research The Hair Follicle: A Paradoxical Androgen Target Organ
Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Deletion of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl 4-Hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-Lineage Mesenchymal Cells Leads to Congenital Truncal Alopecia
Removing HIF-P4H-2 from certain skin cells in mice causes hair loss on the body but not the head.
research Development of Pilomatrixoma at the Vaccination Site: A Rare Complication of COVID-19 Vaccination – A Case Report
A man developed a benign tumor at his COVID-19 vaccination site, which was successfully removed with surgery.
research Pilomatricoma on the Abdomen with Overlying Striae Distensae: A Unique Presentation
A rare case of a benign hair follicle tumor with unusual skin changes highlights the need for timely diagnosis to prevent potential cancer.
research Cultured Peribulbar Dermal Sheath Cells Can Induce Hair Follicle Development and Contribute to the Dermal Sheath and Dermal Papilla
Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.
research PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway Is Essential for De Novo Hair Follicle Regeneration
PI3K/Akt pathway is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
research The Arrector Pili Muscle: The Bridge Between the Follicular Stem Cell Niche and the Interfollicular Epidermis
The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
research Regeneration of Hair and Other Skin Appendages: A Microenvironment-Centric View
The microenvironment, especially mechanical forces, plays a crucial role in hair growth and could lead to new treatments for hair loss.
research Cutaneous Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: Implications in Human Disease and Treatment
Skin can produce blood cells, often due to disease, which might lead to new treatments for skin and blood conditions.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals an Inhibitory Effect of Dihydrotestosterone-Treated 2D- and 3D-Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells on Hair Follicle Growth
Dihydrotestosterone treatment on 2D and 3D-cultured skin cells slows down hair growth by affecting certain genes and could be a potential target for hair loss treatment.
research An Updated Review of the Sebaceous Gland and Its Role in Health and Diseases Part 2: Pathophysiological Clinical Disorders of Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Feature Identification of Skin Diseases and Laser Therapy with a Portable Optical Coherence Imaging System
A portable imaging system shows promise for diagnosing skin diseases and checking laser treatment effects.
research Photoacoustic Imaging as a Tool for Assessing Hair Follicular Organization
Photoacoustic imaging can accurately assess hair follicle density and orientation for hair transplant planning.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia
A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
research BMP Signaling in the Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche Regulates Hair Growth and Skin Pigmentation
BMP signaling controls hair growth and skin color.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Transcriptome Analysis of Improved Wool Production in Skin-Specific Transgenic Sheep Overexpressing Ovine β-Catenin
Genetically modified sheep with more β-catenin grew more wool without changing the wool's length or thickness.
research A Pair of Transmembrane Receptors Essential for the Retention and Pigmentation of Hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
research Targeting of CXXC5 by a Competing Peptide Stimulates Hair Regrowth and Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis
Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
research Hair Transplant: Evolution and Role in Treating Alopecia
Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
research Wound Regeneration Deficit in Rats Correlates with Low Morphogenetic Potential and Distinct Transcriptome Profile of Epidermis
Rats can't grow new hair follicles after skin wounds, unlike mice, due to differences in gene expression and response to WNT signaling.
research Knockout of p16INK4a Promotes Aggregative Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells
Removing p16INK4a from skin cells can lead to faster and more clumped growth, which might help with hair growth.
research Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Smoking-Induced Skin Damage
Alpha Lipoic Acid helps protect skin from smoking damage.
research Solitary Papule with Central Crater in a Young Man: Dermoscopy Picks the Clue
A young man's cheek papule was identified as a benign hair follicle tumor using a skin surface microscope.
research Early Leonine Facies with Alopecia in a Young Man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research M-CSF-Stimulated Myeloid Cells Can Convert Into Epithelial Cells to Participate in Re-Epithelialization and Hair Follicle Regeneration During Dermal Wound Healing
M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
research Wound Healing Induced Hair Follicle Regeneration
New hair can grow at wound sites, which could help improve treatments for hair loss and wound healing.
research Hair Follicle Morphogenesis During Embryogenesis, Neogenesis, and Organogenesis
The document concludes that understanding adult stem cells and their environments can help improve skin regeneration in the future.
research Repurposing DPP4-Inhibition to Improve Hair Follicle Activation and Regeneration
Blocking DPP4 can potentially speed up hair growth and regeneration, especially after injury or in cases of hair loss.