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This study found that inhibiting arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (ALOX12) may enhance hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 protein citrullination and promoting cuticular differentiation in isolated human hair follicles.

This study found that valproic acid promoted human hair growth by increasing β-catenin levels, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic option for alopecia.

This study found that autophagy plays a novel role in human hair growth, with altered autophagic flux during hair development phases influencing hair follicle behavior in a preclinical model.

This study investigated the effects of substance P on human hair growth but found its role in hair follicle physiology remains unclear.

In this case report, researchers document a female dog in tropical conditions with dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in hot and humid climates, showing symptoms like alopecia on the neck and ear tips.

This review highlights the potential of Panax ginseng as a promising natural treatment for hair loss, despite limited published research on its effects.

This chapter reviews the presence and roles of stem cells in various body systems, focusing on their lifelong function in animals and humans, and reports no new experimental findings.

This study found that normal murine hair follicles are direct targets for melatonin bioregulation, expressing receptors that are regulated in a hair cycle-dependent manner, influencing keratinocyte apoptosis.

Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.

This case report describes two instances of superficial dermatophytosis in neonates, highlighting the unusual occurrence and successful resolution with topical antifungal treatment.

This review discusses the historical and cultural perspectives on chocolate's perceived medicinal benefits but reports no new clinical research findings, highlighting the longstanding appeal of chocolate as a remedy.

This study found that culturing fibroblasts on stiffer substrates mimicking fibrotic wounds led to an aligned EDA fibronectin matrix with thinner fibers and decreased YAP activity, suggesting disrupted signaling that might be restored to promote regenerative wound repair.

This review addresses the historical and cultural perceptions of epilepsy and stresses the importance of understanding its diagnosis and management to lessen its psychological and social impacts, especially given the stigma often associated with this condition.

This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.

This study found that macrophage-stimulating protein (MSP) enhanced hair growth in both human hair follicles cultured in vitro and in mice through the promotion of anagen phase induction.

In this narrative review, the authors found that stigma related to oculocutaneous albinism in Africa is primarily driven by socio-cultural beliefs and structural inequities, affecting individuals' health, education, and psychosocial well-being, with interventions needed to dispel myths and provide specialized healthcare and support.

This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that the retinoid all-trans retinoic acid induced a catagen-like stage in human scalp hair follicles, suggesting upregulation of TGF-beta2 as a contributing mechanism.

This study reported that toxic shock syndrome, originally noted in children, is now predominantly associated with menstruating women, with some experiencing recurrence and complications like vocal cord paralysis and impaired finger sensation.

This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.

This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.

This report describes two cases of white piedra caused by Trichosporon inkin in a northern climate, detailing clinical findings and diagnosis without presenting new experimental results.

This study found that combining adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells with meglumine antimoniate reduced lesion size and parasite load in mice with leishmaniasis, suggesting potential for improved treatment.

This study found that combining Bioscalp with Ultra Exo Booster and Ultra S Line Plus significantly promoted hair growth and maintained hair bulb integrity in cultured hair follicles from Korean adults.

Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.

This review discusses traditional therapies used in the Indian subcontinent, covering practices like Ayurveda and homeopathy, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for rigorous studies.

This review argues that the immunocompetence hypothesis, linking masculine facial features to attractiveness through health benefits, lacks sufficient evidence and sidesteps alternative explanations.

This article reviews the recognition and management of Staphylococcus aureus toxin-mediated diseases, but it does not present new research findings.

This paper explores how hair functions as a geographical lens to redefine the body's borders, influencing perceptions of identity and power.

This essay explores Harriet E. Wilson's spiritualist career in Boston but reports no new findings; it provides context to her autobiographical novel "Our Nig" and early struggles.