research Prevalence and Etiology of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a common scarring hair loss in African descent women, possibly linked to genetics, hair care practices, and health issues like diabetes.
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research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia
Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
research Measurements of Tension on Wound Edges After Strip Harvest Surgery
Wound tension after hair transplant surgery increases with strip size and is higher on the sides, affecting scarring.
research Low-Level Light Therapy for Cosmetics and Dermatology
Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
research Development of a Stiffness-Angle Law for Simplifying the Measurement of Human Hair Stiffness
Hair stiffness increased by 13.2% after caffeine treatment, validating the Stiffness-Angle Law as an effective measurement method.
research A Dietary Supplement Improves Age-Related Dermatological Changes: Observational, Anecdotal, Spontaneous Study
The dietary supplement significantly improved skin, nails, and hair in older adults.
research Assessment of Anti-Aging Effects of Oral Choline-Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid on Hair, Skin, and Nails: An Open Label, Non-Randomized Interventional Study
Taking choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid orally significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health without side effects.
research Stem Cells in the Skin
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Wound Healing: A Cellular Perspective
The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
research Transforming Growth Factor-Beta in Stem Cells and Tissue Homeostasis
TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Biocompatible Nanoparticles and Vesicular Systems in Transdermal Drug Delivery for Various Skin Diseases
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
research Biology of the Wool Follicle: An Excursion into a Unique Tissue Interaction System Waiting to Be Rediscovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research Skin Aging
After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Hair
Oxidative stress damages hair and contributes to aging, and managing it can help maintain hair health.
research Hair Care Practices and Their Association With Scalp and Hair Disorders in African American Girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Extracellular Matrix as a Regulator of Epidermal Stem Cell Fate
The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
research Recent Advances in Nanocarrier-Loaded Gels: Which Drug Delivery Technologies Against Which Diseases?
Nanocarrier-loaded gels improve drug delivery for cancer, skin conditions, and hair loss.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Ethnic Populations
Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
research Stem Cell Secretome as a New Booster for Regenerative Medicine
Stem cells help repair tissue mainly by releasing beneficial substances, not by replacing damaged cells.
research Cosmetic Aspects of Pregnancy
Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.