research Clinical Application of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
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research TGF-β2 Is Specifically Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Modulates Hair Folliculogenesis
TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
research Stress-Induced c-Jun-Dependent Vitamin D Receptor Activation Dissects the Non-Classical VDR Pathway from the Classical VDR Activity
Stress activates a special function of the Vitamin D receptor with the help of c-Jun, which can also prevent cell death.
research Calcipotriene/Betamethasone in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Review Article
The combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone is more effective and has fewer side effects for treating psoriasis.
research Advances in Psoriasis Therapy
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research The Transient Role of Calcium and Vitamin D During the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
research Enhancing 1α-Hydroxylase Activity with the 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-1α-Hydroxylase Gene in Cultured Human Keratinocytes and Mouse Skin
Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
research Nonscarring Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Clinico-Etiological Study from a Tertiary Care Center in North-West India
Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
research Radiation-Induced Alopecia
A man experienced hair loss from radiotherapy, which can be temporary or permanent depending on radiation dose, with potential treatments available.
research Vitamin D Receptor Ablation Alters Skin Architecture and Homeostasis of Dendritic Epidermal T Cells
Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
research The Epidermal Vitamin D System and Innate Immunity: Some More Light Shed on This Unique Photoendocrine System?
Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
research The Future of Vitamin D in Dermatology
Vitamin D could be important for many skin functions and synthetic versions may treat various skin diseases.
research Successful Treatment of Lichen Spinulosus with Topical Tacalcitol Cream
Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.
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.
research Management of Hair Loss After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: Insight Into the Pathophysiology With Implication for Better Management
Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
research An Overview of Management of Drug-Induced Hair and Nail Disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research From Molecular Biology to Therapeutics
The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
research Functional Analysis of VDR Gene Mutation R343H in a Child with Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets with Alopecia
The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Rickets: A Case Series in a Family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Trichotillomania Associated with a 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report
Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
research Molecular Signaling and Nutritional Regulation in the Context of Poultry Feather Growth and Regeneration
Good feather growth in poultry needs the right balance of proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
research Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets in Lebanese Patients: The p.R391S and p.H397P Variants Have Different Phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research Studies on the Efficacy of Methyl Esters of N-Alkyl Fatty Acids as Penetration Enhancers
Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Effect of Zinc, Iron, Ferritin, Vitamin B12 and Thyroid Function on Hair Loss in Iraqi Women
Low levels of vitamin B12, iron, ferritin, and zinc are linked to hair loss in Iraqi women.
research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings
Two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis were successfully treated after identifying risk factors.
research Medical Therapies
Combination therapies might work better for some vitiligo patients, but results vary.
research Measurement of Level of Vitamin D and Antioxidants in Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
research Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy: Understanding and Treating the Syndrome
The document concludes that managing Dunnigan-Type Familial Partial Lipodystrophy involves treating associated health issues and using medications like metformin and leptin replacement.
research Comment On: Serum Vitamin D3 Levels And Diffuse Hair Fall Among The Student Population In South India: A Case-Control Study
Vitamin D supplements might help reduce hair fall.