research Neuroendocrinology of the Hair Follicle: Principles and Clinical Perspectives
Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
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research Stress-Related Skin Disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
research Stress, Hair Growth Control, and the Neuro-Endocrine-Immune Connection
Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research New Developments in Our Understanding of Acne Pathogenesis and Treatment
We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
research Innate Immunity and the Regulation and Mobilization of Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Are the Old Players Playing a New Game?
Innate immunity genes in hair follicle stem cells might have new roles beyond traditional immune functions.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Folliculotropic Disease of Innate Immune Barrier Dysfunction?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
research Recent Advances in Neuropeptide-Related Omics and Gene Editing: Spotlight on NPY and Somatostatin and Their Roles in Growth and Food Intake of Fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research The Physiological and Pharmacological Roles of Prostaglandins in Hair Growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
research Cannabinoid Compounds as a Pharmacotherapeutic Option for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the Cutaneous Cannabinoid System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research TRPV3 as a Therapeutic Target for Itch
Blocking TRPV3 may help treat itch in dry skin conditions.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Melanin Production
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research It's Not All Traction: The Pseudo 'Fringe Sign' in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
research Treatment of Hirsutism With Cimetidine: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
research Cytokines
Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.
research Generation of Human Hair Follicle Organoids In Vitro and Ex Vivo by Co-Culture of Primary Human Hair Matrix Keratinocytes and Dermal Papilla Fibroblasts
Scientists successfully grew mini hair follicles using human skin cells, which could help treat baldness.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research Targeting Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Treatment of Impaired Wound Healing: A Systematic Review
Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Preventing the Development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Surgery
Preoperative pain assessment, regional anesthesia, and vitamin C can help prevent CRPS after surgery.
research Neural Mechanisms of Hair Growth Control
Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?
Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature and Proposed Treatment Protocol
PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
research The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond
Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
research Psychological Interventions in the Management of Common Skin Conditions
Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.