research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
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research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
research Adult Skin Acute Stress Responses to Short-Term Environmental and Internal Aggression from Exposome Factors
Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Insights Learned from L457(3.43)R, an Activating Mutant of the Human Lutropin Receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research Polymorphisms in Androgen and Estrogen Receptor Genes: Effects on Male Aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery
The evaluation system improved patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to better results and satisfaction.
research Differences in Presentation and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Boys and Girls: Health Professionals' Perception
Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder may show different symptoms than boys, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses.
research Low-Level Laser and Light Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery
The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
research The Cry of the Children: The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
research Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering
Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
research Basic Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Implications for Endocrine Systems
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
research The Cry of the Children: The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research Alopecia and Hirsutism: Androgen-Dependent Skin Abnormalities in Women
The document says that hair loss in women is often due to androgenic alopecia, similar to male baldness, and that hirsutism is treated with hormonal and cosmetic methods.
research The Genetic Architecture of Alopecia Areata
Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
research Review on Alopecia Areata in the Middle East and Africa: Landscape and Unmet Needs
The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
research Progenitor Cell Dysfunctions Underlie Some Diabetic Complications
Diabetes causes lasting cell dysfunctions, leading to serious complications even after blood sugar is controlled.
research Immunology of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
research Immunological Abnormalities in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS involves immune system issues and inflammation, possibly leading to autoimmune diseases.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Paradigm for Disorders of Tissue Fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research The Pathobiology of Skin Aging
Skin aging is a complex process influenced by various factors, leading to wrinkles and sagging, and should be considered a disease due to its health impacts.
research Disturbance of the Circadian System in Shift Work and Its Health Impact
Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome
The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research Transient Calcium Entry by Plasmalogen-Mediated Activation of Receptor Potential Cation Channel Promotes AMPK Activity
Plasmalogens activate a channel in cells that may stimulate hair growth.
research Does a Picture of the Human Placenta Predict the Future?
The shape and size of the placenta may help predict future health risks for both mother and child.
research Aging of Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Their Niches
Aging changes hair stem cells and their environment, leading to gray hair and hair thinning, but understanding these changes could help develop treatments for hair regeneration.
research Apoptotic Dysregulation Mediates Stem Cell Competition and Tissue Regeneration
Cells lacking the Bax protein can outcompete others, leading to better tissue repair and hair growth.