research Plasma Androsterone/Epiandrosterone Sulfates as Markers of 5α-Reductase Activity: Effect of Finasteride in Normal Men
Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
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research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Testosterone Enhances Expression and Functional Activity of Epithelial Sodium Channel, Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator, and Sodium Hydrogen Exchanger in Vas Deferens of Sex-Steroid Deficient Male Rats
Testosterone changes how certain channels work in male rat reproductive tracts, affecting fertility-related fluid balance.
research Protein Kinase C Is a Key Target for Attenuation of Leigh Syndrome by Rapamycin
Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
research Protein Kinase C Downregulation Upon Rapamycin Treatment Attenuates Neuroinflammation and Mitochondrial Disease
Rapamycin treatment helps reduce brain inflammation and symptoms of mitochondrial disease by blocking specific pathways in mice.
research Elevated Expression of Osteopontin Splice Variants in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Compared to Normal Skin and Adult Keratinocytes
Nonmelanoma skin cancers have higher levels of certain osteopontin variants than normal skin.
research All Roads Lead to the Nucleus: Integration of Signaling, Transcription Factor-Mediated, and Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
research Editors' Picks
ANp63 is crucial for skin integrity, new filaggrin gene mutations link to eczema, hair can regrow from non-stem cells, sunburns are increasing, and glucocorticoids help treat skin allergies by affecting immune cells.
research Corrections to 'Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective'
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPARs) and PPAR Agonists: The Future in Dermatology Therapeutics?
PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
research Effects of PNU157706, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Rat Epididymal Sperm Maturation and Fertility
PNU157706 reduced rat sperm movement and fertility without affecting offspring health.
research Expression of Androgen Receptor Coactivator ARA70/ELE1 in Androgenic Alopecia
The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
research Reply to Finasteride and Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.
research Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts Revisited: A Novel Classification Based on Morphological and Molecular Features
The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.
research FGF7-Dependent Inhibition of Human Hair Growth by an Osteopontin-Derived Peptide: A Novel Solution for Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
research 17β-Estradiol May Control Human Hair Follicle Growth Also via Up-Regulating the Expression of Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1
17β-estradiol may help hair growth by increasing cannabinoid receptor type 1.
research Specific In Vivo Ablation of Lrig1-Positive Follicular Stem Cells Results in Sebaceous Gland Loss in Mice
Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
research Biological Effects of Electrical Epilation on Human Hair Follicles and Perifollicular Skin Ex Vivo
Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
research 266 Myristoylphorbol Acetate (MPA) Enhances Metastasis Via Up-Regulation of Eph A2 Transcription Activity
MPA increases cancer spread by boosting Eph A2 activity.
research Novel Drugs Targeting Retinoic Acid Receptors
Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
research Finasteride And Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride might lower melanoma risk.
research Control of Hair Growth and Follicle Size by VEGF-Mediated Angiogenesis
VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Lipoatrophy and Severe Metabolic Disturbance in Mice with Fat-Specific Deletion of PPARγ
Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Androgens Protect Against Apolipoprotein E4-Induced Cognitive Deficits
Androgens can help prevent memory problems caused by apoE4.
research Cyclooxygenases in the Skin: Pharmacological and Toxicological Implications
Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.