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 Lgr5 Marks Cycling, Yet Long-Lived, Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.
research Sic Transit Gloria: Farewell to the Epidermal Transit Amplifying Cell?
New research suggests that skin cell renewal may not require a special type of cell previously thought to be essential.
research Cloning of Wrinkle-Free, a Previously Uncharacterized Mouse Mutation, Reveals Crucial Roles for Fatty Acid Transport Protein 4 in Skin and Hair Development
Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.
research Genetic Fate-Mapping Reveals Surface Accumulation But Not Deep Organ Invasion of Pleural and Peritoneal Cavity Macrophages Following Injury
Cavity macrophages gather on organ surfaces but don't really invade or help repair the organs after injury.
research Association of Estrogen Receptor Gene Variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Tunisia
Certain gene variants in estrogen receptors are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, mainly affecting metabolism, in Tunisian women.
research Scalp Lifting
Scalp lifting surgery can safely and effectively reduce baldness if done with careful planning and proper technique.
research The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women
Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
research Resident Stem Cells in Skin
Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
research Alk1 Acts in Non-Endothelial VE-Cadherin+ Perineurial Cells to Maintain Nerve Branching During Hair Homeostasis
Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
research The Microbiome in Hair Disorders
Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of L-Cystine Associated or Not to a Natural Keratin (Kera-Diet) Hydrolysate on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial on Healthy Females
L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
research Plants Used in Cosmetics
Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
research Stem Cells and the Niche: A Dynamic Duo
Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell behavior and tissue health, and their decline can impact aging and cancer.
research Wnt Signaling, Lgr5, and Stem Cells in the Intestine and Skin
Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.
research Stretching the Limits: From Homeostasis to Stem Cell Plasticity in Wound Healing and Cancer
Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
research Resting No More: Redefining Telogen, the Maintenance Stage of the Hair Growth Cycle
The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
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 What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research Xenobiotic-Metabolizing Enzymes in the Skin of Rat, Mouse, Pig, Guinea Pig, Man, and in Human Skin Models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
research Isolation of Epithelial Stem Cells from Dermis by a Three-Dimensional Culture System
Researchers isolated a new type of stem cell from mouse skin that can renew itself and turn into multiple cell types.
research Cell Wall-Associated Root Hair Specific 10, a Proline-Rich Receptor-Like Kinase, Is a Negative Modulator of Arabidopsis Root Hair Growth
ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
research Complications in Hair Restoration Surgery
Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
research Llama Dermatology
Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
research The Histopathology of Alopecia Areata in Vertical and Horizontal Sections
Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research The Possible Implication of the S250C Variant of the Autoimmune Regulator Protein in a Patient with Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency: In Silico Analysis Suggests a Molecular Pathogenic Mechanism for the Variant
The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
research HA Filler Injection and Skin Quality: Literature Minireview and Injection Techniques
Hyaluronic acid filler injections are a favored non-surgical method to improve facial aging signs due to their convenience, effectiveness, and durability.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.