research Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating Beta-Defensin-2 Expression
Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
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690-720 / 804 resultsresearch Expression of Dermcidin in Sebocytes Supports a Role for Sebum in the Constitutive Innate Defense of Human Skin
Sebum helps protect human skin from microbes.
research Edar Signaling in the Control of Hair Follicle Development
Edar signaling is crucial for proper hair follicle development and function.
research Medical and Aesthetic Procedural Dermatology Recommendations for Transgender Patients Undergoing Transition
Dermatologists are important in helping transgender people with skin issues and physical changes during their transition.
research Phylogeny of the Hair Follicle: The Sebogenic Hypothesis
Hair follicles evolved from oil glands, with hair aiding secretion transport.
research Scalp Biophysical Characteristics in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls
Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
research 1H NMR-Based Lipidomics of Rodent Fur: Species-Specific Lipid Profiles and SCD1 Inhibitor-Related Dermal Toxicity
SCD1 inhibitors can cause skin issues in rodents.
research Oxidative Stress: Insights into the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecia
Hair loss can be caused by stress, aging, and harmful substances that create an imbalance in the body's natural processes.
research A Comparative Clinical and Laboratory Study of Adolescent and Adult Acne in Iraqi Women
Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
research MEK and BRAF Inhibitors Augment the Production and Accumulation of Sebum in Hamster Sebocytes
MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.
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 Spatiotemporal Expression, Distribution, and Processing of POMC and POMC-Derived Peptides in Murine Skin
POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
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 Effect of Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract on Improving Scalp Diseases
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract can improve scalp conditions by reducing oil, inflammation, stress hormones, and blood vessel issues.
research Autophagy Protects Murine Preputial Glands Against Premature Aging and Controls Their Sebum Phospholipid and Pheromone Profile
Autophagy helps mouse glands stay healthy, prevents early aging, and maintains their oil and scent production.
research Role of Androgen on Physiological Function of Pilosebaceous Unit
Androgen affects oil production and hair growth in the skin.
research Role of Androgen on Physiological Function of Pilosebaceous Unit
Androgens like testosterone affect oil production and hair growth in skin and hair follicles.
research Autophagy Protects Murine Preputial Glands Against Premature Aging and Controls Their Sebum Phospholipid and Pheromone Profile
Autophagy helps delay aging in mouse glands, maintains fat balance, and controls scent production.
research Inhibition of Lipogenesis and Sebum Secretion for Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract In Vitro and In Vivo
Lotus corniculatus seed extract reduces oily skin by decreasing sebum production.
research Acne
Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
research The Distribution of Estrogen Receptor Beta Is Distinct to That of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and the Androgen Receptor in Human Skin and the Pilosebaceous Unit
Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).
research Short- and Long-Term Clinical Skin Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Trans Men
Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
research Biosynthesis of Dihydrotestosterone by a Pathway That Does Not Require Testosterone as an Intermediate in the SZ95 Sebaceous Gland Cell Line
Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.
research Localization of Varicella-Zoster Virus Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Human Skin
The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.
research Acne in Children: Presentation and Treatment Overview
Acne in children varies by age and severity, requires a pediatric treatment approach, and may need diagnostic evaluation for underlying conditions.
research Response to Letter to the Editor on Inflammation in Androgenetic Alopecia
Inflammation and fibrosis are important factors in hair loss, but more research with better control samples is needed.
research Follicular Mucinosis Associated with Pregnancy
Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
research Oral Contraception and the Treatment of Acne: Current Perspectives
Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
research Rosacea: Etiology, Pathogenesis, And Subtype Classification
Rosacea is a skin condition with unclear causes, classified into four subtypes.