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African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.

The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.

Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.

Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.

KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.

Scientists found out the structure of a human enzyme linked to prostate cancer and hair loss, which could help in designing drugs.

Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.

The skin's basement membrane is specially designed to support different types of connections between skin layers and hair follicles.

The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.

A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.

Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.

Haircare products with a pH between 5 and 7 are best for maintaining healthy hair.

Miliacin may help prevent hair loss and improve hair growth in mice with a condition similar to human baldness.

Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.

Special scalp and hair examination techniques can identify hair problems.

The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.

The 2% minoxidil cream is stable, spreads well on the skin, and helps with hair growth.

Finasteride forms three new products under acidic stress.

The cornified cell envelope forms a protective barrier in skin and hair, using specific proteins and lipids to maintain effectiveness.

Scientists recreated human hair follicles in the lab that can grow hair.

Many alopecia patients have undetected thyroid abnormalities that can be found through physical exams.

Heating hair proteins changes their structure and may improve their blood clotting ability.

A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.

Scientists found a new natural compound and other known compounds in Cercidiphyllum japonicum twigs, which might be useful for medicine.

Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.

Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.

Keratin injections in mice can stimulate hair growth and might help treat hair loss.

Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.