research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
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research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Current Status of Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.
research Wound Healing and the Use of Medicinal Plants
Some medicinal plants can help heal wounds and may lead to new treatments.
research Epithelial Wnt Ligand Secretion Is Required for Adult Hair Follicle Growth and Regeneration
Wnt ligands are crucial for hair growth and repair.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research An Extended Epidermal Response Heals Cutaneous Wounds in the Absence of a Hair Follicle Stem Cell Contribution
Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research Quiescent Tissue Stem Cells Evade Immune Surveillance
Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
research Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
research Hirsutism and Acne in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.
research Follicular and Epidermal Alterations in Patients Treated with ZD1839 (Iressa), an Inhibitor of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
ZD1839 (Iressa) causes skin and hair side effects, treatable with tretinoin cream and minocycline.
research Epidermal Stem Cell Diversity and Quiescence
Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
research Differential Expression of Fibromodulin, a Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Modulator, in Fetal Skin Development and Scarless Repair
Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.
research Anthracycline Analogs: The Past, Present, And Future
Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
research Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comparison with the General Population Using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire and the Short Form-36
Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.
research Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine
Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 60 Cases
Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.
research Enhanced Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Containing a New Carrier on Hair Growth
Platelet-rich plasma with a new carrier significantly increases hair thickness without serious side effects.
research Noninvasive Method for Assessing the Human Circadian Clock Using Hair Follicle Cells
Scientists found a new, less invasive way to study body clocks using hair cells, which shows shift workers' body clocks don't match their lifestyles.
research Biotin And Biotinidase Deficiency
Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
research Relationship Between Androgen Levels and Blood Pressure in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
research Behavioral Characterization of Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice
Vitamin D receptor knockout mice have significant motor impairments but no cognitive deficits.
research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Review of Pharmacological Effects of Myrtus Communis L. and Its Active Constituents
Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Functional Salivary Gland Regeneration by Transplantation of a Bioengineered Organ Germ
Scientists made working salivary glands in mice using bioengineered cells, which could help treat dry mouth.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hair Loss
Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Materialism, Transformation Expectations, and Spending: Implications for Credit Use
People who are more materialistic often expect life changes from buying things, leading to more debt and credit misuse.
research The Human Tri-Peptide GHK and Tissue Remodeling
The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells: Walking the Maze
Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.