research 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistance, Rickets, and Alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Activation of TRPV3 Regulates Inflammatory Actions of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
research Mechanism of Action of Minoxidil Sulfate-Induced Vasodilation: A Role for Increased Potassium Permeability
Minoxidil sulfate relaxes muscle by increasing potassium flow, making it a unique muscle relaxer.
research CBL1-CIPK26-Mediated Phosphorylation Enhances Activity of the NADPH Oxidase RBOHC, but Is Dispensable for Root Hair Growth
A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
research Activation of TRPV3 Inhibits Lipogenesis and Stimulates Production of Inflammatory Mediators in Human Sebocytes—A Putative Contributor to Dry Skin Dermatoses
Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.
research Human Keratinocytes Derived from the Bulge Region of Hair Follicles Are Refractory to Differentiation
Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Risk Factors, Co-Morbid Conditions, Pharmacotherapy and Reversal—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Premature graying of hair is linked to various health issues and can sometimes be reversed by treating underlying conditions.
research Mechanism of Action of Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Is Likely Mediated by Mitochondrial Adenosine Triphosphate Synthase-Induced Stem Cell Differentiation
Minoxidil helps hair growth by promoting stem cell differentiation through increased ATP synthase activity.
research A Sensitive Assay for the Enzyme Activity in Hair Follicles and Epidermis That Catalyzes the Peptidyl-Arginine-Citrulline Post-Translational Modification
A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
research Hair for Brain Trade-Off: A Metabolic Bypass for Encephalization
Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
research In Vitro Keratin Expression of Hair Cells
Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
research COVID-19 and Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases: An Updated Statement from the European Society of Endocrinology
People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research The Impact of VDR Expression and Regulation In Vivo
VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
research Vitamin D3 and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.
research Novel Anti-Aging Gene NM_026333 Contributes to Proton-Induced Aging via NCX1 Pathway
The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
research Diseases That Turn African Hair Silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
research Two Siblings With a Novel Nonsense Mutation, p.R50X, in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research Calcitriol Ointment in the Treatment of Facial, Hairline, and Retroauricular Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
research Molecular Profiling of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Reveals TH1 and JAK-STAT Up-Regulation with No Suppression of Hair Keratins
Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
research Complete Pseudo-Anodontia in an Adult Woman with Pseudo-Hypoparathyroidism Type 1a: A New Additional Nonclassical Feature?
A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient
A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.
research Alopecia in Belgian Blue Crossbred Calves: A Case Series
The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
research STIM1 R304W in Mice Causes Subgingival Hair Growth and Increased Trabecular Bone Fraction
The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
research Giant Bilateral Myelolipomas in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
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research Androgenic Disorders: Comprehensive Coverage of Syndromes in Women
The book is a valuable reference on androgenic disorders for professionals but not suitable for laypeople or medical students.
research Vitamin D Metabolism and Function in the Skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.