research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
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research Melasma and Endocrine Disorders
Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
research Activation of Nrf2 in Keratinocytes Causes Chloracne-Like Skin Disease in Mice
Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
research The Potential Impact of Melanosomal pH and Metabolism on Melanoma
Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.
research Activation of Hair Cell Growth Factors by Linoleic Acid in Malva Verticillata Seed
Linoleic acid from Malva verticillata seeds may help treat hair loss by promoting hair cell growth and blocking baldness signals.
research Adenosine A2B Receptor: A Pathogenic Factor and a Therapeutic Target for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
research Immunohistochemical Study on the Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Yonnyuniksoogobon-Dan
Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan taken orally promotes hair growth by affecting growth factors in hair roots.
research Hair Growth Induction: Roles of Growth Factors
EGF and FGF help hair growth by affecting cell differentiation and fiber growth.
research Physiological and Pharmacological Features of the Non-Saponin Components in Korean Red Ginseng
Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
research Analysis of Thymosin β4 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression in Normal Human Tissues Using Tissue Microarray
Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for blood vessel formation in many organs.
research Growth Factors and Cytokines in Hair Follicle Development and Cycling: Recent Insights from Animal Models and the Potentials for Clinical Therapy
Growth factors and cytokines are important for hair growth and could potentially treat hair loss, but more research is needed to overcome challenges before they can be used in treatments.
research Protection Against Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
research Factors Associated With Female Pattern Hair Loss And Its Prevalence In Taiwanese Women: A Community-Based Survey
FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
research Adenosine Stimulates Growth of Dermal Papilla and Lengthens the Anagen Phase by Increasing the Cysteine Level via Fibroblast Growth Factors 2 and 7 in an Organ Culture of Mouse Vibrissae Hair Follicles
Adenosine helps hair grow longer and stronger by boosting certain growth factors and signaling pathways.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
research Factors Regulating Quiescent Stem Cells: Insights from the Intestine and Other Self-Renewing Tissues
The document concludes that stem cell inactivity is actively controlled and important for tissue repair and balance.
research Role of Environmental Factors and Gonadotoxin Exposure in Unexplained Male Infertility
Environmental factors and exposure to toxins may contribute to male infertility by affecting sperm and hormone function.
research Gelatin-Chondroitin-6-Sulfate-Hyaluronic Acid Scaffold Seeded with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 Modified Hair Follicle Stem Cells as a Three-Dimensional Skin Substitute
Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
research Icariin Promotes Mouse Hair Follicle Growth by Increasing Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Expression in Dermal Papillary Cells
Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
research Human Umbilical Cord Blood Mesenchymal Stem Cells Engineered to Overexpress Growth Factors Accelerate Outcomes in Hair Growth
Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
research Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Protects CD200-Rich and CD34-Positive Hair Follicle Stem Cells Against Androgen-Induced Apoptosis Through the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway in Patients With Androgenic Alopecia
A substance called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor can protect certain hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by androgens, suggesting a new possible treatment for hair loss.
research Differential Impact of Environmental Factors on Systemic and Localized Autoimmunity
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
research Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Secretory Factors for Skin Aging and Hair Loss
Fat-derived stem cells may help treat skin aging and hair loss.
research Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair
Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
research Novel Aspects of Age-Protection by Spermidine Supplementation Are Associated with Preserved Telomere Length
Spermidine helps protect against aging by preserving telomere length.
research Pitx2, A β-Catenin-Regulated Transcription Factor, Regulates The Differentiation Of Outer Root Sheath Cells Cultured In Vitro
Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Policemen: Higher Prevalence and Different Risk Factors Relative to the General Population (KCIS No. 23)
Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
research Host Genetic Susceptibility and Impacts of Dietary Factors on COVID-19
Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
research Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidences Analyzed Worldwide by Skin Type Over Advancing Age of Males and Females: Evidence Estrogen and Androgenic Hair Are Risk Factors
Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
research The Molecular Mechanism Underlying the Proliferating and Preconditioning Effect of Vitamin C on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Vitamin C helps adipose-derived stem cells grow and may support hair growth.