research Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
research How Different Is Human Hair? A Critical Appraisal of Global Hair Fibre Characteristics and Properties Towards Defining a More Relevant Framework for Hair Type Classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research Biomacromolecules/Modified Halloysite Composite Hydrogel Used as Multifunctional Wound Dressing
The new hydrogel is good for wound dressing because it absorbs water quickly, has high porosity, can release drugs, fights bacteria, and helps wounds heal with less scarring.
research Tracing Selection Signatures in the Pig Genome Provides Evidence for Selective Pressures on a Unique Curly Hair Phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression, with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case-Control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research CD99 Is Strongly Expressed in Basal Cells of the Normal Adult Epidermis and Some Subpopulations of Appendages: Comparison with Developing Fetal Skin
CD99 is highly present in certain skin cells and could help treat skin conditions.
research Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers
Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
research Omics for Precious Rare Biosamples: Characterization of Ancient Human Hair by a Proteomic Approach
The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
research A Volatile Producing Bacillus Subtilis Strain from the Rhizosphere of Haloxylon Ammodendron Promotes Plant Root Development
Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.
research Revisiting the Significance of Keratin Expression in Complex Epithelia
Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Defines Keratinocyte Differentiation in Avian Scutate Scales
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
research An Efficient Method for Eccrine Gland Isolation from Human Scalp
Scientists developed a way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp during hair transplants, keeping them alive for 6 days for research and cosmetic uses.
research Alopecia in Harlequin Mutant Mice Is Associated with Reduced AIF Protein Levels and Expression of Retroviral Elements
Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
research Impairment of Autophagy May Be Associated with Follicular Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Inducing Premature Catagen
Impaired autophagy may cause hair loss by triggering early catagen.
research Multimodal Imaging of Hair Follicle Bulge-Derived Stem Cells in a Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury
Hair follicle stem cells might help treat traumatic brain injury.
research Disulfide Cross-Linked Network Structure of Intermediate Filament and Matrix in Hair and Wool Cortices
Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
research Determination of Minoxidil by Bleaching the Permanganate Carrier Solution in a Flow-Based Spectrophotometric System
The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
research Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanocrystals-Based Sensors: A Review
Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
research Analysis of Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial Activity of Tridax Procumbens Linn
Tridax procumbens plant extracts, especially from ethanol, have strong antibacterial effects and contain beneficial compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
research Limb Tourniquet Syndrome: A Cautionary Tale
An elderly man with dementia suffered limb damage from rubber bands around his leg, highlighting the need for careful monitoring to prevent such injuries.
research A Comparative Study of Materials Assembled from Recombinant K31 and K81 and Extracted Human Hair Keratins
Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
research Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Promote Hair Follicle Regeneration by Injecting a Mixture of Epidermal Stem Cells and Dermal Papilla Cells
Low-frequency electromagnetic fields help regenerate hair follicles using a mix of skin cells.
research Quantitative Analysis of the Anatomical Changes in the Scalp and Hair Follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI reveals thinner scalps and smaller hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Unilateral Straight Hair: A Symptom of Acquired Horner's Syndrome in a Neonate
A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine, and Zebu Cattle
The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Ozone and Procaine Increase Secretion of Platelet-Derived Factors in Platelet-Rich Plasma
Ozone and procaine boost the release of healing factors in platelet-rich plasma.