research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
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research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Unraveling the Complexities of a Scarring Hair Disorder
CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
research Dermatological History and Examination
A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.
research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Insights from January 2018
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
research Microenvironmental Reprogramming by Three-Dimensional Culture Enables Dermal Papilla Cells to Induce De Novo Human Hair-Follicle Growth
Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
research Cell-Type-Specific Chromatin States Differentially Prime Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumor-Initiating Cells for Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
research Epidermal Stem Cell Diversity and Quiescence
Epidermal stem cells are diverse and vary in activity, playing key roles in skin maintenance and repair.
research Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men With Suppressed Testosterone Production
Testosterone's muscle-building effects do not require its conversion to DHT.
research MicroRNA-302 Increases Reprogramming Efficiency via Repression of NR2F2
MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
research Group-ICA Model Order Highlights Patterns of Functional Brain Connectivity
Choosing the right model order in brain connectivity analysis can affect the detection of differences between healthy individuals and those with seasonal affective disorder.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: Annotated Tables
Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases
Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
research Characteristic Features of Japanese Women's Hair With Aging and Hair Loss
Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
research Potential Targets in the Discovery of New Hair Growth Promoters for Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
research Intravital Imaging of Hair Follicle Regeneration in the Mouse
Two-photon microscopy helps observe hair follicle stem cell behaviors in mice.
research Mechanical Stretch Upregulates SDF-1α in Skin Tissue and Induces Migration of Circulating Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells into the Expanded Skin
Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
research The Human Gut Chemical Landscape Predicts Microbe-Mediated Biotransformation of Foods and Drugs
The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
research Immune Modulation of Hair Follicle Regeneration
Immune cells help regulate hair growth, and better understanding this can improve hair loss treatments.
research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Thrombin Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor and Other Hemostatic Parameters in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
research LncRNAs in Secondary Hair Follicle of Cashmere Goat: Identification, Expression, and Their Regulatory Network in Wnt Signaling Pathway
Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
research Weathering of the Hairless Scalp: A Study Using Skin Capacitance Imaging and Ultraviolet Light-Enhanced Visualization
The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
research Short-Term Responses of Soybean Roots to Individual and Combinatorial Effects of Elevated CO2 and Water Deficit
Elevated CO2 can lessen the negative impact of water shortage on soybean roots and affects specific genes.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance Syndrome Among Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study from Central Vietnam
Many infertile women with PCOS in Central Vietnam have metabolic or insulin resistance syndrome, with obesity and older age increasing the risk.
research Integrated Chemometric Fingerprints of Antioxidant Activities and HPLC-DAD-CL for Assessing the Quality of the Processed Roots of Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb. (Heshouwu)
The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
research Demethylation of ITGAV Accelerates Osteogenic Differentiation in a Blast-Induced Heterotopic Ossification In Vitro Cell Culture Model
Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
research Increased DHEAS and Decreased Total Testosterone Serum Levels in a Subset of Men with Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Does a Male PCOS-Equivalent Exist?
Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
research In Search of Decoding the Syntax of the Bioelements in Human Hair: A Critical Overview
Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.