The Hair Wash Test: A Useful Tool in Trichology
The hair wash test is a helpful diagnostic tool in trichology, offering clinicians and researchers a quantitative method to assess hair shedding. This test involves…
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Understanding Exclamation Mark Hair: Causes, Implications, and Associated Disorders
In the realm of dermatology, the term “exclamation mark hair” sometimes arises in discussions concerning some hair disorders. This distinctive phenomenon presents as short, broken…
Understanding How We Feel Touch Through Hair: An Exploration of Sensory Mechanisms
The Wonder of Touch: Have you ever wondered why a gentle breeze feels different on your arm than on your palm, or why a hairbrush…
Comparative Analysis of Hair Density in Africans / African-Americans
Over the years several research initiatives have investigated African hair characteristics, uncovering its unique attributes and growth patterns. When juxtaposed with other ethnicities, the patterns…
Do humans have episodes of seasonal hair shedding
The enigma of human evolution is characterized by the reduction of body hair, with thick hair persisting primarily on the scalp, axilla, pubic region, and…
Why do I have multiple hairs growing from the same opening in my skin?
Introduction The emergence of more than one hair fiber from a single follicular opening in the skin is a phenomenon that garners significant interest in…
The basics of the human hair follicle structure in the skin
Introduction: The total number of hair follicles present in the skin of a human is estimated at about 2 million. On other websites (and even…
Eyelashes: An Exploration of their Formation, Structure, and Function
Eyelashes, while often seen as a mere aesthetic feature, play a significant role in the biological scheme of mammals. These hair follicles are a distinct…
Differences in hair fiber and hair follicles by ethnicity
Everyone’s hair is unique, and its rate of growth, size, and shape can vary. However, we can note some general differences in hair structure among…