research Androgen Induction of Follicular Epithelial Cell Growth Is Mediated via Insulin-like Growth Factor-I from Dermal Papilla Cells
Male hormones promote hair cell growth by using a growth factor from nearby skin cells.
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research Dihydrotestosterone-Inducible Dickkopf 1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Causes Apoptosis in Follicular Keratinocytes
A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
research Interferon in the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
research Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Induces a Low Humoral Immune Response in a Subset of Dermatological Patients Receiving Immunosuppressants
Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
research Cyclosporine A Stimulated Hair Growth from Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in an Organ Culture Model
Cyclosporine A was found to increase hair growth in mouse whisker follicles.
research Hair Growth Induced by Blockade of Macrophage-Derived Oncostatin M and Downstream JAK-STAT5 Signaling in Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Blocking a specific immune cell signal can trigger hair growth.
research Hair Growth Inhibition by Psychoemotional Stress: A Mouse Model for Neural Mechanisms in Hair Growth Control
Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
research CXCR3 Blockade Inhibits T Cell Migration Into the Skin and Prevents Development of Alopecia Areata
Blocking the CXCR3 receptor reduces T cell accumulation in the skin and prevents hair loss in mice.
research The Prolactin Receptor as a Therapeutic Target in Human Diseases: Exploring New Potential Indications
Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
research IL-17 Axis Is a Significant Driver of Skin Inflammation in CARD14 Mutant Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Model Mice
Blocking IL-17 can reduce skin inflammation in a mouse model of pityriasis rubra pilaris.
research Protective Effects of Finasteride Against Testosterone-Induced Calcium Oxalate Crystallization and Crystal-Cell Adhesion
Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
research Anticytokine Therapy, Particularly Anti-IFN-γ, in Th1-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
research Androgen-Inducible TGF-β1 from Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Inhibits Epithelial Cell Growth: A Clue to Understanding Paradoxical Effects of Androgen on Human Hair Growth
Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
research Neurogenic Inflammation in Stress-Induced Termination of Murine Hair Growth Is Promoted by Nerve Growth Factor
Stress increases a factor in mice that leads to hair loss, and blocking this factor may prevent it.
research Towards Dissecting the Pathogenesis of Retinoid-Induced Hair Loss: All-Trans Retinoic Acid Induces Premature Hair Follicle Regression by Upregulation of Transforming Growth Factor-β2 in the Dermal Papilla
All-trans retinoic acid causes hair loss by increasing TGF-β2 in hair follicle cells.
research Neuronal Plasticity of the Brain-Skin Connection: Stress-Triggered Up-Regulation of Neuropeptides in Dorsal Root Ganglia and Skin via Nerve Growth Factor-Dependent Pathways
Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
research Control of Human Hair Growth by Neurotrophins: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Inhibits Hair Shaft Elongation, Induces Catagen, and Stimulates Follicular Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 Expression
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) slows down hair growth and promotes hair follicle regression.
research CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ Regulatory Tregs Inhibit Fibrocyte Recruitment and Fibrosis via Suppression of FGF-9 Production in the TGF-β1 Exposed Murine Lung
Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.
research L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Phosphate Promotes Elongation of Hair Shafts via the Secretion of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 from Dermal Papilla Cells Through Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase
Vitamin C derivative helps hair grow longer by making cells produce a growth factor through a specific cellular pathway.
research Dopa Oxidase Activity in Hair, Skin, and Ocular Melanocytes Is Increased in the Presence of Stressed Fibroblasts
Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
research Immunomodulators in the Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphoma
Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
research What's New in the Treatment of Vitiligo
New treatments for vitiligo show promise but still face challenges, especially for hands and feet.
research Platelet Factor 4 Inhibits Human Hair Follicle Growth and Promotes Androgen Receptor Expression in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Platelet factor 4 slows down hair growth and could make hair loss treatments more effective if removed.
research Wound Healing Protects Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Young Rats via Up-Regulating Interleukin-1β-Mediated Signaling
Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
research Reply to Letter to the Editor: A Response to 'Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19'
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research FGF9 for Baldness
Increasing the levels of a protein called FGF9 can promote hair growth, but humans may not respond the same way due to a lack of certain cells.
research Effect of Melatonin on Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Melatonin reduced oxidative stress and might improve hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
research Editor's Evaluation: Involvement of ILC1-Like Innate Lymphocytes in Human Autoimmunity, Lessons from Alopecia Areata
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Controls Hair Growth
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth by stimulating specific skin cells.
research Involvement of ILC1-Like Innate Lymphocytes in Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata
ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.