research Geriatric Dermatology: Overview
Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
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research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Kerion
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Dermal-Epidermal Cross-Talk: Differential Interactions With Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Human dermal fibroblasts help microvascular endothelial cells grow, but not vice versa.
research Serum Irisin Level in Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
research The Role of Activins and Follistatins in Skin and Hair Follicle Development and Function
Activins and follistatins, part of the TGFβ family, are crucial for hair follicle development and skin health, affecting growth, repair, and the hair cycle.
research Lysophospholipid Mediators in Health and Disease
Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.
research The Covid-19 Vaccination: Autoimmune Phenomenon Alopecia Areata
COVID-19 vaccines may cause hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it.
research Control by a Hair’s Breadth: The Role of MicroRNAs in the Skin
MicroRNAs play a crucial role in skin and hair health, affecting everything from growth to aging, and could potentially be used in treating skin diseases.
research When Bugs and Drugs Conspire: Driving Acneiform Skin Toxicity
Certain cancer drugs interact with skin bacteria to cause acne-like rashes.
research Tumor Promotion in Skin: Are Active Oxygen Species Involved?
Active oxygen species might be involved in skin tumor growth, but their exact role is unclear.
research Injury-Induced Interleukin-1 Alpha Promotes Lgr5 Hair Follicle Stem Cells Regeneration and Proliferation via Regulating Regenerative Microenvironment in Mice
The protein interleukin-1 alpha helps regenerate hair follicles and increase stem cell growth in mice.
research Keratin 17 Impacts Global Gene Expression and Controls G2/M Cell Cycle Transition in Ionizing Radiation-Induced Skin Damage
Keratin 17 is important for skin's response to radiation, affecting many genes and cell division.
research Treatment Advances for Acne Vulgaris: The Scientific Role of Cannabinoids
Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.
research Evaluation of Hair Follicles as a Surrogate Tissue for Pharmacodynamic Response in Xenograft Tumors
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
research Proposal for Clinical Classification of Cutaneous Manifestations in COVID-19 and Post-Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2: An Observational Study
Most skin issues were due to COVID-19, with some caused by vaccines or treatments, and were categorized into five types.
research Familial 1q22 Microduplication Associated With Psychiatric Disorders, Intellectual Disability, and Late-Onset Autoimmune Inflammatory Response
A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Assessment of Alopecia: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
research Comparative Efficacy and Safety of JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
research Integral Roles of Specific Proteoglycans in Hair Growth and Hair Loss: Mechanisms Behind the Bioactivity of Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy with Nourkrin with Marilex in Pattern Hair Loss and Telogen Effluvium
Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
research Pathological Sequelae of Long-Haul COVID
Long-haul COVID can cause lasting symptoms affecting many body systems and may be linked to ongoing inflammation and immune system issues.
research Nitric Oxide Signal Transduction and Its Role in Skin Sensitization
Nitric oxide is important for skin functions and both helps protect against and contributes to skin inflammation and sensitization.
research Immune Cells in Cutaneous Wound Healing: A Review of Functional Data from Animal Models
Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
research Sex Differences in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates and the Potential Link to Prostate Cancer
Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.
research Potential of Delonix Polymeric Nanoparticles Containing Isotretinoin for Acne Treatment
Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
research Alopecia Areata Triggered by Psychological Stress and Successfully Treated with a Janus Kinase Inhibitor: Case Report
Stress-related hair loss was reversed with a special medication.
research The Wound Microbiome
The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
research Does Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Influence the Immune Response Against SARS-CoV-2 Independently From Rebound?
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir treatment may lead to a weaker immune response to COVID-19, but doesn't affect the chance of rebound.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Hair Regenerative Effect of Silk Fibroin Hydrogel with Incorporation of FGF-2-Liposome and Its Potential Mechanism in Mice with Testosterone-Induced Alopecia Areata
The silk fibroin hydrogel with FGF-2-liposome can potentially treat hair loss in mice.
research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.