research Sic Transit Gloria: Farewell to the Epidermal Transit Amplifying Cell?
New research suggests that skin cell renewal may not require a special type of cell previously thought to be essential.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
360-390 / 924 results 
research Topical Antiandrogens
Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
research Disorders of the Pilosebaceous Unit: Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia
Excessive androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to excessive hair growth and hair loss, but this might not fully explain these conditions.
research Sebaceous Carcinoma Arising at a Chronic Candidiasis Skin Lesion of a Patient with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
research Lichen Simplex Chronicus Positive for C5b-9/MAC, IgD, and C3c Due to Recurrent Bacterial Hair Follicular Unit Infection
Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
research Clinical Experience with Valette: Evaluating Contraceptive Efficacy, Cycle Stability, and Tolerability
Valette® is an effective birth control pill that also reduces greasy hair and skin.
research Symptomatology and Treatment of COVID-19 Affecting Skin Appendages: A Narrative Review Beyond Covid-Toes
COVID-19 can cause hair loss and nail issues, with treatments available for these conditions.
research Stem Cells in the Skin
The skin has different types of stem cells that can repair and regenerate tissue.
research Effect of Topical Grape Sap on Apoptosis in Hair Follicles Among Male Rats
Grape sap may help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in rats.
research Aging and Skin Care
The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.
research Kava-Induced Acute Cutaneous Toxicity: An Increasingly Recognized Characteristic Clinicohistologic Pattern
Drinking kava tea can cause a skin reaction with red, swollen bumps, which may improve with steroids.
research Psoriatic Scarring Alopecia: A Case Report
A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
research Overexpression of Cyclooxygenase-2 in the Skin of Adult Transgenic Mice Leads to Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia and Thinning of Hair Shafts
Increasing COX-2 in mouse skin causes bigger sebaceous glands and thinner hair, but stopping COX-2 can reverse hair thinning.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin is a complex organ that protects the body, regulates temperature, and has roles in immunity, hormone function, and vitamin D metabolism.
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 Bad Hair Day: Testosterone and Wnt Signaling
Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
research Cultured Follicles Offer Hope for Beating Baldness
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
research Effects of Rosemary Oil on Enzyme Activities and Cytokine Expression Related to Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Rosemary oil can boost hair growth by increasing certain enzyme activities and cytokine expression.
research A Clinico-Etiological Evaluation of Hair Loss in Rural Indian Children – A Cross-Sectional Study
Hair loss in rural Indian children is often due to malnutrition, poor grooming, stress, and infections.
research Analysis of Skin Graft Survival Using Green Fluorescent Protein Transgenic Mice
GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.
research GPR39 Marks Specific Cells Within the Sebaceous Gland and Contributes to Skin Wound Healing
GPR39 is linked to certain cells in the sebaceous gland and helps with skin healing.
research Role of Androgen on Physiological Function of Pilosebaceous Unit
Androgen affects oil production and hair growth in the skin.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia and a Review of 52 Past Cases
Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
research The Organ-Maintained Human Sebaceous Gland
Human sebaceous glands can grow normally for a week without certain growth factors, and adding estrogen reduces their oil production without affecting cell growth.
research Case of Follicular Mucinosis: Nestin-Expression in Mucin-Producing Cells
A 29-year-old man had a jaw plaque diagnosed as follicular mucinosis, linked to nestin-positive hair follicle stem cells.
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 Case 22
The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
research Use of Condensed Nanofat Combined With Fat Grafts to Treat Atrophic Scars
Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.
research Lineage Analysis of Epidermal Stem Cells
Skin stem cells maintain and repair the outer layer of skin, with some types being essential for healing wounds.
research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.