research Discovery of Autoantigens in the Hair Loss Disorder Alopecia Areata: Implications of Posttranslational Modifications
Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
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600-630 / 1000+ results research New Developments in Our Understanding of Acne Pathogenesis and Treatment
We now understand more about what causes acne and this could lead to better, more personalized treatments.
research Epithelial-Mesenchymal Micro-Niches Govern Stem Cell Lineage Choices
Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
research The Role of Tight Junctions in Skin Barrier Function and Dermal Absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
research Tight Junctions Form a Barrier in Porcine Hair Follicles
Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
research Ambiguous Alopecia in a 36-Year-Old Woman
The woman has unexplained hair loss and it's unclear what her condition is or how to treat it.
research Commentary on Google Trends as a Tool for Evaluating Public Interest in Facial Cosmetic Procedures
Google Trends is useful for aesthetic surgeons to improve marketing by tracking what and when people search for facial cosmetic procedures.
research The Morphological Structure of Female Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Areata Hairs According to Curriculum Contents of Beauty Art Department
The study confirmed that changes in hair structure in women with hair loss conditions matched what is taught in beauty college trichology courses.
research The Shifting Preferences of Patients and Physicians in Nonsurgical Hair Loss Treatment
Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
research You Need a Makeover: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in A Makeover Story, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and suggest women's worth is based on looks.
research You Need a Makeover!: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in A Makeover Story, What Not to Wear, and Extreme Makeover
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and pressure women to conform to societal ideals.
research Abnormal Fingerprints and Immigration Delay Disease
Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
research Alopecia, Ascites, and Incomplete Regeneration After 85 to 90 Percent Liver Resection
The patient's liver did not fully grow back and she had serious temporary side effects after a very large liver surgery.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Testosterone-Like Immunoreactivity in Hair Measured in Minute Sample Amounts: A Competitive Radioimmunoassay with an Adequate Limit of Detection
The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.
research Hirsutism and Virilization
Hirsutism is common body hair growth due to genetics and hormones, and while not a disease, it can be distressing; virilisation includes hirsutism with other male traits and needs medical attention.
research The Ovariectomized Mouse Simulates the Pathophysiology of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss
Ovariectomized mice mimic postmenopausal hair loss, and estradiol helps maintain hair density.
research Influence of Glucocorticoids on Time-of-Day-Dependent Variation in Intradermal Reactivity to Histamine in Dogs
Glucocorticoids affect dogs' skin reactions to histamine, which vary by time of day.
research Formulation, Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Hair Serum Using Herbal Ingredients
Herbal hair serums offer multiple hair and skin benefits and are becoming more popular.
research Defining Hair Follicles in the Age of Stem Cell Bioengineering
The study found that bioengineered hair follicles work when using cells from the same species but have issues when combining human and mouse cells.
research Biology of the Eyelash Hair Follicle: An Enigma in Plain Sight
Scientists don't fully understand eyelash hair follicle biology, including growth and color, and suggest more research is needed.
research Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State
Measuring reproductive hormones in brown bear hair could help identify their sex and reproductive state, but better collection methods or lab techniques are needed.
research Medical Management of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
research Frontal Pseudoalopecia in History: Part 1—Fashionable Forms
In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal-Access Multiethnic Case-Control Series of Veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research The Mediated Body: Transformation and Modification in Visual Culture
The article concludes that contemporary visual culture emphasizes body modification, yet it also reveals societal denial of this trend.
research CO2 Laser Treatment of Traumatic Tattoos
CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
research Thyroid Disorders: Common Reasons for Pediatric Endocrinologist Referral
The document concludes that thyroid disorders in children require specific treatments and monitoring, and educational resources are available for further information.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox: Evolutionary Contradictions in Male Enhancement Treatments
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
research Managing Hyperglycemia and Rash Associated With Alpelisib: Expert Consensus Recommendations Using the Delphi Technique
Experts agree on how to manage sugar levels and skin reactions in patients taking the cancer drug alpelisib.