Keratohyalin

Keratohyalin is a protein found in skin and hair cells. It is responsible for their strength and elasticity. Keratohyalins are synthesized in epidermal cells and hair follicles.

Keratohyalin consists of two main components: keratin and hyaline. Keratin is the main protein of skin and hair that provides their strength and flexibility. Hyaline is an additional protein that helps retain keratin in the skin.

When skin cells and hair follicles receive a signal to synthesize keratohyalin, they begin to produce this protein. Keratohyalin then moves into the epidermal cells and hair follicles, where it binds to keratin and hyaline.

Thanks to keratohyalin, skin and hair become stronger and more elastic. In addition, this protein protects skin cells from damage and ultraviolet rays.

However, if the amount of keratohyalin in the cells decreases, it can lead to various skin and hair diseases. For example, with psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, the amount of keratohyalin is reduced, which leads to weakening of the skin and hair and a deterioration in their appearance.

Thus, keratohyalin is an important protein component of skin and hair. Its synthesis and movement into the cells of the skin and hair follicles ensures the strength and elasticity of these structures, and also protects them from damage. However, a decrease in the amount of keratohyalin can lead to the development of various skin and hair diseases.