research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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research Gene Therapy: Recent Advances and Applications in Dermatology
Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
research HIV Infection Mimicking Autoimmune Disorder
A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
research An Overview of Alopecia Areata: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition caused by immune factors and can be treated with JAK inhibitors.
research Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Promotes the Growth of Mink Hair Follicles Through Sonic Hedgehog and Protein Kinase B Signaling Pathways
Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
research Telogen Elongation in the Hair Cycle of ob/ob Mice
Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.
research Evaluation of Animal Models Suitable for Hair Research and Regeneration
Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
research Skin Biopsy
Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.
research Late Presentation of Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
research The Phenotype of Circulating Follicular-Helper T Cells in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Defines CD200 as a Potential Therapeutic Target
Targeting CD200 could be a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
research The Coenzyme A Precursor Pantethine Enhances Antitumor Immunity in Sarcoma
Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
research Anatomic Location of Primary Melanoma: Survival Differences and Sun Exposure
Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.
research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012
Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.
research Oral Contraceptive Pill Treatment Alters Gene Expression of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women
Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
research Alopecia Areata as a Paraneoplastic Syndrome of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: A Case Report
Alopecia areata can be an early sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and may improve with lymphoma treatment.
research Graft Versus Host Disease-Like: A New Paraneoplastic Syndrome
A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
research Skin Manifestations of Celiac Disease
A gluten-free diet significantly improves skin and health issues in people with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition linked to celiac disease.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss
Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
research Blood Pressure Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
research Atrophying Squamous Papulous Dermatitis (Degos Disease): Nine Years of Follow-Up
A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
research Alopecia Areata Following Adalimumab
A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
research Adnexotropic Variants of the Interface Dermatitides: A Review
The review emphasizes the need to recognize skin conditions that affect hair follicles and sweat glands to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Pharmacologic Inhibition of JAK-STAT Signaling Promotes Hair Growth
Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.
research Aging and Immortality: Quasi-Programmed Senescence and Its Pharmacologic Inhibition
The conclusion is that using drugs to block the TOR pathway might slow aging and prevent age-related diseases.
research Recent Updates of the CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System: Novel Approaches to Regulate Its Spatiotemporal Control by Genetic and Physicochemical Strategies
CRISPR/Cas9 has improved precision and control but still faces clinical challenges.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Baldness: Comprehensive Aspects and Its Reassuring Remedies
There are effective treatments available for baldness.
research Controlling Hair Loss by Regulating Apoptosis in Hair Follicles: A Comprehensive Overview
Regulating cell death in hair follicles can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Face with Histological Findings of Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncommon Variant of Lichen Planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.