research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Alopecia Areata: Gene Expression in Skin Samples from Patients
Alopecia areata involves immune response and gene changes affecting hair loss.
research A Comprehensive Approach to Hair Pathology of Horizontal Sections
A new method using visual aids to diagnose hair diseases was effective after brief training.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
research Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease
Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
research Dose-Response of Human Follicles During Laser-Based Hair Removal: Ex Vivo Photoepilation Model with Classification System Embracing Morphological and Histological Features
Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.
research Effects of SM-215 on Hair Growth by Hair Follicle Stimulation
SM-215 promotes hair growth by improving the environment around hair follicles.
research Periungual Lesions Secondary to Chemotherapy with Docetaxel
Chemotherapy with docetaxel can cause painful nail and skin side effects that may lead to stopping treatment.
research Povidone-Iodine Nail Solution Is Active in Treating Chemotherapy-Associated Paronychia
Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
research Long-Term Treatment of Tinea Unguium with Long-Pulsed Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser
Laser treatment is safe and can effectively treat toenail fungus, especially when combined with other treatments if no improvement is seen after about a year.
research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Gender Differences in Production and Circulating Levels of Sex Hormones and Their Impact on Aging Skin
Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.
research Telogen Effluvium and Associated Incidence of Abnormal Serum Ferritin, Zinc, 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D, and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
research Safety and Efficacy of Tavaborole (AN2690), a Novel Boron-Based Molecule, in Three Phase II Trials for the Topical Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis
Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
research Robotically Assisted Follicular Unit Extraction in Surgical Hair Restoration
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effect and Action Mechanism of Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and affecting growth factors.
research Insulin Resistance and Hair Disorders: Idiopathic Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.
research Minimal Systemic Exposure of a New Topical Triazole Antifungal, Efinaconazole 10% Solution, in Patients with Severe Onychomycosis Following 28-Day Treatment
Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
research Onychomatricoma with Classic Features: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.
research Incidence of Alopecia from Endocrine Therapies in Cancer
Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Lesions of the Rat and Mouse Integument
The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
research Lifestyle Factors Involved in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Certain daily habits like stress, diet, and sleep can affect the severity of hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Telomere Dynamics and Telomerase in the Biology of Hair Follicles and Their Stem Cells as a Model for Aging Research
Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
research Oxidative Damage Control in a Human Mini-Organ: Nrf2 Activation Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition
Activating Nrf2 protects human hair follicles from oxidative stress and helps prevent hair growth inhibition.
research Characterization of Cell Cycle Arrest and Terminal Differentiation in a Maximally Proliferative Human Epithelial Tissue: Lessons from the Human Hair Follicle Matrix
CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.
research Adenosine Stimulates Growth of Dermal Papilla and Lengthens the Anagen Phase by Increasing the Cysteine Level via Fibroblast Growth Factors 2 and 7 in an Organ Culture of Mouse Vibrissae Hair Follicles
Adenosine helps hair grow longer and stronger by boosting certain growth factors and signaling pathways.
research Enhanced Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2-Containing Dalteparin/Protamine Nanoparticles on Hair Growth
FGF-2&D/P nanoparticles can help treat hair loss.
research Pigmented Casts in Alopecia: A 2014 Study
Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.