research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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360-390 / 587 resultsresearch Epidermal Stem Cells in Wound Healing and Their Clinical Applications
Epidermal stem cells help heal severe skin wounds and have potential for medical treatments.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Root Hair Defective Six-Like 4 (RSL4) Promotes Root Hair Elongation by Transcriptionally Regulating the Expression of Genes Required for Cell Growth
The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
research The RAIG Family Member, GPRC5D, Is Associated With Hard-Keratinized Structures
GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
research Functional Characterization of Soybean Strigolactone Biosynthesis and Signaling Genes in Arabidopsis MAX Mutants and GmMAX3 in Soybean Nodulation
GmMAX3b gene in soybeans boosts nodulation and affects hormone levels.
research Nanoethosomes for Dermal Delivery of Lidocaine
Nanoethosomes can improve the skin penetration of Lidocaine for topical use.
research Bone-Forming Cells with Pronounced Spread into the Third Dimension in Polymer Scaffolds Fabricated by Two-Photon Polymerization
Bone-forming cells grow well in 3D polymer scaffolds with 35 µm pores.
research Identification of Human Cytochrome P450 Isozymes Responsible for the In Vitro Oxidative Metabolism of Finasteride
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research The Role of Nrf2 in Hearing Loss
Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
research Structural Injustice and the Requirements of Beauty
Beauty standards cause widespread harm and need collective action to address.
research Role of 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Management of Prostate Cancer
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.
research Skin Transcriptome Reveals the Periodic Changes in Genes Underlying Cashmere Follicle Transition in Cashmere Goats
The study identified key genes that regulate the growth cycle of cashmere in goats, which could help improve breeding strategies.
research Optical Studies of Nanodiamond-Tissue Interaction: Skin Penetration and Localization
Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.
research Ethosome: A Novel Vesicular Carrier for Transdermal Drug Delivery
Ethosomes are effective, safe carriers for delivering drugs through the skin.
research Growth in Turface Clay Permits Root Hair Phenotyping Along the Entire Crown Root in Cereal Crops and Demonstrates That Root Hair Growth Can Extend Well Beyond the Root Hair Zone
Root hairs in cereal crops can grow beyond the usual zone, and using Turface® clay helps study this.
research Nitric Oxide: Physiological Functions, Delivery, and Biomedical Applications
Nitric Oxide has potential in medicine, especially for infections and heart treatments, but its short life and delivery challenges limit its use.
research Time-Course RNA-Seq Analysis Reveals Stage-Specific and Melatonin-Triggered Gene Expression Patterns During the Hair Follicle Growth Cycle in Capra Hircus
Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
research The Peach RGF/GLV Signaling Peptide pCTG134 Is Involved in a Regulatory Circuit That Sustains Auxin and Ethylene Actions
The peach gene CTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene, which could lead to new agricultural chemicals.
research Chrysanthemum Species Used as Food and Medicine: Understanding Quality Differences on the Global Market
Some Chrysanthemum samples from the USA, Europe, and China differ in quality and some contain harmful cadmium.
research NIPAL4 Deletion Identified in an American Bully with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis and Response to Topical Therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Alcohol Extract from Vernonia Anthelmintica Seed Counteracts Stress-Induced Murine Hair Follicle Growth Inhibition
Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica seeds may help treat stress-related hair loss.
research Association of Corrugator Supercilii and Procerus Myectomy With Endoscopic Browlift Outcomes
Removing certain muscles during a browlift reduces glabellar wrinkles better long-term.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Characteristics of Two Iranian Siblings
Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
research Triamcinolone Acetonide Mesotherapy in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Patches of Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study
Triamcinolone acetonide mesotherapy may be effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has potential benefits in plastic surgery, especially for skin grafts, wound healing, hair loss, mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ disorders, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy as a Tool for the Investigation of Skin Drug Delivery Systems and Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: A Case Report
Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
research Expression of Potential Dermal Progenitor Cell Markers in the Tumor and Stroma of Skin Adnexal Malignant and Benign Tumors
Markers CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are present in skin cancer environments and may influence their development.