research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Paracrine Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 4 Inhibits Melanocyte Differentiation in Hair Follicle
A protein called sFRP4 from skin cells stops the development of pigment-producing cells in hair.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research COX2-ATP Synthase Regulates Spine Follicle Size in Hedgehogs
COX2 and ATP synthase control the size of hedgehog spines.
research Investigation Into the Role of HIF-1A Stabilization in Hair Follicle Metabolism
Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
research Integrated Analysis of miRNAs and mRNA Profiling Reveals the Potential Role of miRNAs in Sheep Hair Follicle Development
Certain miRNAs may play a role in sheep hair follicle development, which could help improve wool production.
research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
research The Role of Melatonin in Neuroectodermal-Mesodermal Interactions: The Hair Follicle Synthesizes Melatonin and Expresses Functional Melatonin Receptors
Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
research Extracellular Vesicles Derived from MSCs Activate Dermal Papilla Cells In Vitro and Promote Hair Follicle Conversion from Telogen to Anagen in Mice
Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
research Squalene-Containing Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Promote Percutaneous Absorption and Hair Follicle Targeting of Diphencyprone for Treating Alopecia Areata
Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
research Strategies to Enhance Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions for Human Hair Follicle Bioengineering
Improving the environment and cell interactions is key for creating human hair in the lab.
research Eccrine Sweat Glands Associate With the Human Hair Follicle Within a Defined Compartment of Dermal White Adipose Tissue
Sweat glands and hair follicles are structurally connected within a specific layer of skin fat.
research Exploring the Brain-Skin Connection: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
research Transepidermal UV Radiation of Scalp Skin Ex Vivo Induces Hair Follicle Damage That Is Alleviated by Topical Treatment with Caffeine
Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
research Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy on Alopecia Areata in Cellular and Hair Follicle Organ Culture Models
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
research The Glypican-1/HGF/C-Met and Glypican-1/VEGF/VEGFR2 Ternary Complexes Regulate Hair Follicle Angiogenesis
Glypican-1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
research Decoction and Fermentation of Selected Medicinal Herbs Promote Hair Regrowth by Inducing Hair Follicle Growth in Conjunction with Wnt Signaling
Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
research Mind the Gender Gap: Does Prolactin Exert Gender and Site-Specific Effects on the Human Hair Follicle?
Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
research The Impact of Particle Size of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers on Follicular Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mouse and Human Hair Follicle Penetration
400 nm particles penetrate hair follicles best, but mouse models aren't fully reliable for human studies.
research Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide, Whose Receptor-Mediated Signaling May Be Defective in Alopecia Areata, Provides Protection from Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse
A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege and Its Collapse in Alopecia Areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Dermal Sheath Cells and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Dermal sheath cells can help grow new hair follicles and show promise in treating hair loss.
research Premature Graying as a Consequence of Compromised Antioxidant Activity in Hair Bulb Melanocytes and Their Precursors
Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
research Keep Quiet—How Stress Regulates Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Stress hormone corticosterone suppresses hair growth by affecting stem cell activity and Gas6 protein expression.
research Hair Follicle Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells Stimulate Hair Growth in Transplanted Mice
Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.
research Hair Follicle Regeneration by Injection of Follicular Cells
Injecting follicular cells into skin can lead to the formation of new hair follicles.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Melanin Production
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Review of Hair Follicle Dermal Cells
Dermal cells are key in controlling hair growth and could potentially be used in hair loss treatments, but more research is needed to improve hair regeneration methods.