December 2020 in “Han-guk byuti gyeong-yeong hakoeji” This study found that weight control efforts among people in their 20s and 30s were associated with decreased skin moisture, elasticity, and increased hair loss and thinning.
The researchers reported that yak hair fibers undergo macromolecular conformational changes and partial slippage of macromolecules during stretching, confirming this as the main stretching mechanism when the stretching ratio is large.
July 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity helps assess hair loss, but its standard measure varies by individual and ethnicity.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study explores whether trimming hair grafts to "chubby," "medium," or "skinny" affects follicular unit graft survival in hair transplantation.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” This study observed that ultrastructural changes like lamellar bodies and electron-dense granules in the stratum corneum may aid in the early diagnosis of Netherton syndrome.
17 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Substance P helps restore skin thickness and cell renewal when sensory nerves are reduced.
In this study, the researchers measured the specific density and dielectric permeability of human hair by analyzing the attenuation of millimeter radiowaves and accounting for multiple reflections within the hair layer.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that centrosome ablation in developing epidermis triggers cell surveillance pathways, resulting in thinner skin and halted hair follicle growth, while later stages of epidermal growth may operate independently of basal progenitor division orientation.
100 citations
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June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that as hair loss severity increased in women with female pattern hair loss, the number of vellus follicles also rose, indicating miniaturization of terminal hair follicles.
14 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” This meta-analysis reports that intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma infusion improved outcomes like endometrial thickness and clinical pregnancy rate in women with thin endometrium, but further large-scale trials are needed to confirm these findings.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, PINCH-1 gene loss in mouse epidermis led to detachment from the basement membrane, thickened skin, and hair loss, with findings suggesting PINCH-1 plays a role in keratinocyte adhesion through both ILK and EPLIN pathways.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This case study describes a 14-year-old girl with pili annulati who had fragile hair, which may be due to cavities within the hair shafts as seen in electron microscopic examinations.
5 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers successfully constructed a high-precision three-dimensional model of human skin dermis, revealing a detailed analysis of dermal porosity and pore diameter distribution, which can aid the development of biomimetic tissue-engineered skin.
63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that HLA-B*57 and HLA-Cw*06 were associated with increased risk of psoriasis vulgaris, while KIR2DL2 was more prevalent in controls, suggesting a protective effect.
July 2011 in “F1000Research”
21 citations
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January 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study concluded that 12 sessions of fractionated thulium laser treatment improved hair density and thickness in patients with pattern hair loss, with further benefits from adding a growth factor solution post-treatment.
4 citations
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November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified a new class of shed hair in young women that could impact future hair research and suggests that the concept of hair miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia may need revision.
2 citations
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December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Achieving original hair density with transplants is unrealistic; skilled practitioners are essential for the best results.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair removal laser can effectively reduce hair thickness in the hairline of Asian women with thick donor hairs from previous hair transplants, improving hairline appearance with mild, transient side effects.
15 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model, betamethasone dipropionate reduced epidermal thickness while fish oil unexpectedly increased it, validating optical coherence tomography as an effective measurement tool.
February 2024 in “JAAD International” Measuring the variety in hair thickness can help diagnose male pattern baldness in Korean men.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article provides an overview of hair density, hair diameter, and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that quantitative trichoscopy is a simple and effective method for determining hair density and thickness in Egyptians, establishing baseline values for clinical hair loss investigations.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that the cross-section trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair mass index with high reproducibility, suggesting potential clinical and research applications.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shaft miniaturization leads to hair follicle stem cell loss, suggesting Piezo1 as a potential treatment target.
1 citations
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the emotional impact of post-operative telogen effluvium on women undergoing hair transplantation and reports no new empirical findings.