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.
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research Photosensory Function, Reception, and Response in Human Skin
Human skin responds to light with protective mechanisms, but more research is needed to understand these processes and their implications for health and therapy.
research Human Scalp Skin as an Abundant and Accessible Source for Eccrine Sweat Gland Isolation and Organ Culture
Researchers found a new way to isolate sweat glands from the scalp for study and culture.
research Human and Animal Cells Under Influence of Different Lighting and Stimuli
Different light affects cell functions and can help treat skin conditions.
research Single Cell Transcriptome Profiling of Human Interfollicular Epidermis Reveals Robust Heterogeneity and Divergent Differentiation Lineages
The human skin's outer layer has more variety in cell types and development paths than previously thought.
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 Differentiation of Human Dermal Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Cardiomyocytes by Treatment with 5-Azacytidine: Concept for Regenerative Therapy in Myocardial Infarction
Skin stem cells were turned into heart cells using a chemical, suggesting a new way to treat heart attacks.
research Human Hair Keratin Gradient Metallogel and Their Applications for Wound Healing
The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.
research In Vitro Culture Methods of Skin Cells for Optimal Skin Reconstruction by Tissue Engineering
New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
research Decision Letter: Role of Distinct Fibroblast Lineages and Immune Cells in Dermal Repair Following UV Radiation-Induced Tissue Damage
Different types of sun exposure can damage skin cells and affect healing, with chronic exposure being more harmful, and certain immune cells help in the repair process.
research The Repairing of Full-Thickness Skin Deficiency and Its Biological Mechanism Using Decellularized Human Amniotic Membrane as the Wound Dressing
Human amniotic membrane helps heal skin wounds faster and with less scarring.
research Cultured Follicles Offer Hope for Beating Baldness
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
research An Important Role of Cutaneous Lymphatic Vessels in Coordinating and Promoting Anagen Hair Follicle Growth
Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
research An Improved and Rapid Method to Construct Skin Equivalents from Human Hair Follicles and Fibroblasts
Researchers created a quick, cost-effective way to make skin-like tissue from hair follicles and fibroblasts.
research Xenobiotic-Metabolizing Enzymes in the Skin of Rat, Mouse, Pig, Guinea Pig, Man, and in Human Skin Models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
research Air Pollution, Autophagy, and Skin Aging: Impact of Particulate Matter on Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Response to Porphyra-334 Treatment by RNA-Seq
Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
research Role of the ABCA4 Gene Expression in the Clearance of Toxic Vitamin A Derivatives in Human Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Keratinocytes
The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
research Human αβ and γδ T Cells in Skin Immunity and Disease
Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
research IL-9 Mediated Human Primary Keratinocytes Invasion Is Dependent on MLC Controlled Contractility and Independent of MMP Activity
IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
research Enhanced Follicular Delivery of Finasteride to Human Scalp Skin Using Heat and Chemical Penetration Enhancers
Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
research Allergens of Permanent Hair Dyes Induce Epidermal Damage, Skin Barrier Loss, and IL-1 Alpha Increase in Epidermal In Vitro Model
Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
research Beta Human Papillomavirus and Merkel Cell Polyomavirus in Skin Neoplasms
Beta-HPV and MCPyV are linked to certain skin cancers, with ongoing research and vaccine development.
research Mapping Human Skin: One Sequenced Cell at a Time
The article concludes that creating a detailed map of normal human skin at the single-cell level is important.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research Epidermal Growth Factor, Innovation and Safety
Recombinant human epidermal growth factor is versatile, effective, and safe for long-term skin and mucosal treatments.
research Cultured Human Skin Fibroblasts: A Model for the Study of Androgen Action
research Sulfation of Minoxidil by Multiple Human Cytosolic Sulfotransferases
Minoxidil breakdown varies by enzymes, affecting hair loss treatment effectiveness.
research Low Temperature and MTOR Inhibition Favor Human Epidermal Stem Cell Maintenance
Keeping human skin stem cells is easier with low temperatures and mTOR inhibition.
research Angiogenin Is Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Stimulates Hair Growth
Angiogenin helps hair grow by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.