research Linking Allergy to Mercury to HLA and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
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research CME Examination for Volume 43
The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
research Human Hair Follicle-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from the Lower Dermal Sheath as a Competitive Alternative for Immunomodulation
Cells from the lower part of hair follicles are a promising, less invasive option for immune system therapies.
research The Control of Hair Growth: An Overview
Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
research Scarring Hair Follicle Destruction Is Driven by the Collapse of EGFR-Protected JAK-STAT1-Sensitive Stem Cell Immune Privilege
A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Improving Stable Isotopic Interpretations Made From Human Hair Through Reduction of Growth Cycle Error
The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.
research Janus Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research A Human Prenatal Skin Cell Atlas Reveals Immune Cell Regulation of Skin Morphogenesis
Immune cells are essential for early hair and skin development and healing.
research Stress-Induced Production of Chemokines by Hair Follicles Regulates the Trafficking of Dendritic Cells in Skin
Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
research Age-Associated Decrease in GDNF and Its Cognate Receptor GFRα-1 Protein Expression in Human Skin
Human skin has less GDNF and its receptor with age.
research Pediatric Alopecia Areata Following COVID-19 Infection
Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
research Inflammatory Role of Sex Steroids in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Androgenic Phenotype
Sex hormones may be linked to inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
research Immunohistochemical Insight Into the Association Between the Collapse of Immune Privilege in the Sweat Gland and Syringotropic Immune Cell Infiltrates in Collagen Diseases
The study found that sweat glands normally suppress immune responses, but this is disrupted in certain skin diseases, possibly contributing to their development.
research Pre-Clinical In-Vitro Assays for High Throughput Screening of Drug Candidates for Protection and Restoration of Immune Privilege in Alopecia Areata
The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
research Environmental Pathobiology of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Does Linalool Promote FFA Development and Progression by Inducing Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cell Damage and MICA Expression in the Bulge?
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Effects of Cyclosporine A on Clinical and Histologic Abnormalities in Dogs with Sebaceous Adenitis
Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
research Multiple Sclerosis and Alopecia Areata: Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata or Coexisting Autoimmune Phenomena?
Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: February 2018
Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Alopecia Areata in Children: An Overview of Clinical Features and Recent Treatment Options
New treatments for child hair loss due to immune issues are effective but not yet officially approved.
research Kawasaki Disease: An Update
Early treatment with immunoglobulin and aspirin reduces heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease.
research Causes and Management of Pica Disorder Among Central Iraqi Peoples
Pica disorder in central Iraq is mainly found in females and is linked to low iron levels; treatment with iron improves most patients.
research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Ovarian Leukocyte Distribution and Cytokine/Chemokine mRNA Expression in Follicular Fluid Cells in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
research A Hot New Twist to Hair Biology: The Role of TRPV1 in Human Hair Growth Control
Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
research Topical Minoxidil Counteracts Stress-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition in Mice
Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
research Breakdown of Immune Tolerance in AIRE-Deficient Rats Induces a Severe Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy–Like Autoimmune Disease
AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)
The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.