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…
Tag: Hair Fiber
Hair Density: What It Really Means, How It’s Measured, and Why It Changes
When people talk about “thick” or “thin” hair, they are usually describing hair density – that is, the number of visible hair shafts emerging from…
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…
Sabouraud’s Sign: A Contemporary Assessment of Hair Breakage
Hair breakage can be as distressing for patients as hair loss, yet the two phenomena have very different aetiologies, prognoses and management strategies. Sabouraud’s sign,…
The Genetics of Curly Hair
Introduction: Alongside its biological underpinnings, hair shape – and especially curly hair – is profoundly influenced by genetic factors. Researchers have long recognized that curly…
Understanding the “Lonely Hair Sign” in Scarring Alopecias
Hair loss encompasses a vast array of conditions, each with unique clinical presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and therapeutic challenges. Within the domain of scarring (cicatricial) alopecias,…
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…
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.…