research The Biology of Melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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research Morphological Changes in Human Scalp Hair During Treatment by Hair Products Containing Copper and Zinc Enriched Yeast Hydrolysate
Hair products with copper and zinc enriched yeast made hair thicker and denser.
research Autophagy Protects Murine Preputial Glands Against Premature Aging and Controls Their Sebum Phospholipid and Pheromone Profile
Autophagy helps delay aging in mouse glands, maintains fat balance, and controls scent production.
research Comparison of Physical and Chemical Properties of Black and White Hair
White hair is denser and more hydrophobic than black hair.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Detailed Examination and Management Strategies
PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
research Numerous Faces of Yellow Dots: Dermatoscopic Features in Various Types of Effluvium
Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
research In-Situ Tensile Testing of Hair Fibers in an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope
Hair fibers break by cuticle cell slipping, shape changing, cuticle fraying, and surface cracking when stretched under specific conditions.
research The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men
Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
research Extracellular Matrix Sensing by FERONIA and Leucine-Rich Repeat Extensins Controls Vacuolar Expansion During Cellular Elongation in Arabidopsis Thaliana
FERONIA and LRX proteins help control cell growth in plants by regulating vacuole expansion.
research Exogen, Shedding Phase of the Hair Growth Cycle: Characterization of a Mouse Model
Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.
research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Hydrogen Sulfide Disturbs Actin Polymerization via S-Sulfhydration Resulting in Stunted Root Hair Growth
Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
research Male Gonadal Function in Coeliac Disease: Sex Hormones
Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.
research Micropatterned Dermal–Epidermal Regeneration Matrices Create Functional Niches That Enhance Epidermal Morphogenesis
The new matrix improves skin regeneration and graft performance.
research Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture
Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
research Dermoscopy-Guided Scalp Biopsy in Cicatricial Alopecia
Using dermoscopy to guide scalp biopsies is an effective way to diagnose cicatricial alopecia.
research Gene Expression During Drosophila Wing Morphogenesis and Differentiation
Key genes are crucial for Drosophila wing development and could be insecticide targets.
research DKK1 Mediated Inhibition of Wnt Signaling in Postnatal Mice Leads to Loss of TEC Progenitors and Thymic Degeneration
Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
research Chitosan Microparticles for Sustaining the Topical Delivery of Minoxidil Sulphate
Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
research α3β1-Integrin Regulates Hair Follicle But Not Interfollicular Morphogenesis in Adult Epidermis
α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
research Ameliorative Effects of Rutin Against Metabolic, Biochemical, and Hormonal Disturbances in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Rats
Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
research Stability of Polylactic Acid Particles and Release of Fluorochromes Upon Topical Application on Human Skin Explants
PLA particles release their contents differently based on the type of fluorochrome used.
research Hair Curvature: A Natural Dialectic and Review
The document concludes that hair curvature can be explained by the growth patterns caused by the shape and separation of cells in the hair follicle and is affected by specific molecular pathways.
research Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical and Transdermal Application for Alopecia Treatment: Development, Physicochemical Characterization, and In Vitro Release and Penetration Studies
New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
research Skin-Permeable Liposome Improved Stability and Permeability of bFGF Against Skin of Mice With Deep Second-Degree Scald to Promote Hair Follicle Neogenesis Through Inhibition of Scar Formation
A new liposome treatment helps heal deep burns on mice by improving hair regrowth and reducing scarring.
research Expression and Function of Group IIE Phospholipase A2 in Mouse Skin
sPLA2-IIE is crucial for normal hair follicle structure and skin health.
research The Biology of Hair Shape
Hair shape is determined by genetic, molecular, and cellular factors.
research The Topography of Fibrous Scaffolds Modulates the Paracrine Function of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Regeneration of Skin Tissues
The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
research Scaffold-Based Developmental Tissue Engineering Strategies for Ectodermal Organ Regeneration
Scaffold-based strategies show promise for regenerating hair follicles and teeth but need more research for clinical use.