research Female Antiandrogens: Significance, Treatment, and Environmental Concerns
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
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research Hair, Cutaneous Homeostasis, and Stem Cell Functions
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Quantification of the Vitamin D Receptor-Coregulator Interaction
Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
research Hairless Plays a Role in Formation of Inner Root Sheath via Regulation of Dlx3 Gene
Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
research Hairless Down-Regulates Expression of Msx2 and Its Related Target Genes in Hair Follicles
Hairless protein reduces Msx2 gene activity, affecting hair follicle development.
research Poly(rC) Binding Protein 2 Acts as a Negative Regulator of IRES-Mediated Translation of Hr mRNA
A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Is a Phenocopy of Generalized Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Hairless Gene
Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor and Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Syndecan-1 Is Required to Maintain Intradermal Fat and Prevent Cold Stress
Syndecan-1 is essential for maintaining skin fat and preventing cold stress.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Vitamin D and the Skin
research A Novel Mutation in Hr Causes Abnormal Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Hairpoor Mouse, an Animal Model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Thyroid Autoimmunity in Patients with Skin Disorders
People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
research Analysis of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Receptors in Basal Cell Carcinomas
Basal cell carcinomas have much higher levels of Vitamin D3 receptors compared to healthy skin.
research The Role of R-Spondins and Their Receptors in Bone Metabolism
R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.
research Leucine-Rich Repeat-Containing G-Protein-Coupled Receptors as Markers of Adult Stem Cells
Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
research The Molecular Basis of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.
research The Browning of White Adipose Tissue: Some Burning Issues
Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research 46,XY DSD Due to Impaired Androgen Production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
research Dermatological Problems of Puberty
Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.
research New Modalities in the Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata
New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
research Exploring the Thyroid-Skin Connection: Concepts, Questions, and Clinical Relevance
Thyroid function affects skin health, with a complex interaction between the two.
research Voice Changes in Reproductive Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, and Diabetes: A Review
People with reproductive, thyroid disorders, and type 2 diabetes can experience voice changes, but more research is needed to understand this better.
research Pathobiology Questions Raised by Telogen Effluvium and Trichodynia in COVID-19 Patients
COVID-19 may cause hair loss and scalp pain due to inflammation and changes in hair follicle receptors, but these symptoms typically resolve in 2 to 4 months.
research Neuroendocrinology of the Hair Follicle: Principles and Clinical Perspectives
Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
research Case Report: Alopecia Areata and Cannabis Use
A girl with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after using cannabis.