research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
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research Human Hair Keratin Hydrogel: Fabrication, Characterization, and Application
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
research Androgen Secreting Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary Presented with Postmenopausal Bleeding and Extensive Hirsutism
Ovarian steroid cell tumors should be considered in adults with hirsutism and high testosterone, with surgery as the main treatment.
research Histological and Immunohistochemical Examination of the Effect of the Nonsteroidal Antiandrogen Flutamide on Some Organs of the Male Reproductive System in Albino Rats
Flutamide caused damage to male rat reproductive organs and may affect fertility.
research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss
The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
research Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Hair Cycle and Alopecia X in Dogs
Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target
Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.
research Letters to the Editor
The letters discussed medical tools, costs, treatment efficacy, and patient care complexities.
research Effectiveness of Short-Term Canrenone Treatment in Idiopathic Hirsutism
Canrenone effectively reduced hair growth and testosterone levels in women with excessive hairiness.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome: Transient Improvement with Oral Isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
research Telogen-Sparing Arthroconidia Involvement in an Adult Case of Endothrix Tinea Capitis
A rare scalp infection in a 66-year-old woman was successfully treated, leading to full hair regrowth.
research The JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: From Bench to Clinic
The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
research Hair Follicle-Derived IL-7 and IL-15 Mediate Skin-Resident Memory T Cell Homeostasis and Lymphoma
Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
research Extracellular Matrix Sensing by FERONIA and Leucine-Rich Repeat Extensins Controls Vacuolar Expansion During Cellular Elongation in Arabidopsis Thaliana
FERONIA and LRX proteins help control cell growth in plants by regulating vacuole expansion.
research Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis And Management
PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
research The Many Faces of Calcineurin Inhibitor Toxicity—What the FK?
Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.
research The Chemokine SDF-1/CXCL12 Regulates the Migration of Melanocyte Progenitors in Mouse Hair Follicles
SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
research Loss of Epidermal Evi/Wls Results in a Phenotype Resembling Psoriasiform Dermatitis
Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
research Alopecia Due to Psychotropic Medications
Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
research Gene Therapy to Enhance Angiogenesis in Chronic Wounds
Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
research Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis and Management
Early recognition and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease is crucial to improve survival and health outcomes.
research Quaternary Ammonium Iminofullerenes Improve Root Growth of Oxidative-Stress Maize Through ASA-GSH Cycle Modulating Redox Homeostasis of Roots and ROS-Mediated Root-Hair Elongation
Quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes help maize roots grow better under stress by reducing oxidative damage.
research Parallels Between Vertebrate Cardiac and Cutaneous Wound Healing and Regeneration
Healing of heart and skin wounds in animals are similar.
research Non-Viral Delivery of the CRISPR/Cas System: DNA Versus RNA Versus RNP
RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
research The Circular RNA circNlgn Mediates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiac Remodeling and Fibrosis
A specific RNA, circNlgn, contributes to heart damage and scarring caused by the cancer drug doxorubicin.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Aspects and Treatment
research Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Radiation Injury
Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.
research Prevention of Unfavorable Effects of Cigarette Smoke on Flap Viability Using Botulinum Toxin in Random Pattern Flaps: An Experimental Study
Botulinum toxin may help reduce skin flap damage caused by cigarette smoke.
research Malassezia Infection: Is There Any Chance or Necessity in Refractory Acne?
Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.