research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research The Itchy Scalp: Scratching for an Explanation
Scalp itching is common and hard to diagnose due to the complex nerve structure of the scalp.
research The Genetic Architecture of Alopecia Areata
Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
research PI3K-Akt-mTOR and Associated Signaling Pathways as Molecular Drivers of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Update on Therapeutic Strategy Using Natural and Synthetic Compounds
Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research Cannabinoids and Their Receptors in Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids might help treat skin problems but more research is needed to be sure.
research Regulatory Effects of Thai Rice By-Product Extracts from Oryza Sativa L. Cv. Bue Bang 3 CMU and Bue Bang 4 CMU on Melanin Production, Nitric Oxide Secretion, and Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition
BB4CMU rice bran oil may help treat hair loss and gray hair.
research Proteome Analysis of Alpine Merino Sheep Skin Reveals New Insights into the Mechanisms Involved in Regulating Wool Fiber Diameter
Key proteins and pathways regulate wool fiber diameter in Alpine Merino sheep.
research Allergens of Permanent Hair Dyes Induce Epidermal Damage, Skin Barrier Loss, and IL-1 Alpha Increase in Epidermal In Vitro Model
Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
research Cell Death as an Architect of Adult Skin Stem Cell Niches
Cell death shapes skin stem cell environments, affecting inflammation, repair, and cancer.
research A Keratinocyte-Specific Epoxygenase, CYP2B12, Metabolizes Arachidonic Acid with Unusual Selectivity, Producing a Single Major Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid
CYP2B12 enzyme in skin cells converts arachidonic acid into specific bioactive lipids.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: Physiology and Pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research Extraskeletal Actions of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
research Development and Progression of Alopecia in the Vitamin D Receptor Null Mouse
Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
research Disruption of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Contributes to Hair Follicle Cycling Deficiency in VDR Knockout Mice
Mice without Vitamin D receptors have hair growth problems because of issues in the hedgehog signaling pathway.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research Vitamin D in Dermatology and Cosmetology
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
research The Suppression of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Is Associated with Skin Carcinogenesis
Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
research Vitamin D and the Skin
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 Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Vitamin D Resistance
Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
research Epidermal Pigmentation in the Human Lineage as an Adaptation to Ultraviolet Radiation
Forensic DNA Phenotyping can help predict physical traits from crime scene DNA to identify suspects.
research The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin, and while most people get enough from their diet, not having enough can cause skin and hair problems.
research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis Through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance
The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
research Acyl-CoA Binding Protein and Epidermal Barrier Function
ACBP is essential for healthy skin and fur by maintaining the skin's barrier function.
research The Role of Glucosylceramides in Keratinocyte Differentiation and Epidermal Barrier Function
Glucosylceramides are essential for healthy skin and proper wound healing.
research Epidermal PPARγ Is a Key Homeostatic Regulator of Cutaneous Inflammation and Barrier Function in Mouse Skin
PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
research Multiple Roles of Integrin-Linked Kinase in Epidermal Development, Maturation, and Pigmentation Revealed by Molecular Profiling
ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.