research Desmoglein 4 Mutations Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis in Humans, Mice, and Rats
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
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90-110 / 110 resultsresearch KCNQ Potassium Channels Modulate Sensitivity of Skin Down-Hair (D-Hair) Mechanoreceptors
KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
research Comment on Scalp Neuropathy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
research Sympathetic Reinnervation of Intact and Upper Follicle Xenografts into BALB/c-nu/nu Mice
Transplanted rat hair follicles grew hair and had increased but not fully restored nerve connections in mice.
research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia
The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research Transgenic Kallikrein 14 Mice Display Major Hair Shaft Defects Associated with Desmoglein 3 and 4 Degradation, Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation, and IL-36 Signature
Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
research Anatomy and Physiology of Hair
Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
research Floral Attractants in the Black Orchid Brasiliorchis Schunkeana: Clues for Presumed Sapromyophily and Potential Antimicrobial Activity
The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
research Neurobiology, Stem Cell Biology, and Immunology: An Emerging Triad for Understanding Tissue Homeostasis and Repair
The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
research Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signal Related to Sheep Wool Fineness
Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
research Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants Used in Dermatology in Turkey: A Review
Türkiye uses many local plants to treat skin problems.
research Mouse Models for the Study of Human Hair Loss
Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.
research Exogen Hair Characterization in Human Scalp
The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.
research Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: The Challenges Ahead
The document suggests creating a secure database for indigenous knowledge and recommends that the TKDL actively fight patents that slightly alter traditional knowledge.
research Determination of EtG in Body Hair Samples for Monitoring Teetotalism: A Suitable Alternative to Scalp Hair?
Body hair can be used to test for alcohol intake, especially in men.
research Strivilasa: An Ayurvedic Manuscript on Cosmetic Procedures, Aphrodisiacs, Diseases, and Medicines for Women
The manuscript "Strīvilāsa" offers ancient Ayurvedic knowledge on women's health, beauty treatments, and reproductive care.
research Forsythiasides: A Review of the Pharmacological Effects
Forsythiasides have multiple health benefits but may cause pseudoallergic reactions, and more research is needed.
research Cedrol Restricts the Growth of Colorectal Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo by Inducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Caspase-Dependent Apoptotic Cell Death
Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
research Dermo-Cosmetic Benefits of Marine Macroalgae-Derived Phenolic Compounds
Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.