research Tactile innervation densities across the whole body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Analysis of Apoptotic Cell Death in Human Hair Follicles In Vivo andIn Vitro
Apoptosis in hair follicles varies by growth phase, with TGF-β possibly starting the catagen phase.
research Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Chronic Alopecia Areata
Cytotoxic T cells cause hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia versus lichen planopilaris: a clinicopathological study
The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
research Dermatologic Changes Associated With Interleukin 2 Administration
IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
research Terbinafine levels in serum, stratum corneum, dermis-epidermis (without stratum corneum), hair, sebum and eccrine sweat.
Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
research Hot comb alopecia.
Hot comb use can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp.
research Hot Comb Alopecia
Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.
research Androgen excess is the key element in polycystic ovary syndrome
Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.
research Nonsteroidal inhibitors of human type I steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase
New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
research Developmental timing of hair follicle and dorsal skin innervation in mice
Nerve growth in mouse skin and hair follicles happens in stages and is closely linked to hair development.
research Eating Disorders: Progress and Challenges
Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.
research Doxil (Caelyx): an exploratory study with pharmacokinetics in patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
research Directed Expression of Keratin 16 to the Progenitor Basal Cells of Transgenic Mouse Skin Delays Skin Maturation
Keratin 16 delays skin maturation and affects skin and hair development in mice.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
research Comparison of Alopecia areata in Human and Nonhuman Mammalian Species
The document concludes that certain rats and mice are useful for studying hair loss in humans and testing treatments.
research Single hair grafting for the treatment of vitiligo
Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
research Prostate Cancer Early Detection, Version 2.2015
The guidelines aim to find treatable prostate cancer early while avoiding unnecessary tests and treatments.
research Acute diffuse and total alopecia: A new subtype of alopecia areata with a favorable prognosis
A new type of rapid hair loss called ADTA usually gets better on its own within 6 months.
research Proanthocyanidins from Grape Seeds Promote Proliferation of Mouse Hair Follicle Cells In vitro and Convert Hair Cycle In vivo
Grape seed proanthocyanidins can promote hair growth.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
research Nanocrystals of medium soluble actives—Novel concept for improved dermal delivery and production strategy
Nanocrystals improve skin penetration and stability of caffeine, suggesting a new method for delivering similar substances through the skin.
research THE USE OF AUTORADIOGRAPHY TO STUDY THE LOCALIZATION OF GERMICIDES IN SKIN
Germicides mostly stay on the skin's surface, but some penetrate deeper depending on the product used.
research Male pattern hair loss: current understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor Influences the Development and Cycling of Murine Hair Follicles
bFGF delays hair growth in mice.
research Who do we invent for? Patents by women focus more on women’s health, but few women get to invent
Women inventors focus more on women's health, but there are few of them.
research Facial Pores
Different reasons for large pores mean treatments need to be personalized.
research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.