research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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150-180 / 924 resultsresearch Expression of Mu-Opiate Receptor in Human Epidermis and Keratinocytes
μ-opiate receptors in skin cells may affect skin health and healing.
research Disorders of Sex Development
DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.
research Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome in Individuals with Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): An Inflammatory, Systemic, Lifestyle Endocrinopathy
PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, And Cuticle Analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research Immune Privilege Collapse And Alopecia Development: Is Stress A Factor
Stress may trigger hair loss by affecting immune protection in hair follicles.
research Hairless Plays a Role in Formation of Inner Root Sheath via Regulation of Dlx3 Gene
Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
research The Application Prospects of Honokiol in Dermatology
Honokiol from Magnolia plants may be beneficial for treating various skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
research An Update of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Causes and Therapeutic Options
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder causing menstrual issues and infertility, can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, herbal remedies, surgery, and assisted reproductive techniques like artificial insemination and IVF.
research Hair Microscopy: An Easy Adjunct to Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases in Children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Recent Advances in Genome-Editing Technology with CRISPR/Cas9 Variants and Stimuli-Responsive Targeting Approaches within Tumor Cells: A Future Perspective of Cancer Management
New CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanotechnology-based delivery methods are improving cancer treatment, but choosing the best variant and overcoming certain limitations remain challenges.
research Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl
A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
research Genetics and Epigenetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research Mechanical Anisotropy of Hair Affected by Genetic Diseases Highlights Structural Information Related to Differential Crosslinking in Keratins
research Ocular Cosmetics in Modern Times
The document concludes that modern ocular cosmetics enhance beauty and eyelash health, with safe practices and regulations being important.
research Investigations on Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Other Flavonoids in Aquatic Plants of Iraqi Marshlands
Flavonoids in Iraqi marshland plants have potential health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
research Claims for the Cost of Care: Local Authority Provision
The claimant sued for negligence after a hair treatment caused harm and distress, and the defendant responded after legal action started.
research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil
Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.
research The Eyelash Follicle Features and Anomalies: A Review
Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype With Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Management of Adult Facial Vascular Anomalies
Treat adult facial vascular anomalies with lasers, surgery, or observation, depending on the patient's specific condition.
research Variable Expressivity of Syndromic BMP4-Related Eye, Brain, and Digital Anomalies: A Review of the Literature and Description of Three New Cases
BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
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 Bubble Hair and Other Acquired Hair Shaft Anomalies Due to Hot Ironing on Wet Hair
Using a hot iron on wet hair can cause dry, brittle hair with air bubbles inside.
research No Relationship Between Perceived Health Anomalies and Perceived Experimental Success in Retired Breeder Male Hartley Albino Guinea Pigs
Health issues in retired breeder guinea pigs don't affect experiment success.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.