research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status
A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.
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research When Acne, Hirsutism, and Menstrual Irregularities Are More Than PCOS
Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Necrolytic Migratory Erythema in a Cat with Glucagonoma Syndrome
A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
research Cannabinoids: Current and Future Options to Treat Chronic and Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain
Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Perspectives of Alopecia Behind the Regulation of Foxn1 Gene Exposes the Human Nude Phenotype
The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Does Prolactin Play a Role in Skin Biology and Pathology?
Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage
Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
research Phenotypic Plasticity: Driver of Cancer Initiation, Progression, and Therapy Resistance
Understanding phenotypic plasticity is crucial for developing effective cancer therapies.
research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
research A Systematic Review of Keratinocyte Secretions: A Regenerative Perspective
Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
research Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Lesions of the Rat and Mouse Integument
The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Utilizing the Hair Follicle to Dissect the Regulation and Autocrine/Paracrine Activities of Prolactin in Humans
Human scalp hair follicles can be used to study how prolactin affects hair growth and cell death.
research Cutaneous Transcriptome Analysis in NIH Hairless Mice
Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
research Melatonin Membrane Receptors in Peripheral Tissues: Distribution and Functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Complications of Cushing's Syndrome: State of the Art
Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Skin Epidermis
The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
research Alopecia Areata: Animal Models Illuminate Autoimmune Pathogenesis and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies
Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
research Clinical and Biological Impact of the Exposome on the Skin
Environmental factors, hormones, nutrition, and stress all significantly affect skin health and aging.
research The Endocannabinoid System of the Skin: A Potential Approach for the Treatment of Skin Disorders
Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
research Zinc Deficiency and Its Management in the Pediatric Population: A Literature Review and Proposed Etiologic Classification
Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the Cutaneous Cannabinoid System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research Melatonin in Dermatologic Allergic Diseases and Other Skin Conditions: Current Trends and Reports
Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.
research Understanding Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells and Crosstalk with the Microbiota: A Skin Connection
Type 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells help maintain skin health and balance, and are involved in skin diseases and healing.
research Notch Signaling Regulates Late-Stage Epidermal Differentiation and Maintains Postnatal Hair Cycle Homeostasis
Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.