research Role of Androgen on Physiological Function of Pilosebaceous Unit
Androgens like testosterone affect oil production and hair growth in skin and hair follicles.
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research A Keratinocyte-Specific Epoxygenase, CYP2B12, Metabolizes Arachidonic Acid with Unusual Selectivity, Producing a Single Major Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid
CYP2B12 enzyme in skin cells converts arachidonic acid into specific bioactive lipids.
research Loss of ERBB2 and ERBB3 Receptors Impacts Epidermal Differentiation in Mice
Losing both ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors in mice causes significant skin problems and inflammation.
research Human Skin Stem Cells and the Aging Process
Skin aging is due to impaired stem cell mobilization or fewer responsive stem cells.
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research Distribution of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3[22-Oxa] In Vivo Receptor Binding in Adult and Developing Skin
OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.
research Adipose and Hair Function: An Apparent Connection
Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
research Typical Morphological Characteristics of the Skin Structure of the Hair Part of the Normal Human Head and with Hair Loss
Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
research A Cell Polarity Protein, aPKCλ, Is Essential for Maintaining Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence and Hair Follicle Regeneration
The protein aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and for hair growth and regeneration.
research Vitamin D Receptor Ablation Alters Skin Architecture and Homeostasis of Dendritic Epidermal T Cells
Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
research Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Literature Review
The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
research Transglutaminase 2 Deficiency Leads to Lipid Accumulation and Reduced Autophagy in SZ95 Sebocytes
Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
research Y27632 Promotes Proliferation via EGFR Signaling in a Newly Isolated and Characterized Human Primary Sebocyte Cell Line
Y27632 increases cell growth through EGFR signaling, not ROCK1/2.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research Pharmacological Basis for Clinical Use of Antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
research Hedgehog Signaling in Skin Development and Cancer
The hedgehog signalling pathway is key in skin development and basal cell carcinoma, offering insights for prevention and treatment.
research Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling Regulates Postnatal Hair Follicle Differentiation and Cycling
Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.
research The Localization and Characterization of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Receptors and the Investigation of Melatonin Receptors on the Hair Follicles of Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Fiber-Producing Goats
Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.
research Cutaneous Adnexal Cysts Revisited: What We Know and What We Think We Know
A new classification system for skin cysts was proposed to improve diagnosis.
research Ichthyosis Fetalis in a Cross-Bred Lamb
A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
research Folliculosebaceous Cystic Hamartoma With Spindle Cell Lipomatous And Neural Components
A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
research Spectrum of Pediatric Dermatoses in a Private Medical College
Skin infections and rashes are the most common skin problems in children.
research Stem Cells in the Skin
The skin has different types of stem cells that can repair and regenerate tissue.
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 Expression of Potential Dermal Progenitor Cell Markers in the Tumor and Stroma of Skin Adnexal Malignant and Benign Tumors
Markers CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are present in skin cancer environments and may influence their development.
research Importance of Sebaceous Glands in Cutaneous Penetration of an Antiandrogen: Target Effect of Liposomes
Sebaceous glands in the skin play a key role in absorbing the antiandrogen drug RU 58841, especially when it's encapsulated in liposomes.
research Oxidative Activity of the Type 2 Isozyme of 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Predominates in Human Sebaceous Glands
The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
research A Practical Guide for the Study of Human and Murine Sebaceous Glands In Situ
The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.
research Involvement of Wnt, Eda, and Shh at Defined Stages of Sweat Gland Development
Wnt, Eda, and Shh pathways are crucial for different stages of sweat gland development in mice.
research Increased Androgen Binding Capacity in Sebaceous Glands in Scalp of Male-Pattern Baldness
Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
research TNF-Inhibitor Associated Psoriatic Alopecia: Diagnostic Utility of Sebaceous Lobule Atrophy
Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.