research Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
research Antioxidants and Lipid Peroxidation Status in the Blood of Patients with Alopecia
Alopecia patients have lower antioxidants and higher lipid damage in their blood.
research Endocrine Controls of Keratin Expression
Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans
KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Androgen Excess-Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?
Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.
research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment - Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Clinical Application of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
5α-reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, effectively treat BPH, male baldness, and hirsutism, with potential for acne and prostate cancer prevention.
research TGF-β2 Is Specifically Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Modulates Hair Folliculogenesis
TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: An Endocrine Skin Disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Hair Regrowth Following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in an Elderly Patient with Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
research Anatomy and Function of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
research Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Hair Loss in Women
The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Natural Molecules in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Analytical Review
Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.
research The Identity of Flavin with the Cataract-Preventive Factor
Flavin prevents cataracts in young rats.
research Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends
Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
research Regulation of VDR by ΔNp63α Is Associated with Inhibition of Cell Invasion
ΔNp63α helps control a protein that stops cancer cells from spreading.
research New Onset of Alopecia Areata in a Patient with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Possible Pathogenetic Correlations
COVID-19 infection may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
research Retinoids and Keratinization
Retinoids can help treat skin disorders by improving the skin's outer layer.
research Hairless Is a Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research Study of Gene Expression Alteration in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Evidence of Predominant Molecular Signaling Pathways
Hair loss involves immune responses, inflammation, and disrupted signaling pathways.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Infertility: An Update
New treatments for PCOS are improving fertility and managing symptoms better.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research The Impact of VDR Expression and Regulation In Vivo
VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
research Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiencies in Hair Loss Among Indian Participants: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study
Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.