research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
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research Curly Hair: Measured Differences and Contributions to Breakage
Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
research Epidermal PPARγ Is a Key Homeostatic Regulator of Cutaneous Inflammation and Barrier Function in Mouse Skin
PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): An Inflammatory, Systemic, Lifestyle Endocrinopathy
PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
research Hair Loss Associated With Escitalopram: Do SSRIs Affect Melatonin at the Hair Follicle?
The antidepressant escitalopram likely caused hair loss in a patient.
research Treatment-Refractory Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Responsive to a Novel Botanical Treatment
A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.
research Insulin Resistance and Skin Diseases
Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an Adult: A Case Report
Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
research Lipedematous Alopecia with Mucinosis: Report of the First Case in Taiwan
Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
research Regulation of Mitochondrial Oxidative Metabolism by Tumor Suppressor FLCN
The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
research Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
research Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women: What Is the Evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Genome Scan for Signatures of Adaptive Evolution in Wild African Goat (Capra Nubiana)
Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.
research Toxicity of Repeated Oral Intake of Organic Selenium, Inorganic Selenium, and Selenium Nanoparticles: A Review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
research Growth Factors and Cytokines in Hair Follicle Development and Cycling: Recent Insights from Animal Models and the Potentials for Clinical Therapy
Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
research Engineered Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Overexpressing Controlled-Release Insulin Reverse Hyperglycemia in Mice with Type 1 Diabetes
Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases
Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
research A 26-Year-Old Man Presenting With Loss of Vision, Skin Lesions, and Wasting
The man's symptoms improved significantly after penicillin treatment for syphilis.
research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation
Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
research Age-Associated Inflammation Connects RAS-Induced Senescence to Stem Cell Dysfunction and Epidermal Malignancy
Older skin has higher cancer risk due to inflammation and stem cell issues.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Metabolic Regulation of Stem Cells in Aging
Eating less can improve stem cell function and increase lifespan.
research Dormancy in the Stem Cell Niche
Some stem cells in the body rarely divide, which could help create better treatments for diseases and aging.
research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders
Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
research Targeted Expression of SV40 T Antigen in the Hair Follicle of Transgenic Mice Produces an Aberrant Hair Phenotype
SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
research Are Sex Discordant Outcomes in COVID-19 Related to Sex Hormones?
Sex hormones may affect COVID-19 severity, with men often faring worse, and targeting related pathways could offer treatment options.
research Challenges, Progress, and Prospects of Developing Therapies to Treat Autoimmune Diseases
More precise, personalized therapies are needed for autoimmune diseases.
research Developing Stratified Epithelia: Lessons from the Epidermis and Thymus
The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
research The Impact of Obesity on the Folliculosebaceous Unit
Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.