research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Defining the Molecular Signature of the Hair Follicle Dermal Sheath and Its Functional Requirement for Hair Cycle Progression During Catagen
The hair follicle dermal sheath is essential for hair shedding and needs to communicate with the outer root sheath for normal hair growth cycles.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Under Dynamic Optical Coherence Tomography
D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Catalytic-Dependent and -Independent Activities of Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 Differentially Regulate Skin Stem Cell Specification
PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
research Conditional Ablation of JAK-STAT5 Signaling Induces Anagen Hair Growth
Blocking JAK-STAT5 signaling in mice leads to hair growth.
research Molecular Basis of Hair Follicle Donor Dominance in Androgenetic Alopecia and Sexual Dimorphism of the Skin
Hair loss patterns differ between males and females due to 5 master regulators and JAK-STAT signaling affects hair growth.
research Nevoid Basal Carcinoma Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome) and Pronounced Androgenic Alopecia in a Woman with a Novel Mutation p.Leu1159fsx32 in the PTCH Gene
A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.
research Untangling the Hairy Issue of Iron Deficiency: Making Progress
Iron deficiency is common in women regardless of hair loss, and treating it does not usually reverse hair loss.
research Hormone Therapy for Transgender Patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Structure and Development of the Skin and Cutaneous Appendages
Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
research Aesthetics in Psychosomatic Dermatology II: Skin Changes Experienced as Cutaneous Disease
People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.
research Hair Growth Promoting Potential of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
The Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment significantly increased human dermal papilla cell growth, suggesting it may help with hair growth and skin disorders.
research A Position Effect on TRPS1 Is Associated with Ambras Syndrome in Humans and the Koala Phenotype in Mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research Hyperplasia of the Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Is the Primary Histopathologic Abnormality in Lipedematous Scalp
Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.
research Interaction Between Stem Cell Factor and Endothelin-1: Effects on Melanogenesis in Human Skin Xenografts
SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
research Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Applications in Dermatology
Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.
research The Role of Anemia and Vitamin D Levels in Acute and Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Low iron levels are a significant risk factor for hair loss, while high vitamin D levels might be a response to hair loss, not a cause.
research Smoothened Receptor Inhibitor Vismodegib for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Side Effects
Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of This Embryogenic Anomaly
The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
research Current Issues on the Genetic Implications and Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss is linked to heart disease and metabolic syndrome, and while current treatments vary in effectiveness, more research is needed for better solutions.
research Advances in the Genetic Understanding of Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.
research Metabolic and Functional Alterations Associated with COVID-19
Lower LDL-c levels predict higher COVID-19 mortality.
research The Imperfect Beauty: Examining the Evolving Concept of Beauty
Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
research A Case Report and Brief Literature Review of Klippel-Trénaunay Syndrome
The newborn with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome was healthy but needed regular check-ups for possible complications.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder
Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
research Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.