research Epidermal Homeostasis: A Balancing Act of Stem Cells in the Skin
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing the skin and hair, using a complex mix of signals to do so.
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research Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes
Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
research Thyroid Hormone Action in Epidermal Development and Homeostasis and Its Implications in the Pathophysiology of the Skin
Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
research Transcriptomics Identifies Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Androgenetic Alopecia
Found new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
research Effect of 5α-Dihydrotestosterone and Testosterone on Apoptosis in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
research Proline-Rich Protein-Like PRPL1 Controls Elongation of Root Hairs in Arabidopsis Thaliana
A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana, AtPRPL1, affects root hair length but not cell wall composition.
research Development of Gene Therapy for Inner Ear Disease: Using Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction as a Vehicle for Translational Research
Gene therapy, especially using atoh1, shows promise for creating functional sensory hair cells in the inner ear, but dosing and side effects need to be managed for clinical application.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
research Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
research A Human Prenatal Skin Cell Atlas Reveals Immune Cell Regulation of Skin Morphogenesis
Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
research Small T Antigen From a Folliculotropic Polyomavirus Activates Canonical Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling In Vivo
A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Exploring the Role of MicroRNAs in Alopecia Areata
Certain microRNAs may protect against hair loss in alopecia areata and could be potential treatment targets.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Hormone-Induced Aberrations in Electromagnetic Adhesion Signaling as a Developmental Factor of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
research Characterization and Expression Analysis of KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 Genes in Liaoning New-Breeding Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles
KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research Discrete Nanoscale Distribution of Hair Lipids Fails to Provide Humidity Resistance
Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
research Identification of a Preferred Substrate Peptide for Transglutaminase 3 and Detection of In Situ Activity in Skin and Hair Follicles
The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Melanin Production
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Fibroblast Heterogeneity: Implications for Human Disease
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in diseases and healing, and more research on them could improve treatments.
research Structure–Property Relationships of Meta-Kerateine Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.