research Recently Identified Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
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research Itchy Hair – Trichoknesis: A Variant of Trichodynia or a New Entity?
The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
research The Distribution of Preputial Vessels in Different Severity of Rat Congenital Hypospadias Model: Imaging Study Using Micro-Computerized Tomography
The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
research US Clinics Marketing Unproven and Unlicensed Adipose-Derived Autologous Stem Cell Interventions
The document warns against US clinics selling untested stem cell treatments without FDA approval.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Contemporary Hair Transplantation
Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
research Techniques and Applications of Lower Extremity Feminization and Masculinization
More research is needed to improve lower body gender affirmation techniques.
research Scalp Medical Tattooing Technique to Camouflage Bifid Parietal Whorls
Scalp medical tattooing effectively camouflages bifid parietal whorls.
research Scalable Production of Controllable Dermal Papilla Spheroids on PVA Surfaces and the Effects of Spheroid Size on Hair Follicle Regeneration
Larger spheroids improve hair growth, but size doesn't guarantee thicker hair.
research GABAA Receptor Modulation by Neurosteroids in Models of Temporal Lobe Epilepsies
Neurosteroids change how GABA_A receptors work in the brain, which could be important for treating temporal lobe epilepsy.
research Hormonal and Surgical Treatment Options for Transgender Men (Female-to-Male)
Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.
research Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves
Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
research Interaction Between Stem Cell Factor and Endothelin-1: Effects on Melanogenesis in Human Skin Xenografts
SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
research In Vivo Follicular Unit Multiplication: Is It Possible to Harvest an Unlimited Donor Supply?
Transplanted transected hair follicles can survive but grow at unsatisfactory rates and are thinner, suggesting limited potential for unlimited donor hair supply.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Corneal Punctate Epitheliopathy Secondary to Trichiasis Following Eyelash Transplantation
Eyelash transplantation can cause eye damage and pain if not done carefully.
research The TFIID Subunit TAF4 Regulates Keratinocyte Proliferation and Has Cell-Autonomous and Non-Cell-Autonomous Tumor Suppressor Activity in Mouse Epidermis
TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
research Stem Cell Translation And Bioethics
The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
research Prodrugs of Butyric Acid from Bench to Bedside: Synthetic Design, Mechanisms of Action, and Clinical Applications
New butyric acid prodrugs show promise for cancer treatment, anemia management, and protecting hair from chemotherapy damage.
research Azimuthal Scattering from Elliptical Hair Fibers
Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
research The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women
Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
research The Influence of Interferon on Healthy and Diseased Skin
Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.
research Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Elevated Alanine Aminotransferase in Patients Receiving Asunaprevir Plus Daclatasvir Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C
Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
research Skin, Genetic Defects, and Aging
Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
research Acquired Hair Fragility in Pili Anulati: Causal Relationship with Androgenetic Alopecia
Pili anulati may cause hair loss, proper diagnosis and treatment needed.
research Index
Chemotherapy can cause skin issues and hair loss, and this guide explains how to manage them.
research Gene Expression Profiling of the Intact Dermal Sheath Cup of Human Hair Follicles
Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
research Endogenous Retinoids in the Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Gland
Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
research Alopecia Areata Presenting in Two Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Recipients Taking Cyclosporine
Two transplant patients on cyclosporine unexpectedly developed hair loss.