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…
Category: Hair Shaft Issues
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…
Lipid Composition of Human Hair: An Overview
Human hair is an intricate filamentous structure that extends from the hair follicle and is composed primarily of proteins (keratins), water, trace elements, and lipids.…
Hair Repigmentation: Unraveling the Possibility of Reversing Gray Hair
Graying hair, medically referred to as canities or achromotrichia, has long been accepted as an inevitable part of the aging process. Coloration of scalp hair…