research Cell Death by Cornification
Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
research Mutations in the Helix Termination Motif of Mouse Type I IRS Keratin Genes Impair the Assembly of Keratin Intermediate Filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research Decision Letter: Hair Follicle Epidermal Stem Cells Define a Niche for Tactile Sensation
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
research Mechanical Forces in Skin Disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads
Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
research Cornification
Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
research Skin-Specific Regulation of SREBP Processing and Lipid Biosynthesis by Glycerol Kinase 5
A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research The Microanatomy of Human Skin in Aging
Aging skin shows thinner layers, fewer hair follicles, and new biomarkers like increased space between cells and smaller sebaceous glands.
research Harnessing Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Skin Diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Molecular Regulation and Cellular Heterogeneity in Skin Repair and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
research Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Their Antagonists in Skin and Hair Follicle Biology
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
research Micro-Morphometric Study of Skin in Developing Human Fetuses and Its Clinical Relevance
Understanding fetal skin development helps diagnose congenital skin diseases.
research The Inconsistent Regulation of HOXC13 on Different Keratins and the Regulation Mechanism on HOXC13 in Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus)
The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
research Determination of Secondary Follicle Characteristics, Density, Activity, and Hoxc13 Expression Pattern of Hexi Cashmere Goat Breed
Hexi cashmere goats' hair growth varies by stage, with Hoxc13 linked to hair activity.
research De Novo Production of Dermal Papilla Cells During the Anagen Phase of the Hair Cycle
New cells are added to the hair's dermal papilla during the active growth phase.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
research Controlling Hair Loss by Regulating Apoptosis in Hair Follicles: A Comprehensive Overview
Regulating cell death in hair follicles can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Involvement of the Edar Signaling in the Control of Hair Follicle Involution (Catagen)
Edar signaling is crucial for controlling hair growth and regression.
research Localization of Members of the Notch System and the Differentiation of Vibrissa Hair Follicles: Receptors, Ligands, and Fringe Modulators
Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
research Non-Invasive Approaches for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Skin Diseases: A Focus on Psoriasis and Lupus Erythematosus
Non-invasive methods show promise for diagnosing skin diseases like psoriasis and lupus but need more research for regular use.
research A Review of the Etiologies, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment of Canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research A Pair of Transmembrane Receptors Essential for the Retention and Pigmentation of Hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
research Cross-Linked Features of Mouse Pelage Hair Resistant to Detergent Extraction
Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Hair: More Than Just an Appendage
A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
research Stimulation of the Follicular Bulge LGR5+ and LGR6+ Stem Cells with the Gut-Derived Human Alpha Defensin 5 Results in Decreased Bacterial Presence, Enhanced Wound Healing, and Hair Growth from Tissues Devoid of Adnexal Structures
Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
research The Role of P-Cadherin in Skin Biology and Pathology: Lessons from the Hair Follicle
P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.