research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
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research Stress Exposure Modulates Peptidergic Innervation and Degranulates Mast Cells in Murine Skin
Stress increases nerve fibers and immune cell activity in mouse skin, possibly worsening skin conditions.
research Follicle-Innervating Aδ-Low Threshold Mechanoreceptors Organize Through a Population-Dependent Mechanism
Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research External Light Activates Hair Follicle Stem Cells Through Eyes Via an ipRGC–SCN–Sympathetic Neural Pathway
Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
research Dietary Isoflavone Increases Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production, Thereby Promoting Hair Growth in Mice
Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
research Neurotrophin-4 Modulates the Mechanotransducer Cav3.2 T-Type Calcium Current in Mice Down-Hair Neurons
Neurotrophin-4 increases calcium current in specific mouse neurons through the PI3K pathway.
research Dihydrotestosterone Inhibits Hair Growth in Mice by Inhibiting Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Production in Dermal Papillae
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
research CuCS/Cur Composite Wound Dressings Promote Neuralized Skin Regeneration by Rebuilding the Nerve Cell Factory in Deep Skin Burns
The CuCS/Cur wound dressing helps regenerate nerves and heal deep skin burns by rebuilding hair follicles.
research Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Sensory Neuron and Merkel-Cell Remodeling During Epidermal Homeostasis
Sensory neuron changes and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Sensory Neuron and Merkel-Cell Remodeling During Epidermal Homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently.
research Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Sensory Neuron and Merkel-Cell Remodeling During Epidermal Homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes happen independently during skin maintenance.
research Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Sensory Neuron and Merkel-Cell Remodeling During Epidermal Homeostasis
Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Sensory Neuron and Merkel-Cell Remodeling During Epidermal Homeostasis
Sensory neurons and Merkel cells remodel at different rates during normal skin maintenance.
research 4-Aminopyridine Induces Nerve Growth Factor to Improve Skin Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
research Defining the Cellular Environment in the Organ of Corti Following Extensive Hair Cell Loss: A Basis for Future Sensory Cell Replacement in the Cochlea
The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.
research Diversification and Specialization of Touch Receptors in Skin
Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
research A Subpopulation of Itch-Sensing Neurons Marked by Ret and Somatostatin Expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research Anatomical Mapping and Density of Merkel Cells in Skin and Mucosae of the Dog
Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.
research Investigation of the Development of Hypersensitivity and Hyperalgesia After Repeated Application of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rats: An Experimental Study
Repeated use of platelet-rich plasma in rats caused increased pain sensitivity.
research Hair Follicle Epidermal Stem Cells Define a Niche for Tactile Sensation
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
research The Protective Role of miR-486 for Alopecia Areata
miR-486 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Blue Light Stimulatory Effect on Hair Growth Mediated by Opsin and Cryptochrome Photoreceptors
Blue light can help hair grow by affecting certain receptors in hair follicles.
research Does Mitochondrial Dysfunction Drive Immune Privilege Collapse in Lichen Planopilaris Pathogenesis?
Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to chronic inflammation and immune system issues in Lichen planopilaris.
research Interest of Panax Ginseng and Albizia Julibrissin Extracts to Prevent Age-Related Hair Density Reduction
Ginseng and Albizia extracts may help prevent age-related hair thinning.
research Interest of Biotrinine, a Mix of Nasturtium Officinale and Tropaeolum Majus Extracts, for Chronic Hair Loss Treatment
Biotrinine® may be an effective treatment for chronic hair loss.
research Stress-Related Skin Disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.