research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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research Epidemiology and treatment modalities for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Pure linoleate deficiency in the rat: influence on growth, accumulation of n-6 polyunsaturates, and [1-14C]linoleate oxidation
Linoleate deficiency in rats reduces growth and n-6 polyunsaturate accumulation, causing mild symptoms.
research The human hair: from anatomy to physiology
The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
research Guideline for the primary care management of male lower urinary tract symptoms
Dual therapy with specific medications can help manage male urinary symptoms and reduce side effects.
research Stimulation of Hair Growth by Small Molecules that Activate Autophagy
Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
research Adverse effects of common medications on male fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Analysis of the sheep trichohyalin gene: potential structural and calcium-binding roles of trichohyalin in the hair follicle.
Trichohyalin in sheep hair follicles may help with structure and calcium binding.
research The Skin POMC System (SPS): Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
research Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
research Change in Hair Color in Mice Induced by Injection of α-MSH
Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
research Detection of Functionally Active Melanocortin Receptors and Evidence for an Immunoregulatory Activity of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
research Generation and Characterization of Multipotent Stem Cells from Established Dermal Cultures
Human skin cells can be turned into versatile stem cells, but their ability to do so decreases with repeated use.
research Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes
Human skin cells have a high-affinity system for biotin transport, crucial for skin health.
research INTERACTION OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE, MELATONIN, CYCLIC AMP AND CYCLIC GMP IN THE CONTROL OF MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO
α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.
research Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.
research Treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Alpha-blockers are recommended first for recent CP/CPPS, while antimicrobials are not advised for long-term cases.
research Intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome and finasteride intake
Finasteride may cause floppy-iris syndrome during cataract surgery, so check patients' medical history.
research The repairing of full-thickness skin deficiency and its biological mechanism using decellularized human amniotic membrane as the wound dressing
Human amniotic membrane helps heal skin wounds faster and with less scarring.
research Skin disorders in Parkinson’s disease: potential biomarkers and risk factors
Certain skin conditions may indicate or increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.
research Structure–property relationships of meta-kerateine biomaterials derived from human hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
research Acute urinary retention: risks and management.
Older men with severe symptoms and larger prostates should focus on prevention, using finasteride and alpha-blockers to manage acute urinary retention.
research Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage
Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
research Inhibition of Polyamine Synthesis Alters Hair Follicle Function and Fiber Composition
Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
research The cDNA-deduced amino acid sequence for trichohyalin, a differentiation marker in the hair follicle, contains a 23 amino acid repeat.
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.
research A novel immune competent murine hypertrophic scar contracture model: A tool to elucidate disease mechanism and develop new therapies
The model helps understand scar contraction and develop new treatments.
research Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in men: aetiology, diagnosis and management1
Chronic pelvic pain in men is common, but its cause is unknown and treatments are often ineffective.
research Cornification in reptilian epidermis occurs through the deposition of keratin‐associated beta‐proteins (beta‐keratins) onto a scaffold of intermediate filament keratins
Reptile skin hardens by layering beta-proteins on keratin.
research Melanocortins in fibroblast biology – current update and future perspective for dermatology
α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.