research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
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research Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, A Systematic Review in Alopecia
Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression, with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case-Control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Altered Methylation Pattern of the SRD5A2 Gene in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
research Evaluation of the Expression of Genes Associated with Inflammation and Apoptosis in Androgenetic Alopecia by Targeted RNA-Seq
WNT7A gene expression is higher in early stages of androgenetic alopecia, showing the role of WNT pathway, apoptosis, and inflammation in the disorder.
research Common Urologic Diseases in Older Men and Their Treatment: How They Impact Fertility
Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Modification of Junctional Adhesion Molecule A Induce Hair Formation
Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
research Expression Analysis of the Type I Keratin Protein Keratin 33A in Goat Coat Hair
Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
research The Alpha-Lipoic Acid Derivative Sodium Zinc Dihydrolipoylhistidinate Reduces Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in a Rat Model: A Pilot Study
A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth and Its Underlying Biological Mechanism
Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Dermal Papilla Cells and Melanocytes Response to Physiological Oxygen Levels Depends on Their Interactions
Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
research Inhibition of Prolactin Promotes Secondary Skin Follicle Activation in Cashmere Goats
Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
research Implications of Cigarette Smoking on Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Smoking increases early hair loss risk in men; quitting may help prevent it.
research Exploration of Potential Lipid Biomarkers for Premature Canities by UPLC-QTOF-MS Analyses of Hair Follicle Roots
Researchers found that certain lipids, especially vitamin D3, are lower in prematurely grey hair than in pigmented hair.
research Protein Kinase Akt2/PKBβ Is Involved in Blastomere Proliferation of Preimplantation Mouse Embryos
Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
research A Review of the Etiologies, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment of Canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research Synthesized Ceramide Induces Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells with Potential Contribution to Hair Growth
Synthetic ceramides may help hair growth by boosting cell growth in hair follicles.
research Transcriptome Analyses of Reprogrammed Feather/Scale Chimeric Explants Revealed Co-Expressed Epithelial Gene Networks During Organ Specification
Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
research 6-Gingerol Inhibits Hair Cycle via Induction of MMP2 and MMP9 Expression
6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
research TR3 Is Preferentially Expressed by Bulge Epithelial Stem Cells in Human Hair Follicles
TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
research Drug-Induced Skin Reactions: A Pathologist's Viewpoint
Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.
research Stem Cell and Extracellular Matrix-Related Molecules Increase Following Melatonin Treatment in the Skin of Postmenopausal Rats
Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.
research Keratin Function and Regulation in Tissue Homeostasis and Pathogenesis
Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
research Diseases of Periocular Hair
The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
research Androgen Effects in Mammals
Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Non-Rhizobial Nodule Endophytes Improve Nodulation, Change Root Exudation Pattern and Promote the Growth of Lentil for Prospective Application in Fallow Soil
Certain bacteria can boost lentil growth and improve soil used for farming.