research Distinct Mechanisms Underlie Pattern Formation in the Skin and Skin Appendages
Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
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research Regeneration of Rete Ridges in Lanyu Pig (Sus Scrofa): Insights for Human Skin Wound Healing
Lanyu pigs show that partial-thickness wounds can partially regenerate important skin structures, which may help improve human skin healing.
research Wnt Signaling, Lgr5, and Stem Cells in the Intestine and Skin
Lgr5 is a marker for active, self-renewing stem cells in the intestine and skin, important for tissue maintenance.
research Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles
Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
research Hair Follicle Biology and Topical Minoxidil: Possible Mechanisms of Action
Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
research Stem Cells and Their Niches
The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
research Editorial
L'Oréal's research and workshops have advanced understanding and tailored cosmetics for African hair and skin.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Sebaceous Gland
The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
research Hair Follicle: A Novel Source of Multipotent Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
research Comparative Dermatology: Canine Endocrine Dermatoses
Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
research Molecular and Functional Aspects of the Hairless (Hr) Gene in Laboratory Rodents and Humans
The hr gene is crucial for skin and hair health, with mutations causing hair disorders.
research Laser Hair Removal: Efficacy and Challenges
Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
research Epidermal Stem Cell Fate: What Can We Learn from Embryonic Stem Cells?
Embryonic and adult stem cells are valuable for improving skin grafts and cell therapy.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Sorafenib-Induced Eruption Resembling Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
A man developed a rash similar to pityriasis rubra pilaris after starting sorafenib for cancer, possibly due to the drug's effect on skin cells.
research Characterization, Genomic Organization, Expression, and Function of the mEphA1 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase
mEphA1 receptor tyrosine kinase is important for skin and hair development and may play a role in certain diseases.
research The Early Region of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa Polyomavirus Drives Proliferation, Altered Differentiation, and Ectopic Expression of Hair Follicle Differentiation Markers in Interfollicular Tail Epidermis
The early genes of a specific virus can cause abnormal skin cell growth and hair follicle changes.
research Identification of Stem Cell Populations in Sweat Glands and Ducts Reveals Roles in Homeostasis and Wound Repair
The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cell Cultures Reveal Self-Organizing Plasticity of Stem Cells and Their Progeny
The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Tuning Wnt Signals for More or Fewer Hairs
Changing Wnt signaling can lead to more or less hair growth and might help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa in Animals: A Review
Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
research Advances in the Study of Stem-Cell-Enriched Hair Follicle Bulge Cells: A Review Featuring Characterization and Isolation of Human Bulge Cells
Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.
research Scalp Reconstruction and Repair
Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
research Non-Apoptotic Role for Caspase-7 in Hair Follicles and Surrounding Tissue
Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
research Biological Insights from Self-Perceived Facial Aging Data of the UK Biobank Participants
Self-perceived facial aging is linked to skin pigmentation, immune system, hair loss in men, and genes related to the skin's structure.
research The Spectrum of PLEC Sequence Variants and Related Plectinopathies Including Novel Association with Epidermolysis Bullosa Pruriginosa
Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
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Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
research Unraveling the Secret Life of the Hair Follicle: From Fungi to Innovative Hair Loss Therapies
New hair loss treatments have evolved from understanding hair biology and patient needs.
research Functional Mapping of the Mouse Hairless Gene Promoter Region
Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.