research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
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30 / 1000+ results research Knismesis: The Aversive Facet of Tickle
Light tickling can be unpleasant and may feel worse for individuals with autism.
research ELife Assessment: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
research Joint Public Review: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
research Author Response: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
The transcription factor Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve development in touch receptors.
research The Development of Cutaneous Afferent Pathways in Fetal Sheep: A Structural and Functional Study
Fetal sheep develop skin nerve pathways and responses to touch and heat between 75 and 134 days of gestation.
research Touch Receptors Undergo Rapid Remodeling in Healthy Skin
Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
research Anatomical Mapping and Density of Merkel Cells in Skin and Mucosae of the Dog
Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
research Contemporary Hair Transplantation
Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
research Diversification and Specialization of Touch Receptors in Skin
Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
research The Specification Of Merkel Cell In The Back Skin And Glabrous Paw Skin Is Controlled By FGFR2-Mediated Signaling
FGFR2 signaling controls Merkel cell formation in different skin regions.
research The Structure and Organization of Lanceolate Mechanosensory Complexes at Mouse Hair Follicles
Lanceolate complexes in mouse hair follicles are essential for touch and depend on specific cells for maintenance and regeneration.
research The Cellular Basis of Mechanosensory Merkel-Cell Innervation During Development
BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
research Decision Letter: Hair Follicle Epidermal Stem Cells Define a Niche for Tactile Sensation
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
research Autologous Stem Cell-Based Interventions in Australia: Exploring Patient Experience in Light of Regulatory Exceptionalism
Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
research Indications for Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Patients With Chronic Scalp Pain (Trichodynia)
Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
research Hair Follicle Epidermal Stem Cells Define a Niche for Tactile Sensation
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research Dilated Tonic Pupils with Tabes Dorsalis in Neurosyphilis as First Manifestation of HIV/AIDS: A Video Report
Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.
research Trichodynia: An Update on Definition, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition needing targeted treatments beyond symptom management.
research Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-15L, a Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Lip and Perioral Enhancement: One-Year Results From a Randomized, Controlled Study
VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
research Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device That Reduces Graft Injury and Improves Ergonomics in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
research Cutaneous Manifestations at Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Among Iraqi Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.
research Incidence of Cicatricial Alopecia Among New Alopecia Patients Undergoing Platelet-Rich Plasma
6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
research Skin Structure
Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.
research Application of an Artificial Intelligence Photographic Device to Track Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment Outcomes in Females with Alopecia
An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
research The Potential Impact of Melanosomal pH and Metabolism on Melanoma
Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.