research Minireview: Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
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research Hair Deformities: Treatment Through Hair Restoration Surgery
Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.
research The Ziering Whorl Classification of Scalp Hair
Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
research Book Reviews
The reviews highlighted practical advice and insights from various psychology and therapy books.
research Classified Advertising Section from the American Medical Association, December 26, 1990
The document listed medical job ads and guidelines for breast cancer screening.
research Reversible Alopecia with Localized Scalp Necrosis After Accidental Embolization of the Parietal Artery with Hyaluronic Acid
Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
research The Secret Life of the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles create different cell layers and proteins, controlled by various molecules.
research Alopecia Areata in Aging C3H/HeJ Mice
Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
research Androgen Induction of Follicular Epithelial Cell Growth Is Mediated via Insulin-like Growth Factor-I from Dermal Papilla Cells
Male hormones promote hair cell growth by using a growth factor from nearby skin cells.
research Melanogenesis During the Anagen-Catagen-Telogen Transformation of the Murine Hair Cycle
Hair stops producing melanin as it transitions from the growth phase to the resting phase.
research The Origin of Citrulline-Containing Proteins in the Hair Follicle and the Chemical Nature of Trichohyalin, an Intracellular Precursor
research Expression of the Bcl-2 Proto-Oncogene in the Cycling Adult Mouse Hair Follicle
research Male Accessory Sex Glands
Male accessory sex glands in rats rarely develop tumors and respond to hormones.
research Long-Term Toxicity Studies on Oxidation Hair Dyes
The hair dye formulations tested did not cause long-term toxicity or cancer in mice.
research Human Hair Follicle Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-diol Metabolism: Effect of Exposure to a Coal Tar-Containing Shampoo
Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
research Androgen Receptors and Androgen-Dependent Initiation of Protein Synthesis in the Prostate
Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
research Interspecies Variations in Response to Topical Application of Selected Zinc Compounds
Different zinc compounds cause varying levels of skin irritation in animals.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase Activity in Relation to DNA Synthesis in Mouse Interfollicular Epidermis and Hair Follicles
research Some Observations on the Proteins of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of Hair Follicles
research Expression of HLA-DR in Hair Follicles in Alopecia Areata
research Metabolism of Androgens by Isolated Human Beard Hair Follicles
Human beard hair follicles change testosterone into other related hormones, but don't much change androstenedione into testosterone.
research Androgens
Testosterone is made by Leydig cells, is active when not bound to proteins, and works by binding to receptors in muscles and other tissues.
research Biphasic Effect of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Human Hair Follicle Growth and Hair Fiber Production in Whole-Organ Cultures
Small amounts of Vitamin D3 can boost hair growth, but too much can stop it.
research Hair Transplantation: The Punch Graft Technique
The punch graft technique effectively redistributes hair to cover bald areas.
research Isolation and Properties of Inner Sheath Cells of Hair Follicles
research Nutritional Factors Influencing Hair and Wool Growth
research Pigmentary Disorders in Black Skin
The argon gas-based cryotherapy effectively reduced keloid scars but caused some hypopigmentation and had a recurrence rate, especially in Afro-American patients.
research Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 Level in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata
research Early Recurrence of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts After Er:YAG Laser Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review
Er:YAG laser therapy is not effective for widespread facial eruptive vellus hair cysts due to recurrence and side effects.
research Keratin Pattern in Hyperkeratotic and Ulcerated Gastric Pars Oesophagea in Pigs
Epithelial proliferation and hyperkeratosis are linked to gastric ulcers in pigs.