research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Upregulates NKG2D Ligands in the Hair Follicle
Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
research On the Role of Melatonin in Skin Physiology and Pathology
Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.
research Conditional Disruption of Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Defines Its Critical Role in Hair Development and Regeneration
The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options
Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.
research Neurosteroidogenesis Today: Novel Targets for Neuroactive Steroid Synthesis and Action and Their Relevance for Translational Research
New targets for making and using brain-synthesized steroids could lead to better treatments for brain disorders and alcoholism.
research Expression of Foxi3 Is Regulated by Ectodysplasin in Skin Appendage Placodes
Foxi3 expression in developing teeth and hair is controlled by the ectodysplasin pathway.
research Ulerythema Ophryogenes With Multiple Congenital Anomalies
The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.
research Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Critical Genes for the Hair Follicle of Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat from Catagen to Telogen
Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
research Ephrin-A3 Increases Hair Follicle Density and Accelerates Anagen Development in Neonatal Mice
Ephrin-A3 helps increase and speed up hair growth in baby mice.
research Early Plant Growth and Biochemical Responses Induced by Azospirillum Brasilense Sp245 Lipopolysaccharides in Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Seedlings Are Attenuated by Procyanidin B2
Lipopolysaccharides boost wheat seedling growth, but procyanidin B2 weakens this effect.
research Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 Inhibits the Regeneration of Hair Follicles
A protein called sFRP4 can slow down hair regrowth.
research Transforming Growth Factor-Alpha Immunoreactivity During Induced Hair Follicle Growth Cycles in Sheep and Ferrets
TGF-alpha is present in sheep and ferret skin and may affect hair growth without directly stimulating cell proliferation.
research Clionasterol-Rich Fraction of Caulerpa Racemosa Against Particulate Matter-Induced Skin Damage Via Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis-Related Signaling Pathway
A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
research Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides Following Renal Transplantation
A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
research Skin Structure
Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.
research Potential Remedial Effects of Solanum Nigrum Berries on Alopecia: An In Vivo Study
Solanum nigrum extract may help regrow hair.
research Treatment of Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans With the Topical JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib
Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.
research Cellular and Molecular Characterization of Sebaceous Gland Self-Renewal and Regeneration Following Complete Genetic Ablation
The research found that a protein called PPARg is important for the formation and healing of sebaceous glands, which can regenerate independently from hair follicles.
research Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
research Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
research Proscar and Propecia: The Gary and Jerry Show
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research A 13-Year-Old Boy Diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome Presenting with Moon Face, Weight Gain, Growth Retardation, and Physical Signs Including Bilateral Supraclavicular Fat Pads, a Back Hump, and Wide Purplish Striae
A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
research Structural Basis of Malodour Precursor Transport in the Human Axilla
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
research Editors' Picks
Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed
The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms (CAG Repeat Lengths) in Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Acne
Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Skin Epidermis
The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
research Prolactin Signaling Influences the Timing Mechanism of the Hair Follicle: Analysis of Hair Growth Cycles in Prolactin Receptor Knockout Mice
Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.