research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
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research Steroid-Sparing Effect of Mycophenolate Mofetil in the Treatment of a Subepidermal Blistering Autoimmune Disease in a Dog: Clinical Communication
Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
research Perspectives in Dermatopathology: Telomeres and Telomerase in Aging and Cancer with Emphasis on Cutaneous Disease
Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.
research Kinetic Analysis of LY320236: Competitive Inhibitor of Type I and Non-Competitive Inhibitor of Type II Human Steroid 5α-Reductase
LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
research Electrophoretic Variability in Human Hair: Comparative Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis of Body and Head Hair Proteins
Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
research What’s New in Facial Hair Transplantation?
Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
research Pathophysiology of the Burn Scar
Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
research The Correlation Between Alopecia and Temperament in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta) at Four Primate Facilities
Monkeys with more anxious or inhibited temperaments tend to have less hair loss.
research A Study of Donor Area in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
research Fetal Wound Healing Using a Genetically Modified Murine Model: The Contribution of P-Selectin
P-selectin is not the only factor that prevents scarring in fetal wound healing in mice.
research Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars
Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
research Sustained Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo in a Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogel Matrix
Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
research In Search of Decoding the Syntax of the Bioelements in Human Hair: A Critical Overview
Hair analysis can show nutritional status and environmental exposure, with phosphorus being very stable in hair and differences found based on gender and conditions like depression and autism.
research Advances in Hair Transplantation: Longitudinal Partial Follicular Unit Transplantation
New hair transplant method allows for hair regrowth in the donor area and less scarring.
research Androgen Receptor Polymorphism-Dependent Variation in Prostate-Specific Antigen Concentrations of European Men
Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited
A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
research Acne and Hidden Iodides
Iodides can cause skin issues like acne and other health problems.
research Clinical Profile of Methotrexate-Resistant Juvenile Localized Scleroderma
Some children with localized scleroderma are rarely resistant to methotrexate, and no common profile for resistance was found.
research Finasteride Treatment and Male Breast Cancer: A Register-Based Cohort Study in Four Nordic Countries
Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
research The Use of Topical Minoxidil to Accelerate Nail Growth: A Pilot Study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
research An Innovation in Suction Assisted Follicular Unit Extraction
The new FUE device improves hair transplant safety and efficiency.
research Gender Differences in Tumor and Patient Characteristics in Those Undergoing Mohs Surgery
Men are more likely to have larger basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, while women have more superficial basal cell carcinomas and tumors on their legs and central face.
research Finasteride-Induced Gynecomastia: Case Reports and Review
Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
research Treatment-Resistant Giant Unilateral Bowen’s Disease of the Scalp Responding to Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy was effective for treating a large scalp plaque of Bowen's disease when other treatments failed.
research Short Anagen Hair Nevus: Improvement After Treatment With 5% Topical Minoxidil
Using 5% topical minoxidil improved and normalized the hair growth in a girl with short anagen hair naevus.
research Anchor Scalp Reduction: ASR I and ASR II Techniques for Improved Outcomes
Both ASR I and ASR II are effective scalp reduction techniques, with ASR I creating finer scars and ASR II removing more bald area and reducing stretch-back.
research Circulating and Intraprostatic Sex Steroid Hormonal Profiles in Relation to Male Pattern Baldness and Chest Hair Density Among Men Diagnosed with Localized Prostate Cancers
Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.
research Effects of the Biomimetic Peptide Sh-Polypeptide 9 (CG-VEGF) on Cocultures of Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells and Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Sh-Polypeptide 9 may be better than minoxidil for hair growth and protection against damage.
research Function and Interactions of the Ysc84/SH3yl1 Family of Actin- and Lipid-Binding Proteins
The Ysc84/SH3yl1 protein family is important for cell movement and the process of taking in materials by interacting with actin and cell membranes.
research Technical Considerations for Follicular Unit Extraction in African-American Hair
FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.