research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
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research A New Path in Defining Light Parameters for Hair Growth: Discovery and Modulation of Photoreceptors in Human Hair Follicle
Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research A Mixed Methods Survey of Social Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, and Wig Use in Alopecia
Many people with alopecia experience high levels of social anxiety, anxiety, and depression, and while wigs can boost confidence, they may also cause anxiety.
research A Small Multigene Hydroxyproline-O-Galactosyltransferase Family Functions in Arabinogalactan-Protein Glycosylation, Growth, and Development in Arabidopsis
Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients
Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research Five-Year Results of a Prospective Very Low-Calorie Diet or Conventional Weight Loss Program in Type 2 Diabetes
The intensive conventional diet with exercise led to better long-term weight loss and health improvements than the very low calorie diet in obese type 2 diabetics.
research A Current Review of the Cutaneous Manifestations of Renal Disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research A Definitive Role of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Photocarcinogenesis
Inhibiting ODC can prevent UV-induced skin cancer.
research Effects of Finasteride, a Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor, on Fetal Development in the Rhesus Monkey (Macaca Mulatta)
Finasteride, when given in high oral doses to pregnant monkeys, caused genital abnormalities in male fetuses, but not in female fetuses or those exposed to intravenous finasteride.
research A Mutation of the Androgen Receptor Associated with Partial Androgen Resistance, Familial Gynecomastia, and Fertility
A subtle androgen receptor abnormality can allow normal male development and sometimes fertility despite partial androgen resistance.
research A New Primary Wound Dressing Made of Polyethylene Oxide Gel
Vigilon, a new wound dressing, promotes faster and better healing with less pain.
research Stem Cell Quiescence Acts as a Tumor Suppressor in Squamous Tumors
Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
research Clinical Evaluation of Alopecias Using a Handheld Dermatoscope
A handheld dermatoscope helps diagnose different types of hair loss effectively.
research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai, China: A Community-Based Study
Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
research Recurrent Toxic Hepatitis in a Caucasian Girl Related to the Use of Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese Herbal Preparation
A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.
research A Null Mutation in the Cystatin M/E Gene of Ichq Mice Causes Juvenile Lethality and Defects in Epidermal Cornification
A gene mutation in mice causes skin defects and early death.
research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
research Specific Receptor Detection by a Functional Keratinocyte Growth Factor-Immunoglobulin Chimera
A new protein was made to detect specific skin cell growth receptors and worked in normal skin but not in skin cancer cells.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
research Effects of Finasteride in Patients with Inflammatory Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Pilot Study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research A Review of Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions Resulting from the Use of Interferon and Ribavirin
Interferon and ribavirin can cause serious skin reactions and other health issues.
research Acute Diffuse And Total Alopecia: A New Subtype Of Alopecia Areata With A Favorable Prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research The Treatment of Hirsutism with a Combination of Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research Generalized Hair Follicle Hamartoma Associated With Alopecia And Myasthenia Gravis: Report Of A Second Case
A possible link exists between hair follicle abnormalities, hair loss, and muscle weakness.
research A Locus on Distal Chromosome 10 (Ahl4) Affecting Age-Related Hearing Loss in A/J Mice
Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer
A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
research Hair Keratin Associated Proteins: Characterization of a Second High Sulfur KAP Gene Domain on Human Chromosome 21 in Fond Memory of Dr. Peter Steinert
A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
research A 12-Week Treatment with the Long-Acting Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Liraglutide Leads to Significant Weight Loss in a Subset of Obese Women with Newly Diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Liraglutide caused significant weight loss in some obese women with PCOS, especially those with severe obesity and insulin resistance.