2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Using laccase to add poly(tyrosine) to wool makes it less likely to shrink and stronger.
September 2023 in “The FASEB journal” Foxn1 is important for fat development, metabolism, and wound healing in skin.
January 2021 in “Health and Society” Healthy lifestyle changes, especially weight loss, can improve symptoms and overall health in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, especially if they are overweight or obese.
234 citations,
November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
45 citations,
May 2019 in “International Immunology” The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
14 citations,
July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
12 citations,
February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
8 citations,
December 2023 in “Social Science & Medicine” Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
5 citations,
December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
4 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” IL-4 and IL-13 might play a role in a type of hair loss similar to alopecia areata.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” Microemulsions could improve skin drug delivery but face challenges like complex creation and potential toxicity.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Biomedicines” Menopause can cause hair thinning and texture changes due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Turning food waste into useful products is key for a sustainable economy.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
May 2023 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” A new green method accurately measures finasteride and tadalafil in drugs and plasma.
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Life” Bioinspired polymers are promising for advanced medical treatments and tissue repair.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “Environmental research” Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
7 citations,
March 2017 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Breathing in fine particles or Asian dust short-term doesn't affect schoolchildren's skin symptoms.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS tend to be less optimistic than those without it.
19 citations,
March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Certain brain hormones and chemicals are linked to the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
23 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in reproductive health” Women of color in Northern Manhattan view hair care as important to their identity and culture, and education on harmful chemicals in hair products is needed.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower adrenal hormone levels may cause hair loss in postmenopausal women, certain patterns help diagnose nail cancer, and a gene variant linked to higher skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients suggests monitoring folate levels.
127 citations,
June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
18 citations,
June 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.
6 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.