research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
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research Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)
Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
research Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
research GABAA Receptor Modulation by Neurosteroids in Models of Temporal Lobe Epilepsies
Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
research Enhanced Remyelination During Late Pregnancy: Involvement of the GABAergic System
Late pregnancy helps repair brain damage in rats due to the GABAergic system.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 72 Patients from a German Academic Center
Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
research Sex-Specific Difference of Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity in Response to Sex Neurosteroids
Sex neurosteroids cause different effects on hippocampal synaptic plasticity in males and females.
research Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Finasteride: A Proteomic Analysis in the Nucleus Accumbens
Finasteride affects brain processes related to neurotransmission and metabolism, potentially helping with neuropsychiatric conditions.
research Bisphenol-A Antagonizes the Rapidly Modulating Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Spinogenesis and Long-Term Potentiation of Hippocampal Neurons
Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
research Saliva Secretion in Engrafted Mouse Bioengineered Salivary Glands Using Taste Stimulation
Bioengineered salivary glands in mice can produce saliva when tasting sour or bitter, but have different protein levels and nerve signals compared to natural glands.
research The Scientific Legacy of Stephen Rothman
Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
research Novel Shampoo Reduces Hair Shedding by Contracting the Arrector Pili Muscle via the Trace Amine-Associated Receptor
New shampoo with tyramine hydrochloride reduces hair loss by making a small muscle in the hair follicle contract.
research Effects of Guasha on Histomorphology of Scraped Skin and Expression of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Substance P in Rats
Guasha changed rat skin appearance and blood vessels temporarily without affecting certain nerve proteins or fiber structure.
research An Overview of Chemotherapy Side Effects on Patients with Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Testicular Cancer at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan from 2020-2022
Chemotherapy for prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer patients commonly causes hair loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite.
research Integrated Safety Analysis of Ritlecitinib, an Oral JAK3/TEC Family Kinase Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata from the ALLEGRO Clinical Trial Program
Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
research Styling Without Shedding: Novel Topical Formula Reduces Hair Shedding by Contracting the Arrector Pili Muscle
A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
research Lupus Nephritis with Visual Field Defect Secondary to Hypertensive Retinopathy: A Case Report
Visual field defects in lupus nephritis can be caused by hypertensive retinopathy, not glaucoma or medication toxicity.
research Rehabilitating the Journal Club: A Review of Journal Clubs in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The document concludes that severe trauma can cause temporary hair loss, known as Telogen Effluvium, which usually resolves without treatment.
research Rapid Nongenomic Modulation by Neurosteroids of Dendritic Spines in the Hippocampus: Androgen, Estrogen, and Corticosteroid
Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
research Cure of Alopecia Areata After Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori: A New Association?
Treating H. pylori infection might help cure alopecia areata.
research Three-Dimensional Architecture and Linearized Mapping of Vibrissa Follicle Afferents
Large-scale reconstructions enhance understanding of vibrissal sensory mapping in the brain.
research Abstract 2962: Chemotherapy-Induced Senescence Drives Peripheral Neuropathy
Eliminating senescent cells can prevent and reverse chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
research Joint Public Review: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
research Author Response: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
The transcription factor Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve development in touch receptors.
research Introducing Theory Linking Genesis of Hair Shaft Bipolarity with Arrector Pili Muscle Proximal Attachment
The document suggests that human hair has electrical charges because of a gap in nerve cell coverage that affects electromagnetic radiation.
research The Functional Organization of Cutaneous Low-Threshold Mechanosensory Neurons
Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
research Methotrexate for Induction of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Thiopurines: Recent Topics and Their Role in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.