research Human Hair Follicle: Reservoir Function and Selective Targeting
The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
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research The Success of Thread-Embedding Therapy in Generating Hair Regrowth in Mice Points to Its Possible Effect in Humans
Thread-embedding therapy helped hair grow back in mice and might do the same in humans.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Molecular Dissection of Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions in the Hair Follicle
Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
research Cell Types Promoting Goosebumps Form a Niche to Regulate Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
research Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Hair Loss
The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
research Quantifying Polymer Deposition on Hair Fibers by Microfluorometry
Microfluorometry effectively measures how much polymer coats and penetrates hair, useful for evaluating hair products.
research Understanding the Functional Contribution of Dermal Stem Cells to Hair Follicle Regeneration and Skin Wound Healing
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
research ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 108: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS, suggesting weight loss, hormonal contraceptives, and diabetes screening, with clomiphene for infertility and various treatments for excess hair.
research The Structure of the Amorphous Matrix of Keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Taiwanese Patient Without Hairless (HR) Gene Mutation
A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
research Stem Cells as a Target for the Delivery of Active Molecules to Skin by Topical Administration
Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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.
research A Counter Gradient of Activin A and Follistatin Instructs the Timing of Hair Cell Differentiation in the Murine Cochlea
Activin A and follistatin control when hair cells develop in mouse ears.
research Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health
Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research A Counter Gradient of Activin A and Follistatin Instructs the Timing of Hair Cell Differentiation in the Murine Cochlea
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
research A Counter Gradient of Activin A and Follistatin Instructs the Timing of Hair Cell Differentiation in the Murine Cochlea
Activin A promotes ear hair cell development, while follistatin delays it.
research Treatment of Alopecia Totalis, Universalis, and Focalis with Vitamin D and Analogs: Three Case Reports and a Literature Review
Vitamin D might help treat some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Stem Cells and Aberrant Signaling of Molecular Systems in Skin Aging
Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
research Primary Scarring Alopecias: Review of Histopathological Findings of 37 Patients from the Department of Dermatology at the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo from 2000 to 2005
Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.
research Immunopathology of the Human Hair Follicle
The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing Within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
research Quantification of Hair Follicle Parameters Using Computer Image Analysis: A Comparison of Androgenetic Alopecia with Normal Scalp Biopsies
Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.
research Exosomal MicroRNAs Derived from Dermal Papilla Cells Mediate Hair Follicle Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation
Exosomes from dermal papilla cells help hair growth by making hair follicle stem cells multiply and change.
research Advances in Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Loss: Wnt Pathway, Growth Factor, and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling Impact Analysis on Cell Growth and Hair Follicle Development
Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.