research Androgen Actions on the Human Hair Follicle: Perspectives
Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.
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research Thymosin Beta 4 Increases Hair Growth by Activation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Thymosin β4 promotes hair growth by activating stem cells in hair follicles.
research Epidermal Differentiation Complex: A Review on Its Epigenetic Regulation and Potential Drug Targets
Understanding how EDC genes are regulated can help develop better drugs for skin diseases.
research Phospholipase A2 in Skin Biology: New Insights from Gene-Manipulated Mice and Lipidomics
Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
research A Hairy Situation: PADIs in Regeneration and Alopecia
Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
research Epidermal Retinol Dehydrogenases Cyclically Regulate Stem Cell Markers and Clock Genes and Influence Hair Composition
Enzymes involved in Vitamin A metabolism affect hair growth and type in mice.
research Successful Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss with Spironolactone in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research Mice Lacking the Epidermal Retinol Dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 Display Accelerated Hair Growth and Enlarged Meibomian Glands
Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research New Target for Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
research Bioengineered Polyester Nanoparticles for the Synergistic Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia via the Suppression of 5α-Reductase and Knockdown of Androgen Receptor
Bioengineered nanoparticles can effectively treat hair loss by targeting specific enzymes and receptors.
research Serotoninergic And Melatoninergic Systems Are Fully Expressed In Human Skin
Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.
research Two Hypomorphic Alleles of Mouse Ass1 as a New Animal Model of Citrullinemia Type I and Other Hyperammonemic Syndromes
Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
research Stress-Sensing in the Human Greying Hair Follicle: Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) Depletion in Hair Bulb Melanocytes in Canities-Prone Scalp
Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
research Vitamin D Metabolism and Function in the Skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
research Herbal Extracts Induce Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles
Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
research A Platform for Determining Medicinal Plants with Targeted 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Modulation for Possible Hair Loss Prevention
The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
research Melanogenesis Is Coupled to Murine Anagen: Toward New Concepts for the Role of Melanocytes and the Regulation of Melanogenesis in Hair Growth
Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
research Increased Androgen Bioavailability Is Associated With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
research Androgens and Androgen Receptor Action in Skin and Hair Follicles
Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
research Steroidogenic Isoenzymes in Human Hair and Their Potential Role in Androgenetic Alopecia
Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors: Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Skin and Hair Disease
Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Current Perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol as a Novel Active Cosmetic Ingredient Composition for Relieving Hair Loss Symptoms
A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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 A Rare Association of Mauriac Syndrome and Van Wyk-Grumbach Syndrome in a Young Saudi Girl with Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review
A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
research Teriflunomide and Its Mechanism of Action in Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
research Expression of mRNA for Androgen Receptor, 5α-Reductase, and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.