research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
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research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Reversing Gray Hair: Inspiring the Development of New Therapies Through Research on Hair Pigmentation and Repigmentation Progress
Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
research Letter to the Editor on COVID-19 Infection in Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
The letter suggests testosterone replacement therapy might worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Mouse
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Mice
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.
research Editor's Picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
research General Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Dermatological Conditions
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Is COVID-19 a Risk Factor for Progression of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Exacerbation of Its Related Symptoms?: A Systematic Review
COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.
research Abstracts
Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
research Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Hair Cycle
MMP-2 and MMP-9 help hair grow, while their inhibitors peak when hair growth slows.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research Thymosin Beta 4 Increases Hair Growth by Activation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Thymosin β4 promotes hair growth by activating stem cells in hair follicles.
research The Silver Locus Product (Silv/gp100/Pmel17) as a New Tool for the Analysis of Melanosome Transfer in Human Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Co-Culture
The new assay can track and measure melanosome transfer between skin cells, confirming filopodia's role in this process.
research Retinoid-Mediated Stimulation of Steroid Sulfatase Activity in Myeloid Leukemic Cell Lines Requires RARα and RXR and Involves the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase and ERK-MAP Kinase Pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research The Effect of Lactobacillus Plantarum Hydrolysates Promoting VEGF Production on Vascular and Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Lactobacillus plantarum hydrolysates may help increase hair growth by boosting VEGF production.
research Inhalation Therapy for Repairing Damaged Elastin Fibers and Decelerating Elastinolysis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Inhalation therapy may repair and protect elastin in the lungs of COPD patients.
research An Open-Label Pilot Clinical Trial of the JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
research Treatment of Cultured Sebocytes with an EGFR Inhibitor Does Not Lead to Significant Upregulation of Inflammatory Biomarkers
Blocking EGFR in skin cells doesn't majorly increase inflammation markers.
research NAC1 Directs CEP1-CEP3 Peptidase Expression and Modulates Root Hair Growth in Arabidopsis
NAC1 controls certain enzymes that reduce root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research PCSK9: From Nature's Loss to Patient's Gain
Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
research Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Cutibacterium Acnes Activate Both a Canonical and Epigenetic Inflammatory Response in Human Sebocytes
Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.
research IL-36γ Drives Skin Toxicity Induced by EGFR/MEK Inhibition and Commensal Cutibacterium Acnes
A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
research Premature Aging Syndromes: From Patients to Mechanism
Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
research New Developments in the Molecular Treatment of Ichthyosis: Review of the Literature
New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
research Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Radiation Injury
Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
research Updated Strategies for the Management, Pathogenesis, and Molecular Genetics of Different Forms of Ichthyosis Syndromes with Prominent Hair Abnormalities
Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology
The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
research Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Hair Disorders
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.