research Inhibition of Human Steroid 5β-Reductase (AKR1D1) by Finasteride and Structure of the Enzyme-Inhibitor Complex
Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
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research Measuring Changes in Chemistry, Composition, and Molecular Structure Within Hair Fibers by Infrared and Raman Spectroscopic Imaging
Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
research Skin Aging as a Mechanical Phenomenon: The Main Weak Links
Skin aging is largely due to differences in stiffness and elasticity between skin layers, leading to wrinkles.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
research Design of a RADA16-Based Self-Assembling Peptide Nanofiber Scaffold for Biomedical Applications
RADA16 is a promising material for tissue repair and regenerative medicine but needs improvement in strength and cost.
research Mapping the Molecular and Structural Specialization of the Skin Basement Membrane for Inter-Tissue Interactions
The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
research Oxygen, Metabolism, and Regeneration: Lessons from Mice
Mice with enhanced regeneration abilities may help develop new regenerative medicine therapies.
research Keratin Formation in the Hair Follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Sexuality in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.
research The Structure of the Amorphous Matrix of Keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Tissue Engineering Strategies for Human Hair Follicle Regeneration: How Far From a Hairy Goal?
Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
research Women's Midlife Health: Reframing Menopause
The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
research The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability
Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
research Novel Lead Generation Through Hypothetical Pharmacophore Three-Dimensional Database Searching: Discovery of Isoflavonoids as Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Rat 5α-Reductase
Researchers found new potential but less potent rat enzyme inhibitors using a 3D model.
research Hair Transplantation Update
The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
research Topically Used Herbal Products for the Treatment of Hair Loss: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Effect of Sinapic Acid on Hair Growth Promotion in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells via Akt Activation
Sinapic acid may help hair growth by activating a specific cell pathway.
research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp: A Microscopic Anatomy Study
The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
research Exogenous and Endogenous Lipids of Human Hair
Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
research Permanent Waving and Hair Straightening
Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
research Defining the Localization and Molecular Characteristics of Minor Salivary Gland Label-Retaining Cells
The study found stem cells in minor salivary glands that can differentiate and are involved in tumor formation when exposed to tobacco.
research Identification of Finasteride Metabolites in Human Bile and Urine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.
research Structural Characterization of Polymorphs and Molecular Complexes of Finasteride
Finasteride's molecular and crystal structures help develop new drug formulations.
research Chemical Modification of Keratin Fibers Using 2-Iminothiorane Hydrochloride
2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
research Spectrofluorimetric Study of Finasteride and Bovine Serum Albumin Interaction and Its Application for Quantitative Determination of Finasteride in Tablet Dosage Form
Method accurately measures finasteride in tablets using finasteride-BSA interaction.
research Is Androgenic Alopecia a Result of Endocrine Effects on the Vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
research Heat-Damaged Evaluation of Virgin Hair
Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Fetal-Maternal Microchimeric Stem Cell Population in Maternal Hair Follicles Long After Childbirth
Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia
Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.
research Scalp Advancement and the Pretrichial Brow Lift
The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.