research Anti-Androgen Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
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research Regenerative Potential and Clinical Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes
MSC-derived exosomes can help treat COVID-19, hair loss, skin aging, and arthritis.
research Intracrinology and the Skin
DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy
A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
research Evaluation of RU58841 as an Anti-Androgen in Prostate PC3 Cells and a Topical Anti-Alopecia Agent in the Bald Scalp of Stumptailed Macaques
RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
research Tsc2 Disruption in Mesenchymal Progenitors Regulates Hair Follicles and TGF Beta Signaling
Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.
research Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease or Syndrome) in Dogs: Treatment Approaches and Prognosis
Treatment can improve survival and symptoms in dogs with Cushing's disease, but outcomes are unpredictable.
research Imbalance of Some Trace Elements and Their Correction in Alopecia Areata
Correcting trace element imbalances may help reduce alopecia areata symptoms.
research TRPV3 Gain-of-Function Mutation Impairs Differentiation of Hair Follicle Inner Root Sheath
A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
research Genetically Null Mice Reveal a Central Role for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in the Differentiation of the Hair Follicle and Normal Hair Development
EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
research Tofacitinib Citrate for the Treatment of Nail Dystrophy Associated with Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
research Dietary Glucoraphanin Prevents the Onset of Psychosis in Adult Offspring After Maternal Immune Activation
Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.
research A Rare Case of Woolly Hair with Unusual Associations
The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
research Hair Loss Caused by Gain-of-Function Mutant TRPV3 Is Associated with Premature Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes
A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
research Nutritional Clinical Studies in Dermatology
Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
research Regulation of Stem Cell Fate by HSPGs: Implication in Hair Follicle Cycling
HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
research Tissue Engineering of the Reproductive System
Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
research Aesthetics in Psychosomatic Dermatology II: Skin Changes Experienced as Cutaneous Disease
People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
research Effectiveness of Terbinafine in Treating Toenail Onychomycosis and Associated Studies
Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed
The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research Lack of the Vitamin D Receptor Is Associated with Reduced Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Growth
Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
research Beyond Acne: Current Aspects of Sebaceous Gland Biology and Function
The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
research Valproic Acid Induces Hair Regeneration in Murine Model and Activates Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
research Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPARs) and PPAR Agonists: The Future in Dermatology Therapeutics?
PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
research Nanotechnology in Dermatology
Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
research Gene Expression During Drosophila Wing Morphogenesis and Differentiation
Key genes are crucial for Drosophila wing development and could be insecticide targets.
research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of the Cux/CDP Homeoprotein Gene
Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
research Animal and In Vitro Models for the Study of Hair Follicles
Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.