research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
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research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth
Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research Evaluation of DNA Variants Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Potential to Predict Male Pattern Baldness
DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
research Hoxc-Dependent Mesenchymal Niche Heterogeneity Drives Regional Hair Follicle Regeneration
Hoxc genes control hair growth through Wnt signaling.
research Study of Demodex Mites: Challenges and Solutions
The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
research Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization
Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
research How to Speak Postmodern: Medicine, Illness, and Cultural Change
The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome
A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia Along with Dermoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation
PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
research Middle East Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes: A Review
Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
research Emerging Roles of Transit-Amplifying Cells in Tissue Regeneration and Cancer
Transit-amplifying cells are crucial for tissue repair and can contribute to cancer when they malfunction.
research Topical Application of Oleuropein Induces Anagen Hair Growth in Telogen Mouse Skin
Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
research The Density Issue in Hair Transplantation
Mini-micrografting in hair transplants can give similar density to older methods with fewer sessions.
research Trichoscopy Tips
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair and scalp issues, but doctors must be careful to avoid mistakes.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: A Prospective Study
Taking tamsulosin or finasteride and being older increase the risk of floppy iris during cataract surgery.
research Neuropsychological Assessment in Elderly Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treated with Dutasteride
Dutasteride does not impair mental function in elderly men with enlarged prostate.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction with Finasteride 1 mg Taken for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
research An Ultrastructural Study on Corkscrew Hairs and Cigarette-Ash-Shaped Hairs Observed by Dermoscopy of Tinea Capitis
Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
research Comprehension Testing for Over-the-Counter Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research The First Case Report of Kerion-Type Scalp Mycosis Caused by Aspergillus Protuberus
A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research Sebaceous Gland Abnormalities in Fatty Acyl CoA Reductase 2 (Far2) Null Mice Result in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Deleting the Far2 gene in mice causes sebaceous gland issues and patchy hair loss.
research Dynamic Trichoscopy: Advancements in Hair and Scalp Examination
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
research Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome Complicated by Hidradenitis Suppurativa-like Lesions Responding to Acitretin Treatment
Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
research Minoxidil 2% Lotion for Eyebrow Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Face Comparative Study
Minoxidil 2% lotion is safe and effective for making eyebrows thicker and fuller.