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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research Dermal Wnt/β-Catenin Activation Tunably Controls Hair Follicle Initiation
Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
research Autoimmune Skin Disorders
The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
research The Human Papillomavirus Type 11 Upstream Regulatory Region Triggers Hair-Follicle-Specific Gene Expression in Transgenic Mice
The HPV type 11 region activates hair-specific gene expression in mice.
research Endocrine-Skin Interactions
Hormone imbalances can cause specific skin changes, which may help in early detection of endocrine disorders.
research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
research Perspectives in Dermatopathology: Telomeres and Telomerase in Aging and Cancer with Emphasis on Cutaneous Disease
Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
research Nanotechnology-Based Cosmetics for Hair Care
Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
research Boron Deficiency Responses in Maize (Zea Mays L.) Roots
Boron deficiency in maize affects leaf boron levels and nutrient uptake differently depending on root hair presence and soil type.
research 5α-Reductase Type 1 Inhibition of Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Prepared by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid
Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
research Trelles-Jaeger Lid Plate
Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
research Downstream Molecular Responses to Volatile Signaling in Roots
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
research Hdac1 and Hdac2 Regulate the Quiescent State and Survival of Hair-Follicle Mesenchymal Niche
Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases
Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
research Comprehensive Overview of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The document concludes that lifestyle changes and medical treatments can significantly reduce symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a chronic skin condition.
research De Novo Filament Formation by Human Hair Keratins K85 and K35 Follows a Filament Development Pattern Distinct from Cytokeratin Filament Networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research Allopregnanolone Alters the Gene Expression Profile of Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
research Pruritus, Allergy and Autoimmunity: Paving the Way for an Integrated Understanding of Psychodermatological Diseases
The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
research Recent Progress in Understanding the Effect of Sympathetic Nerves on Hair Follicle Growth
Stress can cause hair loss by affecting nerve-related hair growth, and noradrenaline might help prevent this.
research Effects of Periplaneta Americana Extracts on the Growth and Proliferation of Cutaneous Interstitial Cells in Cutaneous-Wound Healing
Kangfuxin (KFX) extract speeds up wound healing and improves skin regeneration.
research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
research Abstracts
Young HS patients often have other physical and mental health issues, and research on HS covers a wide range of topics including genetics, triggers, treatments, and the need for more data.
research Tyrosinase Depletion Prevents the Maturation of Melanosomes in the Mouse Hair Follicle
Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
research Type I Keratin 17 Protein Is Phosphorylated on Serine 44 by p90 Ribosomal Protein S6 Kinase 1 in a Growth- and Stress-Dependent Fashion
Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
research Mutations in the Helix Termination Motif of Mouse Type I IRS Keratin Genes Impair the Assembly of Keratin Intermediate Filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research JAAD Grand Rounds Quiz on Dermatological Conditions
The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
research Innovations Hair Restoration Surgeons Have Made to Adapt to the Challenges of Follicular Unit Excision
Hair restoration surgeons have improved follicular unit excision (hair transplant method) by using innovative tools and techniques, reducing hair damage and increasing success rates.
research Single Cell Transcriptome Profiling of Human Interfollicular Epidermis Reveals Robust Heterogeneity and Divergent Differentiation Lineages
The human skin's outer layer has more variety in cell types and development paths than previously thought.
research Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Studies and Findings
Glycerol may improve wound healing and prevent keloids, a device can measure itch intensity, male pattern baldness is highly heritable, and fumaric acid esters may work for psoriasis by causing cell death in T cells.
research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus
The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.