research Reduction Mechanism of L-Cysteine on Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry and Raman Spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
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research Losing Hair, Losing Points? The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research Bad Hair Day: Testosterone and Wnt Signaling
Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
research Development of Gene Therapy for Inner Ear Disease: Using Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction as a Vehicle for Translational Research
Gene therapy, especially using atoh1, shows promise for creating functional sensory hair cells in the inner ear, but dosing and side effects need to be managed for clinical application.
research Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
research Phenotypic Characterization of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Population from the Ecuadorian Andes: A Cross-Sectional Study
PCOS phenotypes A and B are more common and linked to higher health risks in women from the Ecuadorian Andes.
research Quality of Life Issues in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, but drug treatments can help.
research Co-Expression Pattern of Artemis Serine 516 Phosphorylation with Indicators in Differentiation, Proliferation, and Apoptosis of Human Anagen Hair Follicles: An Immunofluorescence Double-Staining Study
Artemis protein may help control hair growth and health by influencing cell processes.
research Epidermophyton Floccosum as a Possible Etiological Agent of Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Local Structure of Human Hair Spatially Resolved by Sub-Micron X-Ray Beam
Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
research Measuring Changes in Chemistry, Composition, and Molecular Structure Within Hair Fibers by Infrared and Raman Spectroscopic Imaging
Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research New Insights Into Inflammatory Memory of Epidermal Stem Cells
Skin stem cells remember past inflammation, helping them respond better to future injuries and possibly aiding in treating skin issues.
research Autologous Cell Therapy for Aged Human Skin: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase I Study
RCS-01 therapy is safe and may improve skin structure by affecting gene expression.
research How Far Should We Investigate Diffuse Alopecia in Women?
Routine thyroid tests for diffuse alopecia in women may not be necessary, but checking for iron deficiency anemia could be useful.
research Hair EtG: Alterations in Segment Levels Accompanying Hair Growth
EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.
research Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Increase Cytokines in Human Hair Follicles Through Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
Low-frequency electromagnetic fields may help hair growth by affecting certain growth-related molecules.
research Cryogelation of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
research Genome-Wide Association Meta-Analysis of Individuals of European Ancestry Identifies New Loci Explaining a Substantial Fraction of Hair Color Variation and Heritability
New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
research Hairless: A Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Self-Assembly of Solubilized Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
research LO-010 Relationship Between The EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria And Organ Damage In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Higher EULAR/ACR scores in SLE patients predict more organ damage.
research Syphilis: Today
Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
research Fractography of Human Hair
Moisture content significantly affects how human hair breaks.
research Hairless Is a Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
research Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology of Ziziphus Jujuba Mills
Ziziphus jujuba Mills may have health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Probing the Effects of Stress Mediators on the Human Hair Follicle
Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.