research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
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research Elemental Distribution in Medicinal Plants Commonly Used in Folklore Medicine in Mexico
Most medicinal plants in Mexican folklore have safe element levels, but arsenic exceeds safe limits in almost all.
research Synthesis and Structure–Activity Investigation of Iodinated Arylhydantoins and Arylthiohydantoins for Development as Androgen Receptor Radioligands
Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
research Quantitative Assessment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Computer-aided imaging system helps measure balding area in female pattern hair loss.
research Seasonal Variation in Hair Follicle Activity and Fiber Growth of Both Male and Female Merghoz Goats in Western Iran
Goat hair growth and follicle activity change with the seasons and differ between males and females.
research Topical Delivery of Fenugreek Seed Extract Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Based Hydrogels for Alopecia
Fenugreek seed extract in a nanoparticle gel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
research Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of the Skin, Nail, and Hair
The document explains what healthy skin, nails, and hair look like on an ultrasound.
research Real-Life Experience with Belimumab in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Control of Disease Activity and Flares in a Multicenter Cohort
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
research The Neuroscience of Age Perception
Humans can accurately guess age from faces, with women being slightly better at it, and age perception is linked to evolutionary factors.
research Photobiomodulation in Cells' Repair
Photobiomodulation helps reduce pain, lessen inflammation, heal wounds, and can be used in skin treatments. It also boosts hair growth in women with hair loss and may help fight microbes and prevent respiratory issues in COVID-19.
research Secondary Revision of Female Hairline Correction Surgery: Personal Experience
Secondary hairline correction surgery can be effective and satisfying when customized to the patient's needs.
research Crystallization and Preliminary X-Ray Analysis of the Human Androgen Receptor Ligand-Binding Domain with a Coactivator-Like Peptide and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
research Ethnomycological Study of Macrofungi Utilized by Pamona Community Around Lake Poso, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
The Pamona community uses 21 types of mushrooms for food, medicine, and other needs, highlighting the importance of conserving these resources.
research Was It Gold That Shone? Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications, Outcomes, and Safety Considerations
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Dermal Wnt/β-Catenin Activation Tunably Controls Hair Follicle Initiation
Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
research The De Novo DNA Methyltransferase DNMT3A Is Required for Epidermal Homeostasis
DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Mature Adipocytes Inhibit the Antimicrobial Function of Dermal Adipogenic Stem Cells: An Explanation for Impaired Cutaneous Defense in Obesity
Obesity can weaken the skin's ability to fight infections because fat cells stop and reduce the infection-fighting properties of nearby stem cells.
research Chemicals and Stem Cells in the Promotion of Regeneration
Chemicals and stem cells combined have advanced regenerative medicine with few safety concerns, focusing on improving techniques and treatment effectiveness.
research Associations Between Variants in the Cyclooxygenase 2 Enzyme Gene (PTGS2) and Development of Benign Prostate Enlargement
Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Interactions Between the Hair Follicle, the Arrector Pili Muscle, and the Sympathetic Nerve During Development and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Arrector pili muscle regulates hair follicle stem cells, DNA methylation needed for hair cycling, and Wnt/B-catenin signaling starts hair growth.
research Biochemical Analysis and Investigation on the Prospective Applications of Alkaline Protease from a Bacillus Cereus Strain
The enzyme from Bacillus cereus can be used in detergents and leather processing.
research Cosmetic Assessment of Human Hair by Confocal Microscopy
Confocal microscopy is better than scanning electron microscopy for studying hair in its natural state and understanding hair products' effects.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Monotherapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Study
More frequent PRP sessions with shorter intervals improve hair loss treatment.
research Preparation and Evaluation of a Multimodal Minoxidil Microemulsion Versus Minoxidil Alone in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia of Mixed Etiology: A Pilot Study
The multimodal microemulsion with minoxidil, diclofenac, and tea tree oil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
research A Novel Nanogel Formulation of Finasteride for Topical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Design, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation
The finasteride nanogel could be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
research Preparation of Finasteride Capsules-Loaded Drug Nanoparticles: Formulation, Optimization, In Vitro, and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation
Finasteride capsules with drug nanoparticles were made, improving stability, solubility, and effectiveness of drugs that don't dissolve well in water.
research Cell Fate Decisions: Emerging Roles for Metabolic Signals and Cell Morphology
Metabolic signals and cell shape influence how cells develop and change.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research Types of Hair Dye and Their Mechanisms of Action
Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.