research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal-Access Multiethnic Case-Control Series of Veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
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research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research An Innovative Experimental Petrographic Study of Concrete Produced by Animal Bones and Human Hair Fibers
Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.
research Anti-Zika Activity of a Library of Synthetic Carbohydrate Receptors
Some synthetic carbohydrate receptors, especially compounds 3 and 15, show strong potential for treating Zika virus.
research Environmental Exposure to Platinum Group Elements Released by Automotive Catalytic Converters: The Risk for Children
Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Dicerocaryum Senecioides Phytochemicals
Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
research Survival of Densely Packed Follicular Unit Grafts Using the Lateral Slit Technique
Densely packed hair grafts can survive well using the lateral slit technique.
research Clinical Development of Topoisomerase-Interactive Drugs
New drugs targeting DNA enzymes show promise for cancer treatment but have side effects like immune system suppression and hair loss.
research Targeting the Stem Cell Niche: Role of Collagen XVII in Skin Aging and Wound Repair
Collagen XVII is important for skin aging and wound healing.
research Effectiveness of the Combinational Treatment of Laminaria Japonica and Cistanche Tubulosa Extracts in Hair Growth
Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Plucked Human Hair Shafts and Biomolecular Medical Research
Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
research Why Were Sardinians the Shortest Europeans? A Journey Through Genes, Infections, Nutrition, and Sex
Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.
research Septin4 Promotes Cell Death in Human Colon Cancer Cells by Interacting with BAX
Septin4 helps kill colon cancer cells by working with the protein BAX.
research Somatization in Dermatology Patients: Sociocultural Perspectives
Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
research Markers of Peripheral Androgen Action In Vivo and In Vitro
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Trichotillomania: A Review of Impulse-Control Disorder and Treatment Options
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research Stem Cells Tightly Regulate Dead Cell Clearance to Maintain Tissue Fitness
Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
research Hair Cortisol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
research Antioxidant Enzyme Expression of mRNA and Protein in the Epididymis of Finasteride-Treated Male Rat Offspring During Postnatal Development
Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
research In Vitro Culture Methods of Skin Cells for Optimal Skin Reconstruction by Tissue Engineering
New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
research High Response Rate to Bexxar in Advanced Stage Prior Treatment-Resistant Follicular Lymphoma
Bexxar treatment led to a high response rate in patients with advanced-stage, treatment-resistant follicular lymphoma.
research Spatio-Temporal Regulation of Gene Expression Defines Subpopulations of Epidermal Stem Cells
Different types of skin stem cells can change and adapt, which is important for developing new treatments.
research Montagna Symposium 2017—Precision Dermatology: Next Generation Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The symposium highlighted the importance of understanding disease mechanisms for targeted dermatology treatments.
research Role of Direct Immunofluorescence on Outer Root Sheath of Hair Follicle in Monitoring Disease Activity of Pemphigus Vulgaris
Testing hair roots with a special dye is a simple, non-invasive way to check disease progress in pemphigus vulgaris patients.
research Aging Skin: A Window to the Body
Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
research Bioengineering Skin Constructs
Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.
research Stem Cells and Their Niches
The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.