research 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.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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.
research Regulatory Effects of Thai Rice By-Product Extracts from Oryza Sativa L. Cv. Bue Bang 3 CMU and Bue Bang 4 CMU on Melanin Production, Nitric Oxide Secretion, and Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition
BB4CMU rice bran oil may help treat hair loss and gray hair.
research Production-Scale Fibronectin Nanofibers Promote Wound Closure and Tissue Repair in a Dermal Mouse Model
Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
research Process Development and Crystallization in Oiling-Out System of a Novel Topical Antiandrogen
In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.
research Skin-Specific Regulation of SREBP Processing and Lipid Biosynthesis by Glycerol Kinase 5
A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
research Mechanism of Action of Avicennia Marina Heartwood Extract and Avicequinone C on Human Dermal Papilla Cells Isolated from Androgenic Alopecia Patients
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
research Development, Formulation, and Characterization of an Adapalene-Loaded Solid Lipid Microparticle Dispersion for Follicular Penetration
Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
research Facial Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Potential Mimicker of Acne Vulgaris
Facial hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne but requires different treatment.
research Adipose Tissue Remodeling via TSLP-Mediated IL-4/IL-13 Signaling: Implications for Atopic Dermatitis and Skin Barrier
TSLP affects atopic dermatitis by increasing sebum and reducing fat through IL-4/IL-13 signaling.
research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
research Revisiting Dandruff: Role of Malassezia Yeasts and Treatment Implications
Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
research Clinical, Ultrasound, and Hormonal Markers of Androgenicity in Acne Vulgaris
Acne severity is linked to higher levels of certain androgenic hormones, even when those levels are within the normal range.
research Nudging Hair Shedding by Antidandruff Shampoos: A Comparison of 1% Ketoconazole, 1% Piroctone Olamine, and 1% Zinc Pyrithione Formulations
All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
research Androgens Affect the Activity of Human Sebocytes in Culture Depending on the Localization of the Sebaceous Glands, and Their Effect Is Antagonized by Spironolactone
Male hormones affect oil-producing skin cells differently based on their body location, and the drug spironolactone can reduce these effects.
research Topical Ketoconazole: A Systematic Review of Current Dermatological Applications and Future Developments
Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
research Fatty Acids and Related Lipid Mediators in the Regulation of Cutaneous Inflammation
Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
research Derma Rollers in Therapy: The Transition from Cosmetics to Transdermal Drug Delivery
Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
research Association Between Serum Melatonin and Skin Aging in an Urban Population of Mongolia
Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.
research Possible Intermediary Role of Ghrelin in Seborrhea
The conclusion suggests that the hormone ghrelin might link acid reflux to oily skin.
research Perspectives and Challenges of Hair Analysis
Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
research Superoxide Dismutase Loaded Niosomes Delivery to Hair Follicles: Permeation Through Synthetic Membrane and Guinea Pig Skin
Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
research Effects of SM-215 on Hair Growth by Hair Follicle Stimulation
SM-215 promotes hair growth by improving the environment around hair follicles.
research The Use of Essential Oils in the Development of Dermato-Cosmetic Products
Essential oils are increasingly used in cosmetics for their natural benefits but must be used carefully to avoid skin reactions.
research Updated Management of Atrophic Post-Acne Scars: Review Article
Combination therapies work better than single treatments for atrophic acne scars.
research Anatomy and Function of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
research The Potential Application of Nanocarriers in Delivering Topical Antioxidants
Nanocarriers can improve antioxidant delivery to the skin but face safety and production challenges.
research Selected Issues in the Production of Raw Materials, Food, and Cosmetics, Vol. 3
Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.
research Innovative Use of Spironolactone as an Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.