research Vitamin D: More Than a Bona Fide Hormone
Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research Two Hydroxyproline Galactosyltransferases, GALT5 and GALT2, Function in Arabinogalactan-Protein Glycosylation, Growth, and Development in Arabidopsis
GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.
research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer
A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
research Androgens and Ovarian Function: Translation from Basic Discovery Research to Clinical Impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
research Distinct Phenotypic and Genomic Signatures Underlie Contrasting Pathogenic Potential of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Clonal Lineages
Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
research Maintaining Hair Inductivity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells: A Review of Effective Methods
The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
research Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends
Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
research Untargeted Scanning of Hair for Drugs of Abuse by Direct Analysis in Real Time–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
research Concise Review: Human Dermis as an Autologous Source of Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis
Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research Wanted, Dead and Alive: Why a Multidisciplinary Approach Is Needed to Unlock Hair Treatment Potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research Are Sex Hormones Promising Candidates to Explain Sex Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant in MHC Region Impacts Expressions of Genes Contributing to Hair Keratinization and Is Involved in Hair Loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Back to the Future: From Appendage Development Toward Future Human Hair Follicle Neogenesis
New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: Part 2: Treatment
Alopecia areata can be managed with various treatments, and severe cases should be referred to dermatologists.
research Comparative Analysis of Biological Properties of Large-Scale Expanded Adult Neural Crest-Derived Stem Cells Isolated from Human Hair Follicle and Skin Dermis
Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.
research Flavonoids and Saponins: What Have We Got or Missed?
More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
research Sox2 in the Dermal Papilla Regulates Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Sox2 controls hair color by affecting pigment production in hair follicles.
research Carbon Dots With Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications
Carbon dots show promise for tissue repair and growth but need more research to solve current challenges.
research The Origins of Skin Diversity: Lessons From Dermal Fibroblasts
New research shows that skin diversity is influenced by different types of dermal fibroblasts and their development, especially involving the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
research Dietary Vitamin A Impacts Refractory Telogen
Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.
research Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
research Skin Microbiome, Metabolome and Skin Phenome, from the Perspectives of Skin as an Ecosystem
Your skin is like an ecosystem, with its own community of microbes and substances that interact and affect its health.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research A Kaleidoscope of Keratin Gene Expression and the Mosaic of Its Regulatory Mechanisms
Keratin protein production in cells is controlled by a complex system that changes with cell type, health, and conditions like injury or cancer.
research Bio-Pulsed Stimulation Effectively Improves the Production of Avian Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles That Enhance the Bioactivity of Skin Fibroblasts and Hair Follicle Cells
Bio-pulsed stimulation increases production of beneficial vesicles from bird stem cells that improve skin and hair cell functions.
research Exhaustive Analysis of Scalp Hair Regression: Subjective and Objective Perception from Initial Hair Loss to Severe Miniaturization and Drug-Induced Regrowth
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.