Do white hairs grow thicker and faster than pigmented hairs in humans ?
Greying is one of the most visible hallmarks of human ageing, yet its functional consequences for hair fibre biology are often overlooked. Clinicians and lay…
Category: Hair Shaft Issues
The Role of Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Accelerating Gray Hair Development
Canities, the scientific term for the progressive loss of hair pigmentation, commonly presents as the gradual emergence of gray or white hair in individuals of…
Hair Weathering: Mechanisms, Causes, and Prevention
Hair weathering refers to the progressive chemical or physical deterioration of the hair shaft, leading to the loss of structural components and increased susceptibility to…
How Fast Does Hair Turn Grey As We Age ?
Few biological changes announce themselves as clearly – or as emotionally – as the first silver strands of hair on the temples. How quickly those…
Grey Hair in Children: Understanding an Uncommon but Important Phenomenon
Few changes startle parents quite as much as spotting silver strands on a young head. While grey hair is widely accepted as a normal sign…
The Biology of Curly Hair
The study of hair biology has fascinated researchers for decades due to the intricate processes behind hair development and the vast diversity in hair types…
Eosinophilic Folliculitis: Inflamed Hair Follicles
Introduction: Eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) is an inflammatory dermatosis characterized by recurrent, intensely pruritic papules and pustules centered on hair follicles, accompanied histologically by prominent eosinophil…
Understanding Ethnic Differences in Hair Fiber
Hair is a defining characteristic of human appearance and has a significant cultural and personal influence on our identities. Although all human hair shares basic…
An Overview of Nutrient Malabsorption Diseases that can Affect Hair Color
Introduction: Various conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) system, such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can lead to…