research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
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research Experimental Cutaneous Bacillus Anthracis Infections in Hairless HRS/J Mice
Hairless HRS/J mice resist Bacillus anthracis skin infections due to high numbers of immune cells, not because they lack hair follicles.
research Management of Hair Problems
Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
research Thy1 Marks a Distinct Population of Slow-Cycling Stem Cells in the Mouse Epidermis
A specific group of slow-growing stem cells marked by Thy1 is crucial for skin maintenance and healing in mice.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Maintaining Inducibility of Dermal Follicle Cells on Silk Fibroin/Sodium Alginate Scaffold for Enhanced Hair Follicle Regeneration
Scaffold improves hair growth potential.
research Diverse Cellular Players Orchestrate Regeneration After Wounding
Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
research Alpha-Parvin Is Required for Epidermal Morphogenesis, Hair Follicle Development, and Basal Keratinocyte Polarity
α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
research 6-Gingerol Inhibits Hair Cycle via Induction of MMP2 and MMP9 Expression
6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
research Association of Short-Term Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter with Skin Symptoms in Schoolchildren: A Panel Study in a Rural Area of Western Japan
Breathing in fine particles or Asian dust short-term doesn't affect schoolchildren's skin symptoms.
research New Treatments for Hair Loss
Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
research CD8-Positive Lymphocytes in Graft-Versus-Host Disease of Humanized NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ Mice
CD8+ T cells play a key role in graft-versus-host disease in certain mice models.
research Expression of the RORα Gene in Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles
The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
research Morphogenetic Mechanisms in the Cyclic Regeneration of Hair Follicles and Deer Antlers from Stem Cells
Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone Over 9 Days in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
research Lipin 1 Gene Polymorphisms in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Hair, Human Evolution, And The Idea Of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Two Mouse Mutations Mapped to Chromosome 11 with Differing Morphologies but Similar Progressive Inflammatory Alopecia
Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
research The Effects of Melatonin Treatment on Wool Production and Hair Follicle Cycle in Angora Rabbits
Melatonin treatment increases wool production and improves fiber quality in angora rabbits.
research Cosmetic Surgery in the United States: Its Past and Present
The document concludes that multidisciplinary training is important for future cosmetic surgeons and acknowledges the lasting influence of pioneers in the field.
research Symmetrical Alopecia in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.
research PH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
research An Exploratory Study of Television Advertising Practices: Do Profitability and Organization Size Affect Clearance Formality?
More profitable TV stations have stricter ad approval rules, and bigger stations are generally stricter too.
research The Pioneer Factor SOX9 Competes for Epigenetic Factors to Switch Stem Cell Fates
SOX9 helps determine stem cell roles by interacting with DNA and proteins that control gene activity.
research Non-Rhizobial Nodule Endophytes Improve Nodulation, Change Root Exudation Pattern and Promote the Growth of Lentil for Prospective Application in Fallow Soil
Certain bacteria can boost lentil growth and improve soil used for farming.
research A Volatile Producing Bacillus Subtilis Strain from the Rhizosphere of Haloxylon Ammodendron Promotes Plant Root Development
Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.
research In Ovo Injection of CHIR-99021 Promotes Feather Follicle Development via Modulating the Wnt Signaling Pathway and Transcriptome in Goose Embryos
Injecting CHIR-99021 into goose embryos improves feather growth by changing gene activity and energy processes.
research Motoneuron-Specific PTEN Deletion in Mice Induces Neuronal Hypertrophy and Regeneration After Facial Nerve Injury
Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
research Inhibition of Class I HDACs Preserves Hair Follicle Inductivity in Postnatal Dermal Cells
Inhibiting class I HDACs helps maintain hair growth ability in skin cells.
research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.