electromagnetic radiation.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with 17-α-Estradiol Accumulate into Hair Follicles
Tiny lipid particles carrying 17-α-estradiol gather in hair follicles, which may help target alopecia treatment.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with 17-α-Estradiol Accumulate into Hair Follicles
Tiny lipid particles loaded with a hormone gather in hair follicles, which may help treat hair loss.
research Using the Frog Embryonic Epidermis as a Model to Study Desmosome Function During Development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research Effects of Yikgeebohyul-Tang on Hair Growth Promotion and Cytokine Changes in C57BL/6 Mice
Yikgeebohyul-tang promotes hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research Characterization of Curved Hair of Japanese Women with Reference to Internal Structures and Amino Acid Composition
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varied amino acid composition.
research Eyelashes, Eyebrows, and Pubic Hair Restoration
Single hair follicle transplantation is best for restoring eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic hair, with attention to natural hair direction, thickness, and design.
research A 30-Year Follow-Up of Wax Injection for the Prevention of Androgenic Alopecia
Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
research Hair Follicular Expression and Function of Group X Secreted Phospholipase A2 in Mouse Skin
sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
research Microtubule Associated Protein 2 Expression Defines the Companion Layer of the Anagen Hair Follicle and an Analogous Zone in the Nail Unit
MAP-2 is crucial for the structure of hair follicles and nails.
research Histological and Gene Expression Analysis of the Effects of Menopause Status and Hormone Therapy on the Vaginal Introitus and Labia Majora
Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
research In Silico Modelling of Transdermal Delivery of Macromolecule Drugs Assisted by a Skin Stretching Hypobaric Device
The simulation showed that hypobaric pressure improves drug delivery through the skin, but stretching alone doesn't fully explain the increase.
research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla
Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.
research Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Findings and Insights
A hormone affects hair growth, certain molecules may prevent skin damage, a skin disease is linked to immune cells, glycerol helps skin hydration, and psoriasis treatment trials need improvement.