research Regulation of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase in the Skin of Normal and Hirsute Women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
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research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research The Double-Edged Sword of Testosterone’s Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
research Ginsenoside Rb1 Promotes the Growth of Mink Hair Follicle via PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway
Ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng helps mink hair grow by activating certain cell signals.
research Androgen Antagonists in Androgen Target Tissues
Antiandrogens have important biological effects, but more research is needed to understand them fully and compare their effectiveness and side effects to other treatments.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Effectiveness of a Layer-by-Layer Microbubbles-Based Delivery System for Applying Minoxidil to Enhance Hair Growth
Minoxidil-coated microbubbles with sonication effectively enhance hair growth.
research Vitamin D Increases Expression of Cathelicidin in Cultured Sebocytes
Vitamin D boosts a specific protein in skin cells linked to hair follicles.
research SFRP2 Augments Wnt/β-Catenin Signalling in Cultured Dermal Papilla Cells
SFRP2 boosts Wnt3a/β-catenin signals in hair growth cells, with stronger effects in beard cells than scalp cells.
research Biological Significance of FoxN1 Gain-of-Function Mutations During T and B Lymphopoiesis in Juvenile Mice
FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.
research Insulin Promotes Corneal Nerve Repair and Wound Healing in Type 1 Diabetic Mice by Enhancing Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
Insulin helps heal corneal wounds and nerves in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
research Growth Hormone and the Human Hair Follicle
Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
research All-Trans-Retinoic Acid Inhibits Mink Hair Follicle Growth by Inhibiting Proliferation and Inducing Apoptosis of Dermal Papilla Cells Through TGF-β2/Smad2/3 Pathway
All-trans-retinoic acid stops mink hair growth by affecting cell growth and causing cell death.
research Anti-Androgens in Gynecological Practice
Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
research Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 in Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells Is Dispensable for Hair Regeneration
Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
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 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma: A Systematic Review
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can significantly improve melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, but may not add benefits when used with certain other treatments.
research Pubertal Hormones Increase Hippocampal Expression of α4βδ GABAA Receptors
Hormones during puberty increase certain receptors in the brain, and this change is influenced by estrogen levels.
research Amelioration of Androgenetic Alopecia by Algal Oligosaccharides Prepared by Deep-Sea Bacterium Biodegradation
Algal oligosaccharides help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
research The Prescribing Cascade 3.0: A Case for Recreational Drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
research Hair Loss Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors
Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.
research Advances in Understanding Epigenetic Regulation of Plant Trichome Development: A Comprehensive Review
Tiny RNA molecules help control the growth of plant hairs.
research Novel Compound Heterozygous Cadherin 3 Mutations in Hypotrichosis and Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Benzothiazepines, Diltiazem, and JTV-519 Exert Anxiolytic-Like Effects via Neurosteroid Biosynthesis in Mice
Benzothiazepines like diltiazem reduce anxiety in mice by making neurosteroids.
research Advanced Understanding and New Treatments for Alopecia Areata
New treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition alopecia areata may include JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulators.
research Influence of Glucocorticoids on Time-of-Day-Dependent Variation in Intradermal Reactivity to Histamine in Dogs
Glucocorticoids affect dogs' skin reactions to histamine, which vary by time of day.
research Recent Progress in Prostaglandin F2a Ethanolamide (Prostamide F2a) Research and Therapeutics
Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
research Alternating Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Complicated by Thyroid Eye Disease
A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
research Case Report: Alopecia Areata Universalis Successfully Treated with Baricitinib
Baricitinib successfully treated severe hair loss.