research Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 (DPP4)-Positive Fibroblasts Are Responsible for Secretion of Pro-Fibrotic Matrix Proteins in Human Skin
DPP4-positive fibroblasts play a major role in producing proteins that lead to skin fibrosis.
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30-60 / 701 results research Tinea Capitis: No Incision Nor Excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
research The Transcriptional Repressor CDP (Cutl1) Is Essential for Epithelial Cell Differentiation of the Lung and the Hair Follicle
CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Gland: A Developmental Anomaly
A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
research Cladosporium Scalp Infection in an 11-Year-Old Girl
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of This Embryogenic Anomaly
The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
research Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Face with Histological Findings of Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncommon Variant of Lichen Planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research Autophagy Controls the Protein Composition of Hair Shafts
Autophagy is important for determining the protein makeup of hair.
research (-)-Cannabidiol Differentially Influences Hair Growth
CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research CCR5 Blockade Shows Prevention of Alopecia Areata Development as Well as Improvement of Alopecia Areata
Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Loss of Langerhans Cells in Scar Lesion of Lichen Planopilaris Is Caused by Downregulation of Integrin αvβ6 in the Epidermal Keratinocytes
Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
research Glycogen Metabolism and Cori Cycle in Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles have a unique way of using energy and might use the Cori cycle; blocking CCR5 could help treat hair loss.
research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research FOXN1: A Master Regulator Gene of Thymic Epithelial Development Program
The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
research Signaling Couples Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence With Reduced Histone H3 K4/K9/K27me3 for Proper Tissue Homeostasis
Certain signals are important for reducing specific chemical markers on hair follicle stem cells during rest periods, which is necessary for healthy hair growth.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Activities of Chitosan and Surface-Deacetylated Chitin Nanofibers
Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
research The Endocrine System and Hair Growth in the Rat
Male rats grow hair faster than females, and certain hormones can slow or slightly increase hair growth, but not significantly beyond natural rates.
research Morphogenesis and Maintenance of the 3D Thymic Medulla and Prevention of Nude Skin Phenotype Require FoxN1 in Pre- and Post-Natal K14 Epithelium
FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
research Megestrol Acetate Increases the Proliferation, Migration, and Adipogenic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells via Glucocorticoid Receptor
Megestrol acetate helps fat-derived stem cells grow, move, and turn into fat cells through a specific receptor.
research Expression of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Marker CD90 on Dermal Sheath Cells of the Anagen Hair Follicle in Canine Species
CD90 is present on specific cells in dog hair follicles.
research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Cyclophosphamide-Associated Acneiform Drug Eruption in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
A patient's skin eruption was caused by the cancer drug cyclophosphamide and improved after stopping the drug.
research Reply to Finasteride and Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.
research Patient and Device Generated Variability in Platelet-Derived Growth Factors During Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Hair Loss
Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
research Phylloid Terminal Hair Nevus: A Unique Clinical Entity
A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
research Meetings, Transactions, and Society News
Two major dermatology conferences were held in 2006, focusing on skin immunity and various skin diseases.
research Finasteride And Dutasteride May Reduce Melanoma Risk
Finasteride and dutasteride might lower melanoma risk.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.