research No Genetic Support for a Contribution of Prostaglandins to the Etiology of Androgenetic Alopecia
No genetic link between prostaglandins and hair loss found.
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research Revisiting the Significance of Keratin Expression in Complex Epithelia
Keratin gene expression helps understand different types of skin cells and their development, and should be used carefully as biological markers.
research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Genetic Control and Involvement in Hair Fiber Traits
research Ocular Manifestation in Progeria: A Case Report
A boy with progeria had eye problems and signs of aging like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
research A Rare Case of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II: A Case Report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
research The Evaluation of Serum Vitamin D3 in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
research The Proteomic Profile of Hair Damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Mutant Laboratory Mice With Abnormalities in Hair Follicle Morphogenesis, Cycling, and Structure: Annotated Tables
Mutant mice help researchers understand hair growth and related genetic factors.
research Clinical and Biological Impact of the Exposome on the Skin
Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
research Alopecia in Patients Treated with Molecularly Targeted Anticancer Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.
research Hair Cycle Control by Leptin as a New Anagen Inducer
Leptin, a hormone, is important for starting hair growth.
research Protease Activity, Localization, and Inhibition in the Human Hair Follicle
The study suggests that a new protease inhibitor can make hair harder to pull out, potentially reducing hair loss.
research Selected Variants of the Melanocortin 4 Receptor Gene (MC4R) Do Not Confer Susceptibility to Female Pattern Hair Loss
MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
research The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
research Both Low Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Are Associated with Hair Loss in Middle-Aged Women
Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
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research Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and highlighted increased risks of diabetes and heart disease for those affected.
research Keratins in Health and Cancer: More Than Mere Epithelial Cell Markers
Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
research Gene-Wide Association Study Between the Aromatase Gene (CYP19A1) and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.
research Keratinocyte-Specific Ablation of the NF-κB Regulatory Protein A20 (TNFAIP3) Reveals a Role in the Control of Epidermal Homeostasis
A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
research The Majority of Multipotent Epidermal Stem Cells Do Not Protect Their Genome by Asymmetrical Chromosome Segregation
Most hair follicle stem cells do not protect their DNA by dividing it unevenly.
research 5α-Reduced Glucocorticoids: A Story of Natural Selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Drug Repurposing: Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects, and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Differential Expression and Functionality of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters in the Human Hair Follicle
Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
research Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome: From Clinical Features to Treatment
There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions Resulting From a Novel Insertion Mutation in the Human Hairless Gene
Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
research Investigation of Variants of the Aromatase Gene (CYP19A1) in Female Pattern Hair Loss
No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
research DMBA/TPA Treatment Is Necessary for Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation from Patched Deficient Epidermal Cells in Ptch Flox/Flox CD4Cre +/- Mice
Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.