research Hair Follicles, Their Disorders, and Their Opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
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research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Gefitinib: An Adverse Effects Profile
Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
research Curtailing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review of International Evidence-Based Guidelines and Implications
Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.
research TGF-β2 Is Specifically Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Modulates Hair Folliculogenesis
TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
research Disruption of Smad4 in Mouse Epidermis Leads to Depletion of Follicle Stem Cells
Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
research A Review of Medical and Surgical Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia
Use finasteride, minoxidil, and follicular unit transplantation for hair loss treatment.
research GLI2-Specific Transcriptional Activation of the Bone Morphogenetic Protein/Activin Antagonist Follistatin in Human Epidermal Cells
GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
research Ceria Nanozyme-Integrated Microneedles Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
Microneedles help treat hair loss by improving hair surroundings and promoting growth.
research Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity
Ketoconazole lotion can improve hair regrowth for some people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Medical Therapy for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Clinical Approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Oral Tofacitinib: A Promising Treatment in Atopic Dermatitis, Alopecia Areata, and Vitiligo
Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
research Toxic Hepatitis Induced by Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese Herbal Preparation
A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
research Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity
Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.
research Molecular Insights Into Chronotype and Time-of-Day Effects on Decision-Making
People's decision-making can be influenced by their internal biological clocks, as shown by gene expression, not just self-reported preferences for morning or evening.
research Skin: Basic Structure and Function
The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
research Mind the Gender Gap: Does Prolactin Exert Gender and Site-Specific Effects on the Human Hair Follicle?
Prolactin may affect hair growth differently based on gender and scalp area.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway That Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss
Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
research The Character 'Hairless' in the Mouse
Hairless mice lack fur due to a genetic mutation affecting skin response, not hormone issues.
research The Changes in the Hair Cycle During Gestation and the Post-Partum Period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
research Straight Hair Associated with Interferon-Alpha Plus Ribavirin in Hepatitis C Infection
ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
research Stem Cells and Alopecia: A Review of Pathogenesis
Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.
research Alefacept for Alopecia Areata
Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
research Vertical vs. Transverse Sections in Alopecia Biopsy Diagnosis
Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
research Time of Onset and Duration of Post-COVID-19 Acute Telogen Effluvium
Hair loss from COVID-19 usually starts around 45 days after infection and lasts about 47.5 days.
research Emerging Roles of Transit-Amplifying Cells in Tissue Regeneration and Cancer
Transit-amplifying cells are crucial for tissue repair and can contribute to cancer when they malfunction.
research Altered Resting-State Activity in Seasonal Affective Disorder
People with Seasonal Affective Disorder have different brain activity in certain areas when resting.
research Contemporary Medical Therapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.