research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
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research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
research Canine Noninflammatory Alopecia: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Common and Distinguishing Histological Characteristics
Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
research Smad4-Dependent Desmoglein-4 Expression Contributes to Hair Follicle Integrity
Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
COVID-19 can cause skin issues like chilblains and rashes, which may help in early detection, especially in patients without other symptoms.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem
Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, neurological, and physical side effects in some people after taking finasteride.
research Skin-Permeable Liposome Improved Stability and Permeability of bFGF Against Skin of Mice With Deep Second-Degree Scald to Promote Hair Follicle Neogenesis Through Inhibition of Scar Formation
A new liposome treatment helps heal deep burns on mice by improving hair regrowth and reducing scarring.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
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 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 Aminopterin in the Treatment of Leukemia in Children
Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria
Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.
research Clinical and Microscopic Features of Generalized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs (10 Cases)
Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Reduced Cell Cohesiveness of Outgrowths from Eccrine Sweat Glands Delays Wound Closure in Elderly Skin
Older people's sweat glands are less effective at helping skin wounds heal due to weaker cell connections.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Differential Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism
The document concludes that careful evaluation is needed to diagnose PCOS correctly due to similar symptoms in other conditions, and accurate testosterone level measurement is crucial.
research The Early Changes in Mouse Skin Following Topical Application of a Range of Middle Distillate Oil Products
Different oil products cause varying levels of skin irritation in mice, which could potentially lead to tumors.
research Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome: Two Case Reports and a Brief Review of the Literature
The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.
research New Pharmaceutical Concepts for Sebaceous Gland Diseases: Implementing Today's Pre-Clinical Data into Tomorrow's Daily Clinical Practice
New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Alpha-Spinasterol from Melandrium Firmum Attenuates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in a Rat Model
α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Hair Follicle Transcriptome Profiles During the Transition from Anagen to Catagen in Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus)
The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.
research From Surgery to Pharmacology to Gene Therapy: The Evolution of Hair Restoration Techniques
Hair restoration has evolved from surgery to drugs to potential gene therapy, with improved results and ongoing research driven by high demand.
research Telogen Effluvium Associated with the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole in a 55-Year-Old Woman with Parkinson's Disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research Clinical Case Notes: Lipoid Proteinosis - A Rare Disorder with Pathognomonic Lid Lesions
A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Acute Sensitivity of the Oral Mucosa to Oncogenic K-ras
Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.