research The Hair Follicle as a Dynamic Mini-Organ
Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
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research Growth of the Hair
Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
research Intradermal Adipocytes Mediate Fibroblast Recruitment During Skin Wound Healing
Fat cells help recruit healing cells and build skin structure during wound healing.
research Dermal Papilla Cell Number Specifies Hair Size, Shape, and Cycling, and Its Reduction Causes Follicular Decline
More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.
research Dermal β-Catenin Activity in Response to Epidermal Wnt Ligands Is Required for Fibroblast Proliferation and Hair Follicle Initiation
Skin needs dermal β-catenin activity for hair growth and skin cell multiplication.
research The Human Tri-Peptide GHK and Tissue Remodeling
The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
research The Disintegrin/Metalloproteinase Adam10 Is Essential for Epidermal Integrity and Notch-Mediated Signaling
Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
research Potassium Channel Openers: Pharmacological and Clinical Aspects
Potassium channel openers could help treat cardiovascular diseases and asthma but require better targeting to specific tissues for effective use.
research Hormones and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
research Inducible Deletion of Epidermal Dicer and Drosha Reveals Multiple Functions for miRNAs in Postnatal Skin
Drosha and Dicer are essential for hair follicle health and preventing DNA damage in skin cells.
research Expression of Calcium-Binding S100 Proteins A4 and A6 in Regions of the Epithelial Sac Associated with the Onset of Hair Follicle Regeneration
S100A4 and S100A6 proteins may activate stem cells for hair follicle regeneration and could be potential targets for hair loss treatments.
research Finasteride: A Slow-Binding 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research Wnt Signaling Induces Epithelial Differentiation During Cutaneous Wound Healing
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin wound healing and reducing scars.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Compartmentalized Organization: A Common and Required Feature of Stem Cell Niches?
Compartmentalized organization might be crucial for stem cells to effectively respond to growth or injury.
research MicroRNA/mRNA Regulatory Networks in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.
research Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Transcutol-Containing Vesicles for Topical Delivery of Minoxidil
Transcutol-containing vesicles improve minoxidil's skin penetration and hair growth promotion.
research A Case Series of 46 Patients With Lichen Planopilaris: Demographics, Clinical Evaluation, and Treatment Experience
Most treatments for lichen planopilaris were found to be generally unsatisfactory.
research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis: Treatment with Calcium Thioglycolate Depilatory Agent
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
research Chitosan Microparticles for Sustaining the Topical Delivery of Minoxidil Sulphate
Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
research Review of Fluconazole Properties and Analytical Methods for Its Determination
Fluconazole is an effective antifungal medication with potential side effects and lacks official analytical methods for its determination.
research Reduced Level of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Chronic/Relapsing Alopecia Areata
People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
research Gene Expression of Mouse S100A3, a Cysteine-Rich Calcium-Binding Protein, in Developing Hair Follicle
S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
research Single-Strand DNA Breaks in Human Hair Root Cells Exposed to Mobile Phone Radiation
Mobile phone radiation can cause DNA damage in human hair root cells.
research Adult Epidermal Notch Activity Induces Dermal Accumulation of T Cells and Neural Crest Derivatives Through Upregulation of Jagged 1
Activating Notch in adult skin causes T cells and neural crest cells to gather, leading to skin issues.
research Differential Inhibition by Tedisamil and Glibenclamide of the Responses to Cromakalim and Minoxidil Sulphate in Rat Isolated Aorta
Tedisamil and glibenclamide affect cromakalim and minoxidil sulphate differently in rat aorta.
research Effect of Citrullus Colocynthis Schrad Fruits on Testosterone-Induced Alopecia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.
research Insulin Resistance and the Long-Term Consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.
research The Zombie Commodity: Hair And The Politics Of Its Globalization
The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.