research Demethylation of Methionine and Keratin Damage in Human Hair
Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Elevated Ornithine Decarboxylase Activity Promotes Skin Tumorigenesis by Stimulating the Recruitment of Bulge Stem Cells but Not via Toxic Polyamine Catabolic Metabolites
Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
research Irreversible And Severe Alopecia Following Docetaxel Or Paclitaxel Cytotoxic Therapy For Breast Cancer
Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
research Results of Stage I in a Phase II Randomized Bilateral Comparison of Bexarotene 1% Topical Gel in Alopecia Areata
Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
research AnnoPharma: Detection of Substances Responsible for Adverse Drug Reactions by Annotating and Extracting Information from MEDLINE Abstracts
AnnoPharma effectively identifies substances causing adverse drug reactions in medical abstracts.
research Postzygotic KRAS G12C Mutation Associated with Various Malignancies Also Underlying Epidermal Nevus Syndrome
A specific mutation known for causing cancer is also found to cause a skin condition in a young girl.
research Antiaging Effect of Pleurotus Cornucopiae Extracts
Golden oyster mushroom extract may protect skin cells from aging by its antioxidant properties.
research Specific Dermatologic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Association with Biochemical Markers of Metabolic Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism
Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.
research A Cell Polarity Protein, aPKCλ, Is Essential for Maintaining Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence and Hair Follicle Regeneration
The protein aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and for hair growth and regeneration.
research Biotin
Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
research Hair: Overview
The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells
Fat tissue stem cells may help increase hair growth.
research Characterization of a Partial cDNA for Lysyl Hydroxylase from Human Skin Fibroblasts; Lysyl Hydroxylase mRNAs Are Regulated Differently by Minoxidil Derivatives and Hydralazine
Minoxidil decreases LH expression, while hydralazine has mixed effects on prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase activities.
research Effect of Ethnicity and Treatments on In Situ Tensile Response and Morphological Changes of Human Hair Characterized by Atomic Force Microscopy
Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research Histopathology of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
research The Use of Synthetic Polypeptides in Cosmetics
Synthetic polypeptides in cosmetics may help with anti-aging, but their effectiveness on real skin is uncertain.
research The Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
research Dermatology, Second Edition
The book "Dermatology" has useful content but some sections lack detail and accuracy; it's recommended for dermatologists to review before buying.
research Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Hair Shaft: A Review of Measurement Techniques to Verify the Efficacy of Cosmetic Products
Different techniques measure hair properties to ensure cosmetic products work.
research Development of Hair Growth Promoter Using Combination of Ethanol Extract of Gotu Kola Herb (Centella Asiatica) and N-Hexane Extract of Garlic (Allium Sativum)
The best hair growth results were achieved with a hair tonic containing 5% gotu kola extract and 0.04% garlic extract.
research Identification of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
research Structural Analysis of Curly and Straight Human Hair Fibers by Scanning Microbeam SAXS
Curly and straight hair differ in how their internal fibers are arranged.
research Topical Application of a Protein Kinase C Inhibitor Reduces Skin and Hair Pigmentation
Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
research Novel Synthesis of Nicotinamide Derivatives with Cytotoxic Properties
Newly made nicotinamide compounds could potentially treat cancer.
research A Variant of the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene Is Not Associated with Adrenal Androgen Excess in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Acyl-CoA Binding Protein and Epidermal Barrier Function
ACBP is essential for healthy skin and fur by maintaining the skin's barrier function.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Vitamin D Receptor: Molecular Signaling and Actions of Nutritional Ligands in Disease Prevention
Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.