research Psoriasis, Acne, and Disorders of Keratinization
Treating psoriasis with UVB light three times a week is faster than twice a week, and certain medications and lifestyle factors affect psoriasis treatment outcomes.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Hair Growth Induction by the Tellurium Immunomodulator AS101: Association with Delayed Terminal Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes and Ras-Dependent Up-Regulation of KGF Expression
The substance AS101 can help hair grow by slowing down hair cell aging and boosting a hair growth protein.
research Stable Isotope Analyses of Carbon and Nitrogen in Hair Keratin of Suspected Man-Eating Wolves from the 1880s
The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research In Vitro Analyses of CD4-Protein Function in Dedifferentiated Keratinocyte Cell Lines
The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.
research Alpha-Hydroxy Acid-Based Cosmetic Procedures
Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
research Minoxidil Downregulates Interleukin-1 Alpha Gene Expression in HaCaT Cells
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
research Innate Immunity and the Regulation and Mobilization of Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Are the Old Players Playing a New Game?
Innate immunity genes in hair follicle stem cells might have new roles beyond traditional immune functions.
research OR2AT4, an Ectopic Olfactory Receptor, Suppresses Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence in Human Keratinocytes
OR2AT4 helps reduce aging and cell damage in human skin cells.
research In Vitro Evaluation of the Effect of a Non-Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel on Human Keratinocytes for Mesotherapy
HYDRO DELUXE BIO hyaluronic acid hydrogel is compatible with skin cells, may reduce inflammation, promote blood vessel growth, and protect against oxidative stress, suggesting it could help revitalize hair follicles.
research Minoxidil Acts as an Antiandrogen: A Study of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Expression in a Human Keratinocyte Cell Line
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing the activity of a specific enzyme linked to baldness.
research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions
Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
research Interactions Between Damaged Hair Keratin and Juglone as a Possible Restoring Agent: A Vibrational and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study
Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
research Human Hair Keratin Gradient Metallogel and Their Applications for Wound Healing
The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.
research Latanoprost-Loaded Nanotransfersomes Designed For Scalp Administration Enhance Keratinocytes Proliferation
Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
research Caffeic Acid N-[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl] Amide as a Non-Steroidal Inhibitor for Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 Using a Human Keratinocyte Cell-Based Assay and Molecular Dynamics
Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
research The Expanding Significance of Keratin Intermediate Filaments in Normal and Diseased Epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Regulation of Keratin 9 in Nonpalmoplantar Keratinocytes by Palmoplantar Fibroblasts Through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Vibrissa Hair Bulge Houses Two Populations of Skin Epithelial Stem Cells Distinct by Their Keratin Profile
There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
research Disorders of Keratinization
Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
research Two Mechanisms Regulate Keratin K15 Expression in Keratinocytes: Role of PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1 Mediated Signaling
Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
research Mutations in the Helix Termination Motif of Mouse Type I IRS Keratin Genes Impair the Assembly of Keratin Intermediate Filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research p53 Is a Direct Transcriptional Repressor of Keratin 17: Lessons from a Rat Model of Radiation Dermatitis
The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor Alpha Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
research Noyes-Whitney Dissolution Model-Based pH-Sensitive Slow Release of Paclitaxel from Human Hair-Derived Keratin Microparticle Carriers
Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
research A Systematic Review of Keratinocyte Secretions: A Regenerative Perspective
Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.