The human hair: from anatomy to physiology. (30th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buffoli, Barbara; Rinaldi, Fabio; Labanca, Mauro; Sorbellini, Elisabetta; Trink, Anna; Guanziroli, Elena; Rezzani, Rita; Rodella, Luigi F.
• Is Part Of: International journal of dermatology. Volume 53:Number 3(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 331
• Page End: 341
• Publication Date: 2013-12-30
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12362
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-9059

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="ijd12362-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="ijd12362-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>Hair is a unique character of mammals and has several functions, from protection of the skin to sexual and social communication. In literature, there are various studies about hair that take into consideration different aspects within many fields of science, including biology, dermatology, cosmetics, forensic sciences, and medicine.</p> </sec> <sec id="ijd12362-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>We carried out a search of studies published in PubMed up to 2013.</p> </sec> <sec id="ijd12362-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>In this review, we summarized the principal anatomical and physiological aspects of the different types of human hair, and we considered the clinical significance of the different structures and the distribution of the hair in the human body.</p> </sec> <sec id="ijd12362-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>This review could be the basis for improvement and progression in the field of hair research.</p> </sec> </abstract>