research Tactile innervation densities across the whole body
This study estimates that young adults have about 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervating their skin, with density varying by region and decreasing with age.
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research Topical niacinamide does not stimulate hair growth based on the existing body of evidence
In this in vitro study, niacinamide was found not to stimulate VEGF synthesis across a wide range of doses.
research Human skin stem cells and the ageing process
This review discusses the diverse roles and characteristics of epidermal and dermal stem cells in skin regeneration and aging, highlighting their potential applications in regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
research Dermal Papilla Cells Improve the Wound Healing Process and Generate Hair Bud-Like Structures in Grafted Skin Substitutes Using Hair Follicle Stem Cells
This study found that composite skin constructs containing dermal papilla cells promoted better skin healing and hair regeneration in nude mice, highlighting their role in tissue-engineered skin for severe injuries.
research The Associations Between Serum Concentrations of Irisin and Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide with Body Mass Index Among Women with and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This study found no association between serum concentrations of irisin or GIP and BMI in women with or without PCOS.
research Critical Evaluation of Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda WSR to Eight Undesired Body Types (Ashta Nindit)
The authors concluded that Ayurveda's concepts of eight undesired body types, such as hereditary obesity and albinism, align with modern genetic understanding, suggesting these traits have genetic predispositions as originally mentioned in ancient Indian medical texts.
research Hair repigmentation associated with the use of lenalidomide: Graying may not be an irreversible process!
This case report describes an elderly multiple myeloma patient whose hair repigmentation was associated with lenalidomide use, suggesting hair graying may be reversible.
research Label-free concurrent 5-modal microscopy (Co5M) resolves unknown spatio-temporal processes in wound healing
This study introduces a five-modal microscopy technique that allows label-free, in vivo observation and quantitative analysis of various wound healing processes.
research The Role of Gold - Silver Nanocomposite Gel versus Astragalus Polysaccharides on Healing Process of Experimentally Induced Wound in Albino Rats Pharmacological and Histological Comparative Study
In this study, researchers found that a nanoparticle gel derived from Astragalus polysaccharides improved wound healing significantly more than a Gold-Silver nanocomposite gel and untreated controls, with better wound closure observed by the 15th day.
research Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy-10 presenting with an additional atypical feature of increased body hair and Mongolian spots
This case report presents a rare subtype of hypomyelinating leukodystrophy linked to a PYCR2 gene mutation, emphasizing exome sequencing's value in diagnosing undiagnosed childhood HLDs with atypical symptoms.
research Scalp Bogginess in the Presence of Lichen Planopilaris: Isolated Occurrence or Reactionary Process?
The authors reported a case of significant scalp edema accompanying lichen planopilaris in a middle-aged woman, suggesting a potential new variant of edematous scalp conditions as a reaction to scarring alopecia.
research 410 NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER FROM BODY FLUIDS USING A PANEL OF TUMOR SUPPRESSOR GENES
Blood tests for tumor cells could improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; hair loss severity linked to a gene affecting prostate conditions.
research Morphology and ultrastructure of antler velvet hair and body hair from red deer (Cervus elaphus)
This research examined the ultrastructure of deer hair fibers and found significant variations in diameter, cuticle thickness, and intermediate filament arrangements among different fiber types.
research Comparative study of photobiomodulation and low frequency on the body contour: controlled, randomized, double blind clinical trial
Both photobiomodulation and low-frequency treatments effectively reduce body measurements.
research "You Need a Makeover!": The Social Construction of Female Body Image in "A Makeover Story", W"hat Not to Wear", and "Extreme Makeover"
This study analyzes the cultural ideology of female body image as portrayed in makeover TV programs, focusing on the impact of patriarchy, but it reports no new empirical results.
research Anti-inflammatory loading of cinnamaldehyde on artificial bone scaffolds against the process of bone regeneration
In this study, cinnamaldehyde loaded onto gypsum-calcium carbonate scaffolds showed promise in promoting early-stage bone healing in rats but was less effective at later stages, with better results when combined with dehydrothermal treatment.
research Role of Zinc in Mucosal Health and Disease: A Review of Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Processes
This review analyzes the molecular and genetic roles of zinc, its connection to diarrheal disease, dietary recommendations, and the impacts of zinc deficiency on health, but reports no new data.
research A model system for long-term serum-free suspension organ culture of human fetal tissues: experiments on digits and skin from multiple body regions
This study found that a serum-free DMEM-F12 medium with 45% oxygen best supports in vitro development and differentiation of human fetal skin, closely mimicking the in vivo state.
research Pan-cancer analysis of microRNA expression profiles highlights microRNAs enriched in normal body cells as effective suppressors of multiple tumor types: A study based on TCGA database
This study identified a set of tumour-suppressive microRNAs (miRNAs), termed 'normomiRs', that are highly expressed in normal tissues but low in tumors, with miR-206 and miR-381 showing significant in vitro cancer inhibition, highlighting their potential for miRNA-replacement therapies across multiple cancer types.
research γδ17 T cell-stromal networks modulate matrix composition and vascularity in foreign body response
This study found that γδ T cells play a role in regulating stromal behavior, influencing the composition and vascularity of fibrotic tissues during the foreign body response.
research Effect of the ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) leaves on the lipid profile and body weight in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia rats
This study found that ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) leaves significantly improved lipid profiles and increased body weight in testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia rats, suggesting potential anti-hyperlipidemic effects and modulation of body weight through metabolic activity.
research Subcision: A Further Modification, an Ever Continuing Process
This article describes a new subcision technique intended to simplify the procedure for surgeons without reporting clinical results or outcomes.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase, IL-6 Secretion, and Oxidation Process of Equisetum debile Roxb. ex Vaucher Extract as Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Ingredients
This study observed that the ethyl acetate extract of Equisetum debile showed high activity against 5α-reductase and lipid peroxidation with no cytotoxicity on dermal papilla cells.
research Finasteride adverse effects in subjects with androgenic alopecia: A possible therapeutic approach according to the lateralization process of the brain
This paper discusses the potential relationship between finasteride's adverse effects and factors like hand preference and sexual orientation, suggesting these could influence risk in male androgenic alopecia treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
research Promotion of anagen, increased hair density and reduction of hair fall in a clinical setting following identification of FGF5-inhibiting compounds via a novel 2-stage process
In this study, a topical formulation with compounds from the monoterpenoid family significantly improved hair growth indicators like anagen:telogen ratio, hair fall, and visual hair density in men and women with pattern hair loss.
research Variations of Hair Follicle Size and Distribution in Different Body Sites
This study found that hair follicle characteristics vary significantly across different body sites, with the forehead and calf showing the highest potential follicular reservoirs, challenging previous assumptions about skin appendage distribution.
research The Process of Cornification Evolved From the Initial Keratinization in the Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives of Vertebrates: A New Synthesis and the Case of Sauropsids
Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
research Body Care as an Effort to Improve Beauty and Health for Post Partum Mothers in Lamongan Regency, East Java, Indonesia
This study, using a descriptive quantitative method, reported that 65.7% of postpartum mothers who received postpartum care were in a healthy condition during the 42-day postpartum period, suggesting the importance of such care in improving maternal health during and beyond this time.
research The psychosocial consequences of androgenetic alopecia: a review of the research literature
This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.
research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
This review explores new theories, diagnostic tools, and management strategies for primary cicatricial alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.