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…
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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,…
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 on Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sulfur-deficient hair, developmental anomalies, and a spectrum of systemic manifestations. It falls under the category…
An Examination of the Impact of Hard Water on Hair: Strength, Structure, and Mineral Deposition
Hard water and soft water are terms used to describe the mineral content of water, more specifically the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions. Hard…
Science fair hair and hair loss related projects
Introduction: I get a few students contacting me looking for ideas on science projects about hair each year. This can be difficult because hair itself…
Tresses of Power: The Symbolism of Hair as a Source of Strength and Vitality
In the rich tapestry of human culture and mythology, hair often emerges as a potent symbol. Among the myriad interpretations, one of the most enduring…