research The PDGF/PDGFR Pathway as a Drug Target
The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review
Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
research IL-33 Contributes to the Pathological Changes of Hair Follicles in Psoriasis: A Potential Target for Psoriatic Alopecia
IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
research Shampoos: Ingredients, Efficacy, and Adverse Effects
Shampoos are designed to clean and improve hair and scalp health, with specific ingredients for different hair types and conditions.
research Keratinocyte Stem Cells but Not Melanocyte Stem Cells Are the Primary Target for Radiation-Induced Hair Graying
Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
research Nanocarriers for Optimizing the Balance Between Interfollicular Permeation and Follicular Uptake of Topically Applied Clobetasol to Minimize Adverse Effects
Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
research LncRNA-000133 from Secondary Hair Follicle of Cashmere Goat: Identification, Regulatory Network, and Its Effects on Inductive Property of Dermal Papilla Cells
A newly found RNA in Cashmere goats may play a role in hair growth and development.
research Development of PEGylated Liposomes
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Drugs and Targeted Therapy for Cancer
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.
research Methotrexate in Dermatology
Methotrexate is a key, cost-effective drug for skin conditions, but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research The Modulatable Stem Cell Niche: Tissue Interactions During Hair and Feather Follicle Regeneration
The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
research Estrogens And The Hair Follicle
Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
research Finasteride Blocks Progesterone Synthesis in MA-10 Leydig Tumor Cells
Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Drug Repositioning: New Opportunities for Older Drugs
Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
research 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Increases the Expression of Genes in the Human Epidermal Differentiation Complex and Accelerates Epidermal Barrier Formation
TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
research Activation of the Integrated Stress Response in Human Hair Follicles
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
research Oral Mesotherapy: Considered as an Adjunctive Technique for Different Surgical Procedures?
Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
research Reversing Wrinkled Skin and Hair Loss in Mice by Restoring Mitochondrial Function
Restoring mitochondrial function in mice reversed their skin wrinkling and hair loss.
research Self-Amplifying RNA Approach for Protein Replacement Therapy
Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
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 PKC Downregulation Upon Rapamycin Treatment Attenuates Mitochondrial Disease
Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
research Mesotherapy for Local Fat Reduction
Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.
research Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
research Control of Hair Growth and Follicle Size by VEGF-Mediated Angiogenesis
VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
research A Clinical Overview of Hair Removal Using Lasers and Light Sources
Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis Through the Receptor Gpr44
Prostaglandin D2 blocks new hair growth after skin injury through the Gpr44 receptor.