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Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research Dermal-Epidermal Interactions: Follicle-Derived Cell Populations in the Study of Hair-Growth Mechanisms
Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
research Transcriptomic Regulation of Seasonal Coat Color Change in Hares
Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
research Medical Treatment of Hirsutism in Women
Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
research Hair and Nail Involvement in Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research The Expression of Vitamin D-Upregulated Protein 1 in Skin and Its Interaction with Sciellin in Cultured Keratinocytes
VDUP1 is found in skin and hair follicles, interacts with sciellin, and may help regulate skin cell differentiation.
research Pre-Aggregation of Scalp Progenitor Dermal and Epidermal Stem Cells Activates the WNT Pathway and Promotes Hair Follicle Formation In Vitro and In Vivo Systems
Grouping certain skin cells together activates a growth pathway that helps create new hair follicles.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia Real-Time Assessment
Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.
research Effects of Topical Emu Oil on Burn Wounds in the Skin of Balb/c Mice
Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
research A Clinical Study of Geriatric Dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research Serum Drug Level-Related Sodium Valproate-Induced Hair Loss
High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Female
A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research A Model System for Long-Term Serum-Free Suspension Organ Culture of Human Fetal Tissues: Experiments on Digits and Skin from Multiple Body Regions
Scientists developed a method to grow human fetal skin and digits in a lab for 3-4 weeks, which could help study skin features and understand genetic interactions in tissue formation.
research Can Dermal Delivery of Therapeutics Be Improved Using Thermoresponsive Nanogels?
Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
research Keratinocytes Maintain Compartmentalization Between Dermal Papilla and Fibroblasts in 3D Heterotypic Tri-Cultures
Keratinocytes help keep hair follicle cells and skin cells separate in 3D cultures, which is important for hair growth research.
research Effect of Ficus Carica Leaf Extract on the Gene Expression of Selected Factors in HaCaT Cells
Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
research Pigmented Casts in Alopecia: A 2014 Study
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
research Characterization and Causal Investigations of an Alopecia Syndrome in Australian Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus)
Young female Australian fur seals are losing hair due to low tyrosine and zinc levels and high pollution exposure.
research Aggressive Squamous Cell Carcinoma Developing in a Giant Epidermal Cyst of the Abdomen
A woman died from cancer that spread from a long-standing cyst on her abdomen.
research Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
research Nutrition of Women with Hair Loss During Menopause
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
research The Use of Trilostane for the Treatment of Alopecia X in Alaskan Malamutes
Trilostane effectively treated hair loss in Alaskan Malamutes with no adverse effects.
research Histochemical Observation of the Cell Membrane Complex of Hair
The Cell Membrane Complex in hair has both water-attracting and water-repelling layers.
research Nanoemulsion Vehicles as Carriers for Follicular Delivery of Luteolin
Nanoemulsion is a promising method for delivering luteolin to promote hair growth without minoxidil's side effects.
research Neural Stem Cells Restore Hair Growth Through Activation of the Hair Follicle Niche
Neural stem cell extract can safely promote hair growth in mice.
research Topical Tacalcitol Ointment Can Be a Good Therapeutic Choice in Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli
Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.