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research Defining pseudofolliculitis barbae in 2001: A review of the literature and current trends

96 citations , February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.

research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair

9 citations , September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open”

In this study, a curved nonrotary punch was found to achieve the lowest follicular unit transection rates of less than 5% compared to conventional rotary punches in hair transplantation for patients with tightly curled Afro-textured hair.

research Autosomal-Dominant Woolly Hair Resulting from Disruption of Keratin 74 (KRT74), a Potential Determinant of Human Hair Texture

97 citations , March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics”

A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.

Woolly Hair Nevus: A Rare Case with Late Onset in Adolescence

research Woolly hair nevus

40 citations , February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study presents the first reported case of woolly hair nevus appearing during adolescence, with significant improvement observed 5 years later and structural changes in the hair documented.

research Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation

21 citations , June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

This study found that human scalp hair significantly reduces solar radiation intake, with more tightly curled hair offering greater protection against heat gain compared to a naked scalp.

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community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 4 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

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