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Glossary Skin Biology

study of skin's structure, function, and cellular processes

Skin biology is the study of the structure, function, and processes of the skin, the body's largest organ. It encompasses understanding how skin cells grow, differentiate, and interact, as well as how the skin acts as a barrier, regulates temperature, and participates in immune responses. This field is crucial for developing treatments for skin conditions, understanding aging, and improving cosmetic products.

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research Does prolactin play a role in skin biology and pathology?

41 citations , September 1991 in “Medical hypotheses”

This article reviews the potential role of prolactin as a neuroendocrine modulator in skin biology and pathology, discussing its relevance for conditions such as psoriasis and hair growth, but reports no new clinical findings.

research DNA Microarrays in Dermatology and Skin Biology

14 citations , September 2006 in “OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology”

This article reviews the use of DNA microarrays in studying skin biology including cancer, inflammation, and stem cell differentiation, but reports no new experimental results.

research Skin biology

5 citations , January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter reviews skin components, wound healing mechanisms, and the potential of biomaterials to enhance skin repair and regeneration, without offering new experimental results.

research Skin Biology: Understanding Biological Targets for Improving Appearance

1 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter provides an overview of skin physiology, aging effects, and how environmental factors like UV damage impact skin health, without presenting new research findings.

research Role of vitamin D in skin and hair biology

November 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This study found that vitamin D receptor mutations lead to hair follicle alopecia due to impaired cyclic regeneration, which is distinct from vitamin D receptor effects on epidermal keratinocytes that largely depend on 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

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community Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time

86 upvotes 6 years ago

Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

community Adding Creatine while on fin + min has caused my skin to become red and terrible

3 years ago

Adding creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil caused skin irritation and hair thinning. Creatine may affect DHT levels, leading to these issues.

community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles

in Research/Science 209 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

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Learn

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learn Follistatin

Protein that blocks activin, a growth-regulating signal

Can follistatin be applied to the skin, and does any form of it treat hair loss? No study shows that follistatin applied to the skin works, and no form of follistatin is an approved or proven hair-loss treatment. Follistatin injections, "research peptides" and gene therapies sold outside regulated trials are unapproved and of unknown safety.

learn Estradiol

Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms

learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Melatonin

Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair? No study links melatonin to hair loss; reports are anecdotal. Some users report scalp dryness or irritation from topical products, and a safety review lists mainly mild side effects such as sleepiness and headache.

learn Hyaluronic Acid

Does hyaluronic acid really hydrate the scalp, or is it mainly for skin care? Hyaluronic acid improved hydration of facial skin in trials. It has not been tested on the scalp.

learn Osteopontin

What does osteopontin do in skin healing and inflammation? Osteopontin takes part in wound repair in mouse skin; its role in human scalp healing and inflammation has not been studied.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Does scalp micropigmentation work on all skin tones and hair colors? Providers say SMP pigment can be matched to many skin tones and hair colors; claims that it works on all of them are marketing.

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