research Melatonin in the Skin: Synthesis, Metabolism, and Functions
Melatonin in the skin helps protect against damage from stress and UV rays, and could be used to treat certain skin conditions.
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research Baiting Proteins with C60
C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.
research Male Pattern Alopecia: A Histopathologic and Histochemical Study
Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research Eczema-Like, Erythematous, Infiltrated Plaques: A Common Side Effect of Subcutaneous Heparin Therapy
Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.
research Skin Keratins
Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
research The Slick Hair Coat Locus Maps to Chromosome 20 in Senepol-Derived Cattle
The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor 5-Short (FGF5s) Inhibits the Activity of FGF5 in Primary and Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells of Cashmere Goats
FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Fructus Panax Ginseng Extract Promotes Hair Regeneration in C57BL/6 Mice
Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
research Minoxidil: Hope for the Bald?
Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
research Low Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin Levels in Young Women with Diffuse Hair Loss
Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.
research Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity
Ketoconazole lotion can improve hair regrowth for some people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Effect of Long-Term Fluticasone Treatment on Immune Function in Horses with Heaves
Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
research HaCaT Cell Proliferation Influenced by Melatonin
Melatonin affects skin cell growth differently based on how much and how long it's used.
research Polyphenols from the Heartwood of Cercidiphyllum Japonicum and Their Effects on Proliferation of Mouse Hair Epithelial Cells
Extracts from Cercidiphyllum japonicum wood can stimulate mouse hair cell growth like common hair growth treatments.
research Comparisons of Mouse Models for Hair Follicle Reconstitution
The flap assay grows the most natural hair but takes the longest, the chamber assay is hard work but gives dense, normal hair, and the patch assay is quick but creates poorly oriented hair with some issues.
research Retinoid-Mediated Stimulation of Steroid Sulfatase Activity in Myeloid Leukemic Cell Lines Requires RARα and RXR and Involves the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase and ERK-MAP Kinase Pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Occurrence of Dermatomycosis (Ringworm) Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum in Dairy Calves and Its Spread to Animal Attendants: Case Report
Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.
research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Dermal Papilla Cells Serially Cultured with Wnt-10b Sustain Their Hair Follicle Induction Activity After Transplantation into Nude Mice
Cells treated with Wnt-10b can grow hair after being transplanted into mice.
research The Effect of Cilostazol, a Phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) Inhibitor, on Human Hair Growth with Dual Promoting Mechanisms
Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
research Growth Hormone-Responsive Alopecia in Dogs
The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
research Angiogenin Is Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Stimulates Hair Growth
Angiogenin helps hair grow by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
research Cultured Nail Keratinocytes Express Hard Keratins Characteristic of Nail and Hair In Vivo
Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase, A Marker Of Human Keratinocyte Differentiation
Minoxidil sulfotransferase is a marker of keratinocyte differentiation and may play a role in hair growth.
research Stimulation of Elastin Expression by Minoxidil in Chick Skin Fibroblasts
Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
research MmuPV1 Infection and Tumor Development in T Cell-Deficient Mice Prevented by Passively Transferred Hyperimmune Sera from Normal Congenic Mice Immunized with MmuPV1 Virus-Like Particles
Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
research Screening of Synthetic and Natural Product Databases: Identification of Novel Androgens and Antiandrogens
Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
research Minoxidil: Inhibition of Proliferation of Keratinocytes In Vitro
Minoxidil slows down keratinocyte growth without being toxic.