research Human Hair Keratin Responds to Oxidative Stress via Reactive Sulfur and Supersulfides
Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
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research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
research Methods of Hair Straightening: Temporary and Permanent Techniques
Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
research Drug Reactions Affecting Hair: Diagnosis
Some drugs can cause hair loss, change hair color and shape, or increase hair growth, and treatment may involve stopping the drug or using specific hair growth treatments.
research Metabolic Study of Androsta-1,4,6-Triene-3,17-Dione in Horses Using Liquid Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
research Structural and Functional Studies of L-PGDS and SMPDL3A Enzymes in Lipid Signaling Family
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
research Incorporation of Isotopically Labeled Cocaine and Metabolites into Human Hair: Dose-Response Relationships
Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
research Comparison of Rheological Properties, Follicular Penetration, Drug Release, and Permeation Behavior of a Novel Topical Drug Delivery System and a Conventional Cream
The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
research Applications of Steroid Drugs Entrapped in Cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
research Heat-Damaged Evaluation of Virgin Hair
Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Crystal Structure of Steroid Reductase SRD5A Reveals Conserved Steroid Reduction Mechanism
The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
research Hormone Blocking Anticancer Drugs
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
research Chitosan Hydrogel as Tissue Engineering Scaffolds for Vascular Regeneration Applications
Chitosan hydrogels are promising for repairing blood vessels but need improvements in strength and compatibility.
research Thallium - Poisoner’s Poison: An Overview and Review of Current Knowledge on the Toxicological Effects and Mechanisms
Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Stereocontrolled Synthesis of All Eight Stereoisomers of the Putative Anti-Androgen Cyoctol
Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
research Recent Advances in Thiasteroids Chemistry
New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: The Finasteride Story
Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.
research Tinea Capitis in The Netherlands (Rotterdam Area)
Most tinea capitis cases in Rotterdam were caused by Trichophyton violaceum, mainly affecting Moroccan immigrant children.
research Cutaneous Fungal Infections in Children
Children can get skin fungal infections, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
research Tinea Favosa: Psoriasiform Favus in Bindi Area of an Adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research Ten Pearls Every Dermatologist Should Know About the Appropriate Use of Relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Isolated Patchy Heterochromia With Pili Annulati Features on Light and Electron Microscopy
Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
research Changing the Shape of Hair with Keratin Peptides
Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
research Steroid Hormones: Overview and Medical Applications
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research 2-Substituted 4-(Thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
research Activation of Cytoprotective Prostaglandin Synthase-1 by Minoxidil as a Possible Explanation for Its Hair Growth-Stimulating Effect
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.