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Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
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research Bi-Allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research New Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
research The Regeneration Blastema of Lizards: An Amniote Model for the Study of Appendage Replacement
Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
research The Intragenic mRNA-microRNA Regulatory Network During Telogen-Anagen Hair Follicle Transition in the Cashmere Goat
The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research An Overview of Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-Cancer, Anti-Hyperlipidemic, Neuroprotective and Muscle Relaxant Effects of Natural Flavonoid, Apigenin; A Review
Apigenin, found in plants and vegetables, has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects.
research Repurposing Kir6/SUR2 Channel Activator Minoxidil to Arrest Growth of Gynecologic Cancers
Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
research A Review: Pharmacological Activities of Quinoline Alkaloids of Cinchona Species
Quinoline alkaloids from Cinchona may help treat cancer, diabetes, fungal infections, and promote hair growth.
research Factors Regulating Quiescent Stem Cells: Insights from the Intestine and Other Self-Renewing Tissues
The document concludes that stem cell inactivity is actively controlled and important for tissue repair and balance.
research Toll-Like Receptor Function in Acute Wounds
Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
research Cepharanthine: An Update of Its Mode of Action, Pharmacological Properties, and Medical Applications
Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
research Liposomes in Cosmeceuticals
Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
research Liposomes And Niosomes As Potential Carriers For Dermal Delivery Of Minoxidil
Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
research Wnt Signaling: The Good and the Bad
Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
research Microneedles Mediated Bioinspired Lipid Nanocarriers for Targeted Treatment of Alopecia
A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
research Analysis of Dermal Papilla Cell Interactome Using STRING Database to Profile the Ex Vivo Hair Growth Inhibition Effect of a Vinca Alkaloid Drug, Colchicine
Colchicine can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell activity and protein expression in hair follicles.
research Integrative Analysis of Rare Copy Number Variants and Gene Expression Data in Alopecia Areata Implicates an Etiological Role for Autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Nanocarrier Systems for Transdermal Drug Delivery
Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
research Heterogeneity of Neural Crest-Derived Melanocytes
Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
research CCDC22 and CCDC93, Two Potential Retriever-Interacting Proteins, Are Required for Root and Root Hair Growth in Arabidopsis
CCDC22 and CCDC93 are essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research Beyond Acne: Current Aspects of Sebaceous Gland Biology and Function
The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
research Alleviation of Multidrug Resistance by Flavonoid and Non-Flavonoid Compounds in Breast, Lung, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancer
Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
research Regulation of the Lipidome and Lipid Metabolism in Prematurely Senescent Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
research Hair Growth Control by Innate Immunocytes: Perifollicular Macrophages Revisited
Immune cells around hair follicles help control hair growth and could be targets for treating hair disorders.
research Skin Cancer: Understanding the Transformation from Conventional to Advanced Treatment Approaches
New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
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 Management of Dermatologic Toxicities
Doctors should actively prevent and treat skin side effects in cancer patients to keep them on the best medication and reduce discomfort.
research Self-Amplifying RNA Approach for Protein Replacement Therapy
Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
research Botulinum Toxin A for Hair Loss Treatment: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Future Directions
Botulinum Toxin A may help with hair growth and has some side effects; more research is needed.
research Topical Metformin as a Novel Therapy for Alopecia Areata Due to Its Immunologic Effects
Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.