research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
120-150 / 934 results 
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Glycerin in a Moisturizing Cream
Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
research Gene Expression in Rat Dermal Papilla Cells: Analysis of 2529 ESTs
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.
research Sub-Chronic Effects of a Phthirusa Pyrifolia Aqueous Extract on Reproductive Function and Comparative Hormone Levels in Male Rats
Phthirusa pyrifolia extract may lower testosterone and harm male rat reproduction without damaging the liver or kidneys.
research Role of the Wnt Signaling Pathway in Keratoacanthoma
The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
research Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells in Regenerative Medicine
Fat tissue stem cells show promise for repairing different body tissues and are being tested in clinical trials.
research Syphilis: Today
Syphilis is becoming more common and remains a major health problem due to challenges in prevention and treatment.
research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)
The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
research Hormonal Manipulation with Finasteride or Oral Contraception Does Not Influence Incidence of Renal Cell Carcinoma
research Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: Enhancing Patient Management Through Genetic and Multisystem Studies
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities
Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
research The Story of When Kidneys Fail and the Contribution of Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
research Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology
UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Degradation and Conservation of Archaeological Hair Fibers
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
research Genome-Wide Association Studies for Immunoglobulins in Colostrum and Serum in Chinese Holstein
Selective breeding can enhance immunity in dairy cattle.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Application of Ethanol Extracts From Alnus Sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz in Hair Growth Promotion
Extracts from Alnus sibirica and oregonin may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
research Relationship Between Hair Shedding and Systemic Inflammation in COVID-19 Pneumonia
Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.
research Effect of Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 and an Interacting Non-Coding RNA on Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Cashmere Goats' Follicle Development Assessed by Whole-Transcriptome Sequencing Technology
FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Analysis of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis Reveals That lncRNA-H19 Promotes Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation Through the Chi-miR-214-3p/Beta-Catenin Axis in Cashmere Goats
The research found that the molecule lncRNA-H19 helps hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain cell pathways in cashmere goats.
research Using WGCNA to Identify Hub Genes of Skin Hair Follicle Development in Fetal Stage of Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat
Researchers found WNT10A to be a key gene in developing goat hair follicles.
research Alcohol and Prostate Cancer: Time to Draw Conclusions
Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of prostate cancer and can worsen the condition.
research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research Experiment on the Effect of Artemisia Sieversiana Extract on Hair Loss Prevention and Cell Growth
Artemisia sieversiana extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Saponins of Paris Polyphylla for the Improvement of Acne: Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Effects
Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Caused by a Novel Mutation in the Human Hairless Transcript
A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
research Diverse Northern Asian and Jomon-Related Genetic Structure Discovered Among Socially Complex Three Kingdoms Period Gaya Region Koreans
The DNA of ancient Koreans from the Three Kingdoms period shows a mix of northern Chinese and Japanese-Jomon ancestry, revealing two distinct genetic groups.