research The Biology of Melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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research Unexpected Expression of Hemoglobin Alpha as an Endogenous Antioxidant in Epidermal Keratinocytes
Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
research Deciphering Pathomechanisms in Solar Urticaria
The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
research Melatonin: A Cutaneous Perspective
Melatonin is good for skin health and may help treat skin conditions.
research The Role of Vitamin D in Skin Health
Vitamin D helps protect skin from aging and can improve hair growth.
research Hair: A Review of Prominent Scalp Hair Changes Throughout a Female's Life
Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
The skin produces and uses vitamin D for bone health, cell growth, and immune function.
research What Microbes Live in the Human Hair Follicle and What Is Their Role?
Different tiny organisms live in human hair follicles and can affect both health and skin conditions, including acne and hair loss.
research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Male pattern baldness may be linked to prostate cancer risk.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on Color, Protein Loss, and Mechanical Properties of Hair
UV radiation causes significant protein loss and color changes in hair, especially blond hair.
research Heterogeneity of Polymorphous Light Eruption: A Study of 105 Patients
The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
research Identifying the Target Cells and Mechanisms of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Infection
Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
research Apoptosis and Cutaneous Biology
Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
research Dermal Niche Signaling and Epidermal Stem Cells
Skin health and repair depend on the signals between skin stem cells and their surrounding cells.
research Ultraviolet Light-Induced Leukoderma of the Scalp Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia: Senescent Actinic Depigmentation of the Scalp
UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
research Ultraviolet B Irradiation Increases the Expression of Inflammatory Cytokines in Cultured Sebocytes
UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
research Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-Band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study
Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
research A Novel In Vivo Model for Evaluating Agents That Protect Against Ultraviolet A-Induced Photoaging
Sunscreens with higher SPF and UVA filters offer the best protection against skin aging from UVA rays.
research Comparison of the Acute Ultraviolet Photoresponse in Congenic Albino Hairless C57BL/6J Mice Relative to Outbred SKH1 Hairless Mice
B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
research Photoprotective Effects of Caffeic Acid Against Ultraviolet-Induced Damages on Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Caffeic acid protects human scalp cells from UV damage.
research Targeted Overexpression of the Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Prevents Ultraviolet-B-Induced Angiogenesis and Cutaneous Photo-Damage
Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
research Quantitative Analysis of Hair Luster in a Novel Ultraviolet-Irradiated Mouse Model
UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
research Home-Based Devices in Dermatology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Efficacy
Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.
research Retinoids and Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells in Response to Porphyra-334 Treatment by RNA-Seq
Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
research Updates from the British Association of Dermatologists 91st Annual Meeting, 5-7 July 2011, London, UK
New treatments and management strategies for skin conditions like melanoma and Spitz naevi were discussed at the dermatologists' meeting.
research Vitamin A in Skin and Hair: An Update
Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.