research Exploring the Brain-Skin Connection: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
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research Harnessing Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Skin Diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research The Effects of Environmental Pollutants and Exposures on Hair Follicle Pathophysiology
Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
research How Our Microbiome Influences the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
research Oxidative Stress Management in the Hair Follicle: Could Targeting NRF2 Counter Age-Related Hair Disorders and Beyond?
Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
research Hair Follicles and Their Role in Skin Health
Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
research Indications for a Brain-Hair Follicle Axis: Inhibition of Keratinocyte Proliferation and Up-Regulation of Keratinocyte Apoptosis in Telogen Hair Follicles by Stress and Substance P
Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.
research Endocannabinoids Limit Excessive Mast Cell Maturation And Activation In Human Skin
Endocannabinoids help control mast cell activity in human skin.
research Inhibitory Effect of Tianeptine on Catagen Induction in Alopecia Areata-Like Lesions Induced by Ultrasonic Wave Stress in Mice
Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
research Mast Cell Deficient and Neurokinin-1 Receptor Knockout Mice Are Protected from Stress-Induced Hair Growth Inhibition
Certain mice without specific receptors or mast cells don't lose hair from stress.
research A Prostaglandin D-Synthase-Positive Mast Cell Gradient Characterizes Scalp Patterning
Certain immune cells are more common on the top of the head and might help predict or treat common hair loss.
research Stress Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inducing Premature Catagen Development and Harmful Perifollicular Inflammatory Events via Neuropeptide Substance P-Dependent Pathways
Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
research Foot Shock Stress Prolongs the Telogen Stage of the Spontaneous Hair Cycle in a Non-Depilated Mouse Model
Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia Associated With Systemic Indolent Mastocytosis
Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege and Its Collapse in Alopecia Areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Inhibition of T-Cell Activity in Alopecia Areata: Recent Developments and New Directions
New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
research Mast Cells and Scarring Alopecia: Is There a Clear Pathophysiological Relationship?
The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
research Neural Mechanisms of Hair Growth Control
Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
research Proposed Mechanisms of Low-Level Light Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
research Current and Future Pharmacotherapy for Alopecia Areata
New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
research Immunopathology of the Human Hair Follicle
The document concludes that immune system abnormalities cause alopecia areata, but the exact process is still not completely understood.
research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
research Cell Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: Elixir or Trick?
Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
research Dandruff Lesional Scalp Skin Exhibits Epidermal T Cell Infiltration and a Weakened Hair Follicle Immune Privilege
Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
research Substance P in Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans
Substance P may play a role in the inflammation seen in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans.