research Anatomy and Function of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
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research Anti-Inflammatory Role of 15-Lipoxygenase Contributes to the Maintenance of Skin Integrity in Mice
15-lipoxygenase helps keep skin healthy by reducing inflammation.
research Harnessing Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Skin Diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Chi-miR-30b-5p Inhibits Dermal Papilla Cells Proliferation by Targeting CaMKIIδ Gene in Cashmere Goat
A specific microRNA, chi-miR-30b-5p, slows down the growth of hair-related cells by affecting the CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goats.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological Clinical Disorders of Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Identification and Profiling of MicroRNA Between Back and Belly Skin in Rex Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus)
Different miRNAs in Rex rabbit skin affect cell processes and hair growth.
research Fibroblast Growth Factors Stimulate Hair Growth Through Beta-Catenin and Shh Expression in C57BL/6 Mice
Certain growth factors can promote hair growth in mice by activating hair growth-related proteins.
research Skin-Derived Stem Cells as a Source of Primordial Germ Cell and Oocyte-Like Cells
Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
research Hirsutism
Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
research Concentrated Conditioned Medium-Loaded Silk Nanofiber Hydrogels with Sustained Release of Bioactive Factors to Improve Skin Regeneration
The hydrogel with bioactive factors improves skin healing and regeneration.
research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female
The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.
research Leucine-Rich Repeat-Containing G-Protein-Coupled Receptors as Markers of Adult Stem Cells
Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
research Hair Removal by Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Sources
Lasers and intense pulsed light can safely and effectively remove hair by targeting hair follicles.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Beyond an Androgenic Aetiology?
Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated VDR Knockout Plays an Essential Role in the Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells Through Enhanced Relative Genes
Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Hair Loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research The Convergence Between Diagnostic Methods in Women With Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
research Endocrine Influences on Hair Growth
Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
research Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Hair Regrowth Inhibition by Activating Androgen Receptor in C57BL6 Mice Simulates Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.
research A Review of the Impact of Calorie Restriction on Stem Cell Potency
Eating fewer calories improves the ability of stem cells to repair and renew the body in various tissues.
research Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss
Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
research A Direct Link Between Prss53, Hair Curvature, and Skeletal Dysplasia
The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
research Hair and Scalp Variation Related to Gender
Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
research Advances in Hair Restoration: Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathway and Stem Cell-Based Therapies
New treatments for hair loss could involve using stem cells and a process called the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway to stimulate hair growth.
research Hypertrichosis Induced by Latanoprost
Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.