Changes in Hair Lipids in Hair Loss Diseases
Hair follicle biology is increasingly understood as a system in which lipid metabolism is not peripheral, but central to structural integrity, immune regulation, and follicular…
Tag: Hair Cycle
Hair as a Living Archive: How Our Hair Records Heavy Metal Exposure Over Time
When people think about hair, they usually think about appearance, identity, or personal style. From a scientific perspective, however, hair has another remarkable property: it…
Understanding the Human Hair Growth Cycle
Human scalp hair does not grow continuously from birth to old age. Instead, every hair follicle runs through a repeating cycle of growth, regression, and…
Chemical and metal induced effluvium: why some substances can make hair fall out
Losing between fifty and a hundred hairs a day is a normal part of the scalp hair growth cycle. However, when the rate of shedding…
Investigating the Link between Vaccination and Hair Loss: Focus on Telogen Effluvium and Beyond
Vaccinations have long been recognized as essential public health tools that reduce the burden of infectious diseases worldwide. With the rapid development and widespread administration…
The Hair Pull Test – A Guide to Measuring Hair Shedding and Follicle Health
When it comes to evaluating hair loss, one of the simplest clinical procedures a dermatologist may use is the hair pull test. Despite its straightforward…
The Enduring Myth of Hair Growth Stimulated by Shaving: A Historical Perspective
Introduction: For centuries, the myth that shaving promotes hair growth has been a topic of both curiosity and scientific debate. This article delves into the…
Club Hairs: Insights into the Hair Growth Cycle and Scalp Health
Hair growth is a complex, cyclic process that involves several phases: anagen (growth phase), catagen (transitional phase), and telogen (resting phase). Club hairs are a…
Androgenetic Alopecia: Hair Cycle Changes in Men and Women
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as pattern hair loss, is a complex condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by progressive hair thinning and loss in…