research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
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research Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish
Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
research Changes in Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method
Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
research Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed
The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Taiwanese Patient Without Hairless (HR) Gene Mutation
A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research The Role of Histone Demethylases in Disease
Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.
research Post-COVID Telogen Effluvium: The Diagnostic Value of Serum Ferritin Biomarker and the Preventive Value of Dietary Supplements. A Case-Control Study
Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
research Identification of Distinct Immune Signatures and Chemokine Networks in Scalp Inflammatory Diseases
Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Index
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
research Functional Mapping of the Mouse Hairless Gene Promoter Region
Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
research Hairless: A Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research The Cry of the Children: The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
research Hairless Down-Regulates Expression of Msx2 and Its Related Target Genes in Hair Follicles
Hairless protein reduces Msx2 gene activity, affecting hair follicle development.
research Calcium Channel Inhibitor and Extracellular Calcium Improve Aminoglycoside-Induced Hair Cell Loss in Zebrafish
Certain substances can protect against ear damage from some antibiotics in zebrafish.
research Topical Gel Plus Finasteride Beneficial for Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
research Morphogenesis and Renewal of Hair Follicles from Adult Multipotent Stem Cells
Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.
research Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hair Follicle Development
Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
research Fibroblast Growth Factors: Key Players in Regeneration and Tissue Repair
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are important for tissue repair and regeneration, influencing cell behavior and other factors involved in healing, and are crucial in processes like wound healing, bone repair, and hair growth.
research Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Is a Phenocopy of Generalized Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Hairless Gene
Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Quantification of the Vitamin D Receptor-Coregulator Interaction
Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
research Characterization of Hairless (Hr) and FGF5 Genes Provides Insights into the Molecular Basis of Hair Loss in Cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Nitroxide Pharmaceutical Development for Age-Related Degeneration and Disease
Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
research Hairless Plays a Role in Formation of Inner Root Sheath via Regulation of Dlx3 Gene
Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
research The Mechanisms and Management of Age-Related Oxidative Stress in Male Hypogonadism Associated with Non-Communicable Chronic Disease
Managing oxidative stress might help treat low testosterone and related chronic diseases in aging men.