research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
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240-270 / 604 results research Sensory Reinnervation of Human Skin by Human Neural Stem Cell-Derived Peripheral Neurons Ex Vivo
Human skin can be reconnected to nerves using stem cells, which may help with skin health and healing.
research Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Promotes the Inhibition of Hair Growth Induced by Chronic Restraint Stress
GABA contributes to stress-related hair loss, and ginkgolide A may help treat it.
research Inhibitory Influence of Agmatine on Catamenial-Like Seizure Susceptibility in Progesterone Withdrawn Female Rats
Agmatine may help reduce seizures linked to hormone changes in female rats.
research Neuroendocrine, Neurotransmitter, and Gut Microbiota Imbalance Contributing to Potential Psychiatric Disorder Prevalence in PCOS
PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
research Effects of Copper (II) Albumin Complex on Thermal Skin Burn
Copper (II) albumin complex improves healing of severe burns by its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain relief properties.
research Behavioral Characterization of Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice
Vitamin D receptor knockout mice have significant motor impairments but no cognitive deficits.
research The Skin as an Endocrine Organ
The skin produces and processes hormones, affecting both local and overall body functions.
research Cosmeceuticals: Peptides, Proteins, And Growth Factors
Peptides, proteins, and growth factors in skincare show promise for improving skin health.
research Neurosteroids in Adult Hippocampus of Male and Female Rodents: Biosynthesis and Actions of Sex Steroids
Sex steroids produced in the hippocampus are crucial for brain functions like memory and learning in rodents.
research Management of Telogen Effluvium During the COVID-19 Emergency: Psychological Implications
Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
research Exploring the Impact of the Microbiome on Neuroactive Steroid Levels in Germ-Free Animals
Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
research Atypical Hippocampal Glutamate Receptor Coupled to Phospholipase D Controlling Stretch-Sensitivity in Primary Mechanosensory Nerve Endings Is Homomeric Purely Metabotropic GluK2
A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
research Association Between Hair Diseases and COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study Analysis
The study suggests pandemic stress might worsen or trigger hair loss problems.
research Off-Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology: Current State of the Art
Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
research Mechanical Stimulation of Human Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cultures Activates Adjacent Sensory Neurons
Touching hair can activate nearby nerve cells through signals from the hair's outer layer.
research Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review
Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
research Identification of Potential Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Patients with Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Gene expression in hair follicles can help diagnose methamphetamine use disorder.
research Stem Cell Secretome as a Mechanism for Restoring Hair Loss Due to Stress, Particularly Alopecia Areata: Narrative Review
Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.
research Male Sex Hormones in Andrology Today
Testosterone is key for male sexual function, and treating hormone imbalances can improve sexual issues.
research Lipedema and Lipedematous Scalp: An Overview
Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
research Comparison of Alopecia Severity and Blood Level of Testosterone in Men Suffering Schizophrenia with Control Group
Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.
research Onabotulinum Toxin A Used to Treat Trichotillomania and Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome
Onabotulinum toxin A may help treat trichotillomania and promote hair growth.
research Extra Facial Aesthetic Indications of Botulinum Toxin: A Review
Botulinum toxin is used for neck, shoulder, calf, and ankle slimming, and hair loss treatment, but can cause muscle weakness and atrophy with regular use.
research Zinc Deficiency Triggers Hearing Loss by Reducing Ribbon Synapses of Inner Hair Cells in CBA/N Mice
Lack of zinc can cause hearing loss by damaging important parts of inner ear cells in mice.
research The Endocrine Function Of The Skin: An Analytical Narrative
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
research Quantification of Squalene and Lactic Acid in Hair Bulbs with Damaged Sheaths: Are They Metabolic Wastes in Alopecia?
Squalene may be a marker for certain types of alopecia.
research Acne-Associated Gynecological Diseases and Risk Factors in Multiethnic Women
Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.
research Highlights From the Literature
Apoptosis, not oxidative stress, is linked to aging in mice with mtDNA mutations.
research Gut Inflammation Induced by Finasteride Withdrawal: Therapeutic Effect of Allopregnanolone in Adult Male Rats
Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.