research Normal Head-Hair Length Is Correlated With Its Diameter
Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
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research Resolution of Plantar Hyperkeratosis of Pachyonychia Congenita During Chemotherapy for Ewing Sarcoma
Chemotherapy improved a girl's painful foot condition linked to pachyonychia congenita.
research Suprabulbar Thinning of Hair in Telogen Effluvium
Hair is thinner near the scalp in acute hair shedding conditions.
research Trelles-Jaeger Lid Plate
Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
research Topical Solutions for Androgenetic Alopecia: Evaluating Efficacy and Safety
Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
research Keratosis Pilaris Is a Keratinization of Hair Follicles
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
research AB1511 SLE Onset Post COVID-19 Vaccination: Coincidental or Association?
It's unclear if COVID-19 vaccination causes SLE; more research is needed.
research Long-Term Consequences of Finasteride vs Placebo in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
research Describing Hair and Related Abnormalities
The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
research Facts and Ideas from Anywhere
Global oil use will rise, US corn-to-ethanol policy is flawed, and various social and economic issues need attention.
research Self-Assessment of a 13-Year-Old Cat with Severe Alopecia, Erythema, and Pruritus Leading to a Diagnosis of Paraneoplastic Alopecia
The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
research Letters to the Editor
The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
research Use of Mannitol Diuresis to Reduce Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity
Mannitol diuresis allows higher doses of cis-platinum for testicular cancer treatment without increasing kidney damage.
research Alopecia Areata: Understanding and Treatment
Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
research BH07: Testosterone Deficiency in Men with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research A Family Business: Stem Cell Progeny Join the Niche to Regulate Homeostasis
Stem cell offspring help control their parent stem cells, affecting tissue health, healing, and cancer.
research The Agouti Mouse Model: An Epigenetic Biosensor for Nutritional and Environmental Alterations on the Fetal Epigenome
Diet changes can protect against harmful environmental effects on fetal development.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
research Dermal Papilla Cell Number Specifies Hair Size, Shape, and Cycling, and Its Reduction Causes Follicular Decline
More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.
research Noggin Is Required for Induction of the Hair Follicle Growth Phase in Postnatal Skin
Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.
research Genome-Wide Maps of Histone Modifications Unwind In Vivo Chromatin States of the Hair Follicle Lineage
Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
research What Does the Concept of the Stem Cell Niche Really Mean Today?
Stem cell niches support, regulate, and coordinate stem cell functions.
research Early Inductive Events in Ectodermal Appendage Morphogenesis
Early development of hair, teeth, and glands involves specific signaling pathways and cellular interactions.
research Fibroblasts and Wound Healing: An Update
Understanding different types of skin cells, especially fibroblasts, can lead to better treatments for wound healing and less scarring.
research Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic and Cutaneous Manifestations
Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
research The Mesenchymal Component of Hair Follicle Neogenesis: Background, Methods, and Molecular Characterization
The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, Which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research External Genitalia Abnormalities in Male Rats Exposed In Utero to Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride exposure in pregnancy causes genital abnormalities in male rats.