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Glossary Skin Morphology

structure and form of skin layers and cells

Skin morphology refers to the structure and form of the skin, including its layers, cells, and overall appearance. For a layperson, it means understanding how the skin looks and is built, from the outermost layer (epidermis) to the deeper layers (dermis and subcutaneous tissue). For professionals, it involves studying the microscopic and macroscopic features of the skin to diagnose conditions, understand skin functions, and develop treatments.

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research Histologic morphology and involucrin, filaggrin, and keratin expression in normal canine skin from dogs of different breeds and coat types

15 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of Veterinary Science”

This study examined variations in epidermal thickness and protein expression across different dog breeds, finding significant differences by anatomical site and breed, with associated mRNA and protein expression changes observed.

research Skin morphology of the mutant hairless USP mouse

11 citations , January 2005 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research”

This study found no qualitative skin differences during development between mutant hairless USP mice and BALB/c mice, except for enlarged cysts in the hairless strain.

research Short communication: Temporal changes in the skin morphology of dairy cows during the periparturient period

1 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of dairy science”

This study observed that hair follicle morphology in dairy cows changes during the peripartum period, with fluctuations in hair follicle width and anagen percentage but no overall marked changes in skin morphology parameters.

research Comparative Morphological Characterization of Skin after Subcutaneous Application of Hyaluronic Acid and Polycaprolactone in Rats: Establishment of an Experimental Model

June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

This study found that polycaprolactone (PCL) in facial fillers led to more cell proliferation and vascular activity than hyaluronic acid (HA) in Wistar rats, suggesting enhanced tissue regeneration effects with PCL.

research 068 Association of systemic involvement with skin morphology assessed by multiphoton microscopy in pseudoxanthoma elasticum

October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found no significant difference in SARS-CoV2 IgG seroconversion rates between patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases treated with targeted immune-modulating therapies and those on conventional systemic treatments.

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community 2 year progress with Dut after a decade of Fin

154 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their hair loss journey, using finasteride since age 18 and adding dutasteride at 30, which halted hair loss and promoted regrowth. They take finasteride daily and dutasteride three times a week, experiencing reduced libido and drier skin as side effects.

community No fearmongering /just facts on yesterday someone posting on eye issues

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 33 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and dutasteride may not significantly impact meibomian gland function since these glands do not rely on DHT. Some users report dry eyes and other side effects from finasteride, but these may be influenced by other factors or medications.

community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.

138 upvotes 9 months ago

Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.

community Everything you ever wanted to know about Pelage Pharma's PP405: how it works and what to expect

126 upvotes 3 months ago

PP405 may encourage earlier hair growth and slightly increase visible hair count but does not reverse hair follicle miniaturization in male pattern baldness. It does not address damage to the dermal papilla or broken Wnt signaling.

community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

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Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair? Melatonin may cause hair loss or thinning in some users, but evidence is limited.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Does scalp micropigmentation work on all skin tones and hair colors? Scalp micropigmentation can be customized for various skin tones and hair colors.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin? Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.

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How does retinol improve scalp health and prepare the skin for other hair growth treatments? Retinol improves scalp health by promoting cellular turnover and reducing congestion.

learn Hyaluronic Acid

Does hyaluronic acid really hydrate the scalp, or is it mainly for skin care? Hyaluronic acid can hydrate the scalp, but its effectiveness may vary.

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