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research Polymeric Nanohydrogel in Topical Drug Delivery System
Polymeric nanohydrogels show potential for skin drug delivery but have concerns like toxicity and regulatory hurdles.
research Biomaterials for Treatment of Baldness
![Acidic and basic hair/nail ("hard") keratins: their colocalization in upper cortical and cuticle cells of the human hair follicle and their relationship to "soft" keratins.](/images/research/f52b1806-6b57-48ad-ac1f-b965f4538e9a/small/29769.jpg)
research Acidic and basic hair/nail ("hard") keratins: their colocalization in upper cortical and cuticle cells of the human hair follicle and their relationship to "soft" keratins.
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
![Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation](/images/research/992af460-b3bf-487c-88ca-c94622d1cb19/small/36020.jpg)
research Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
![Increased retinol‐binding protein (RBP) 4 and anti‐RBP4 antibody in alopecia areata](/images/research/87ae5027-50cc-4c37-afde-c4f699a2f061/small/20330.jpg)
research Increased retinol‐binding protein (RBP) 4 and anti‐RBP4 antibody in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
![NEW YORK DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY](/images/research/5f361865-c9f8-4243-9977-82e049dfa151/small/28382.jpg)
research NEW YORK DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The meeting highlighted the complexity and variability of skin conditions and differing opinions on their diagnoses and treatments.
![<i>Mrp4</i>, A New Mitogen-Regulated Protein/Proliferin Gene; Unique in this Gene Family for its Expression in the Adult Mouse Tail and Ear<sup>1</sup>](/images/research/82b3e1e4-bba7-4144-baaa-402fc3eb1909/small/35154.jpg)
research Mrp4, A New Mitogen-Regulated Protein/Proliferin Gene; Unique in this Gene Family for its Expression in the Adult Mouse Tail and Ear1
A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
![Follikelhormone](/images/research/1978c826-3d87-4262-9f88-d4257bf05c98/small/30095.jpg)
research Follikelhormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.
![Interaction between estrogens and androgen receptor genes microsatellites, prostate-specific antigen and androgen receptor expressions in breast cancer](/images/research/773b3eea-156e-4edf-8b64-e8ff09a122da/small/14896.jpg)
research Interaction between estrogens and androgen receptor genes microsatellites, prostate-specific antigen and androgen receptor expressions in breast cancer
Certain gene patterns in breast cancer are linked to how active hormone receptors are and could affect patient survival.
![Activin Controls Skin Morphogenesis and Wound Repair Predominantly via Stromal Cells and in a Concentration-Dependent Manner via Keratinocytes](/images/research/ff0c4a63-3047-465c-baf3-e0ffaef14d63/small/35673.jpg)
research Activin Controls Skin Morphogenesis and Wound Repair Predominantly via Stromal Cells and in a Concentration-Dependent Manner via Keratinocytes
Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
![The Additive Effects of Minoxidil and Retinol on Human Hair Growth in Vitro](/images/research/1f8d74c1-eaab-4964-9fef-8ea8c6910ef1/small/2693.jpg)
research The Additive Effects of Minoxidil and Retinol on Human Hair Growth in Vitro
Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
![Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family](/images/research/a8143315-86cf-4b2c-a58f-bccd7d1978ce/small/29524.jpg)
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
![Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea](/images/research/a143884c-1ffd-42a8-848d-31b1c3d4091d/small/29774.jpg)
research Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea
Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
![Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway](/images/research/46e6425c-240b-44b7-8c17-a899e580c688/small/36207.jpg)
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway
Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
![Patient factors influencing dermal filler complications: prevention, assessment, and treatment](/images/research/b1d13803-5aa6-4171-b713-0dfea37902c9/small/27714.jpg)
research Patient factors influencing dermal filler complications: prevention, assessment, and treatment
Choosing the right patients, using proper techniques, and having thorough knowledge are key to preventing and managing dermal filler complications.
![Genetic Ablation of the <i>CDP/Cux</i> Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility](/images/research/5d63ba7a-2020-43ef-a34d-08e587dcb1ee/small/29608.jpg)
research Genetic Ablation of the CDP/Cux Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility
Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
![Differences in Expression of Specific Biomarkers Distinguish Human Beard from Scalp Dermal Papilla Cells](/images/research/ef0245fd-c1fd-4821-a375-b8d4a356aaaa/small/15180.jpg)
research Differences in Expression of Specific Biomarkers Distinguish Human Beard from Scalp Dermal Papilla Cells
Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
![Minoxidil Stimulates Elastin Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells](/images/research/42ef3129-7aac-44a5-8124-329f63d4756d/small/2051.jpg)
research Minoxidil Stimulates Elastin Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
![Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair](/images/research/475f7acc-bdcd-4c3b-99fa-845ccb7a62b6/small/25366.jpg)
research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
![<p>Comparison of the Therapeutic Effect of Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Small Extracellular Vesicles in Soft Tissue Repair</p>](/images/research/08739b1e-72a1-4021-a54d-618cf4241979/small/19274.jpg)
research <p>Comparison of the Therapeutic Effect of Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Small Extracellular Vesicles in Soft Tissue Repair</p>
Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
![Gene Expression in Rat Dermal Papilla Cells: Analysis of 2529 ESTs](/images/research/1fde4646-af5c-4495-8cbf-8976d505b93a/small/29648.jpg)
research Gene Expression in Rat Dermal Papilla Cells: Analysis of 2529 ESTs
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.
![Early plant growth and biochemical responses induced by Azospirillum brasilense Sp245 lipopolysaccharides in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings are attenuated by procyanidin B2](/images/research/110e351c-33ef-4d17-98d5-69ebb7dfb68c/small/4254.jpg)
research Early plant growth and biochemical responses induced by Azospirillum brasilense Sp245 lipopolysaccharides in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings are attenuated by procyanidin B2
Lipopolysaccharides boost wheat seedling growth, but procyanidin B2 weakens this effect.
![Deficiency of the human cysteine protease inhibitor cystatin M/E causes hypotrichosis and dry skin](/images/research/e4a9637f-a5a9-47d7-ad16-8e2d79586b7a/small/35488.jpg)
research Deficiency of the human cysteine protease inhibitor cystatin M/E causes hypotrichosis and dry skin
Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
![Development of a stiffness‐angle law for simplifying the measurement of human hair stiffness](/images/research/4720d547-f6be-4fd5-9afa-95fb71372b2a/small/33961.jpg)
research Development of a stiffness‐angle law for simplifying the measurement of human hair stiffness
Hair stiffness increased by 13.2% after caffeine treatment, validating the Stiffness-Angle Law as an effective measurement method.
![Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility](/images/research/9b0a3649-73e8-4f9f-86e9-7cabc13cfd1c/small/14240.jpg)
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
![Gene therapy for alopecia in type II rickets model rats using vitamin D receptor-expressing adenovirus vector](/images/research/ed7a7d17-2067-4ed2-831e-437a11e70b7d/small/23467.jpg)
research Gene therapy for alopecia in type II rickets model rats using vitamin D receptor-expressing adenovirus vector
Gene therapy helped rats with a specific type of rickets grow hair without severe inflammation.
![Controversy: Synthetic hairs and their role in hair restoration?](/images/research/c8a8810d-246f-465e-8d99-66a42b336890/small/11831.jpg)
research Controversy: Synthetic hairs and their role in hair restoration?
Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
![Automatic Artificial Hair Implant: Safety and Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia. A Prospective Study with a Highly Biocompatible Fiber](/images/research/13107d75-88d2-4911-be02-8b820215bc56/small/4225.jpg)
research Automatic Artificial Hair Implant: Safety and Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia. A Prospective Study with a Highly Biocompatible Fiber
Implant safely and effectively treats hair loss.
![Artificial hair implantation for hair restoration](/images/research/ab314ac9-aa6e-4f3e-85af-079dc91a5e92/small/11624.jpg)
research Artificial hair implantation for hair restoration
Artificial hair implants can quickly improve looks and life quality, but they have risks like infection and early fiber loss, so more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.