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research Skin Melanocytes: Biology and Development
The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
![Androgens and Hair Growth](/images/research/2eaccb0e-1985-4ee8-ba97-fcf608427e43/small/22686.jpg)
research Androgens and Hair Growth
Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
![The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source](/images/research/649358c2-8fac-472e-aa29-00f805b5e4c3/small/23237.jpg)
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
![Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation Is Inhibited Through Cross-Talk Between Wnt/β-Catenin and Androgen Signaling in Dermal Papilla Cells From Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/fcdcce80-996f-453a-9036-8129079ecd74/small/3170.jpg)
research Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation Is Inhibited Through Cross-Talk Between Wnt/β-Catenin and Androgen Signaling in Dermal Papilla Cells From Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
![The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth](/images/research/6082cb28-ddc8-48fe-87f7-cd6122c2e7b7/small/18678.jpg)
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
![An Appraisal of Laboratory Models of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review](/images/research/26da0baa-b4d7-4602-b7be-90e83dd993b8/small/5154.jpg)
research An Appraisal of Laboratory Models of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Better hair loss models needed for research.
![Therapeutic Strategy for Hair Regeneration: Hair Cycle Activation, Niche Environment Modulation, Wound-Induced Follicle Neogenesis, and Stem Cell Engineering](/images/research/51df0617-0c13-468c-81eb-410249358d76/small/12844.jpg)
research Therapeutic Strategy for Hair Regeneration: Hair Cycle Activation, Niche Environment Modulation, Wound-Induced Follicle Neogenesis, and Stem Cell Engineering
The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
![Transforming Growth Factor-Alpha Immunoreactivity During Induced Hair Follicle Growth Cycles in Sheep and Ferrets](/images/research/b9fe5329-cd2a-4cda-96c3-3132165668e3/small/29706.jpg)
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.
![Hormonal Regulation of Hair Follicles Exhibits a Biological Paradox](/images/research/7bfe51c0-ac54-47c4-9d4b-4bdcbb855ebd/small/20411.jpg)
research Hormonal Regulation of Hair Follicles Exhibits a Biological Paradox
Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
![Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease](/images/research/4cb2e310-75c0-4eae-ae38-d9faa2f08e3f/small/3359.jpg)
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
![The Biology of Hair Growth](/images/research/17523c17-a3ef-4d9f-ac18-01f832b07bfe/small/19936.jpg)
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
![Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome](/images/research/892edbdb-4388-4970-bec9-dd74401f8930/small/15986.jpg)
research Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
![Establishment and Characterization of Matched Immortalized Human Frontal and Occipital Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines from Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/63fc5cf9-cf67-404e-9656-b4c1663703c8/small/16393.jpg)
research Establishment and Characterization of Matched Immortalized Human Frontal and Occipital Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines from Androgenetic Alopecia
Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
![Camellia Seed Cake Extract Supports Hair Growth by Abrogating the Effect of Dihydrotestosterone in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells](/images/research/37df1c80-ff27-4054-9ee2-59008ff7d6c5/small/16856.jpg)
research Camellia Seed Cake Extract Supports Hair Growth by Abrogating the Effect of Dihydrotestosterone in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Camellia seed cake extract may help hair growth by blocking the hair loss effects of a hormone called DHT.
![Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes](/images/research/ee116f10-3c87-4db2-a2b8-178a8b84a856/small/15070.jpg)
research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
![Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences](/images/research/96797d32-0af3-4ebb-b898-84f8c40ef899/small/14623.jpg)
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
![Androgenic Alopecia, Premature Graying, and Hair Thinning as Independent Predictors of Coronary Artery Disease in Young Asian Males](/images/research/e1db5a47-1873-461b-b889-2fc56762016d/small/4151.jpg)
research Androgenic Alopecia, Premature Graying, and Hair Thinning as Independent Predictors of Coronary Artery Disease in Young Asian Males
Early balding, premature graying, and hair thinning can predict heart disease in young Asian males.
![Skin Cell Heterogeneity in Development, Wound Healing, and Cancer](/images/research/74857fe0-71f6-4388-8054-0d2e89d62bb5/small/34233.jpg)
research Skin Cell Heterogeneity in Development, Wound Healing, and Cancer
Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.
![Induction of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 1 by Androgen Is Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species in Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells](/images/research/c91b8124-aadc-4826-86c9-c80e90e53e61/small/18970.jpg)
research Induction of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 1 by Androgen Is Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species in Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.
![Red Ginseng Extract Promotes Hair Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles](/images/research/0f8d2e73-7e9e-41d6-986e-dcdc4117478f/small/18689.jpg)
research Red Ginseng Extract Promotes Hair Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles
Red Ginseng Extract may help human hair grow by activating growth pathways and blocking negative effects of certain hormones.
![Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles](/images/research/794da857-13ed-4ed8-8bf6-1c6659741568/small/2794.jpg)
research Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
![iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomic Comparison of Early- and Late-Passage Human Dermal Papilla Cell Secretome in Relation to Inducing Hair Follicle Regeneration](/images/research/d55f5a17-48c0-4d66-958e-362a485835c2/small/3913.jpg)
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomic Comparison of Early- and Late-Passage Human Dermal Papilla Cell Secretome in Relation to Inducing Hair Follicle Regeneration
Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
![CD133-Positive Dermal Papilla-Derived Wnt Ligands Regulate Postnatal Hair Growth](/images/research/eb6c555b-b21f-4ee6-81da-148733053a22/small/19595.jpg)
research CD133-Positive Dermal Papilla-Derived Wnt Ligands Regulate Postnatal Hair Growth
Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
![Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth](/images/research/c4eea971-f18f-4ba2-80ff-b9a2591b6b6f/small/16213.jpg)
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
![Androgenic Alopecia: Cross-Talk Between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways](/images/research/76616d31-225f-46cb-b6fb-1d3cb363a7ed/small/4037.jpg)
research Androgenic Alopecia: Cross-Talk Between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways
Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
![Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction: Results From the Boston Area Community Health Survey](/images/research/f8f0f114-5f12-455a-8835-91e42be43520/small/15100.jpg)
research Relationship Between Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction: Results From the Boston Area Community Health Survey
Men with urinary symptoms are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, and there's a debate about research methods and authorship ethics.
![Stretching the Limits: From Homeostasis to Stem Cell Plasticity in Wound Healing and Cancer](/images/research/60413399-b02d-45fb-83df-da64533a29f7/small/19473.jpg)
research Stretching the Limits: From Homeostasis to Stem Cell Plasticity in Wound Healing and Cancer
Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
![TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology](/images/research/12e5bc11-ea72-4e87-93ff-44bc17e1b327/small/35758.jpg)
research TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology
TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
![The HPV16 Oncogenes Cause Aberrant Stem Cell Mobilization](/images/research/b19eaf42-f85e-4815-a0b1-61f9a34b5174/small/19759.jpg)
research The HPV16 Oncogenes Cause Aberrant Stem Cell Mobilization
HPV16 oncogenes disrupt the normal activity of hair follicle stem cells.