research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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research Sex Steroid Synthesis in Human Skin In Situ: The Roles of Aromatase and Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein in the Homeostasis of Human Skin
Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
research Alterations in Epidermal Stem Cells Within the Pilosebaceous Unit in Atrophic Acne Scars
Inflammatory acne damages skin stem cells and reduces their growth, leading to atrophic acne scars.
research The Effect of Menopause on the Skin and Other Connective Tissues
Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
research Effect of Estrogens on Skin Aging and the Potential Role of SERMs
Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Skin Aging
After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
research Tobacco and the Skin: Adverse Effects and Complex Relationships
Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research Lasers, Microneedling, and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation and Repair
Lasers, microneedling, and PRP improve skin rejuvenation and repair, with PRP enhancing the effects when combined with other treatments.
research Aging Skin: A Window to the Body
Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
research Biology of Estrogens in Skin: Implications for Skin Aging
Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.
research Effect of Estrogens on Skin Aging and the Potential Role of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.
research Fractional Resurfacing in the Asian Patient: Current State of the Art
Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research The Utility of Elastic Verhoeff-Van Gieson Staining in Dermatopathology
EVG staining is a valuable, simple, and cost-effective method for diagnosing various skin conditions in dermatopathology.
research Tissue Mechanics in Haired Murine Skin: Potential Implications for Skin Aging
Older mice have stiffer skin with less elasticity due to changes in collagen and skin structure, affecting aging and hair loss.
research Healthy Skin for Women: A Review of Common Conditions and Therapies
The conclusion is that pharmacists are important in helping women choose the right skin care treatments.
research Clinical Efficacy of Silk Sericin Dressing with Collagen for Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site Treatment
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
research Protective Effects of Melatonin on the Skin: Future Perspectives
Melatonin, usually known for sleep regulation, also has antioxidant properties that can protect skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve skin conditions, with topical application being more effective than oral use.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research Matricellular Proteins in the Homeostasis, Regeneration, and Aging of Skin
Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Forehead, Eyebrow, and Upper Eyelid Lifting
Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
research Amino Acids Oral Treatment for the Amelioration of Skin, Hair, and Nails Conditions: An Open-Label Study
Taking an amino acid supplement improved skin, hair, and nail health in women.
research Recent Advances in Exosomal Non-Coding RNA-Based Therapeutic Approaches for Photoaging
New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
research Dermatological Changes During Menopause and HRT: What to Expect
Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.
research Papillary Dermal Elastolysis Histopathology Mimicking Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides
research Multiphoton Microscopic Imaging of Rabbit Dorsal Skin
Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.