research Functional analyses of a novel missense and other mutations of the vitamin D receptor in association with alopecia
A single amino acid change in the vitamin D receptor can disrupt its function and lead to hair loss.
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research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research The Transient Role for Calcium and Vitamin D during the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
research Selected variants of the steroid-5-alpha-reductase isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the sex steroid hormone receptors ESR1, ESR2 and PGR: No association with female pattern hair loss identified
No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
research Vitamin D activates type A natriuretic peptide receptor gene transcription in inner medullary collecting duct cells
Vitamin D boosts a specific gene activity in kidney cells that could improve heart and kidney function.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Chemical and Clinical Models
Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
research Contact dermatitis due to topical traditional Chinese medication
Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
research Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition
Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
research Hair follicle development and related gene and protein expression of skins in Rex rabbits during the first 8 weeks of life
Rex rabbits' hair follicles develop dynamically in the first 8 weeks, with key genes and proteins changing over time.
research Vitamin D receptor-mediated control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless gene expression in keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research An in Vitro Model for the Study of Human Hair Growth
Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
research Microneedling in androgenetic alopecia; comparing two different depths of microneedles
Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.
research Scalp involvement in pemphigus: a prognostic marker
Scalp involvement in pemphigus means the disease is more severe and harder to treat.
research Ligand‐independent Regulation of the hairless Promoter by Vitamin D Receptor†
Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
research Discovery of a transdermally deliverable pentapeptide for activating AdipoR1 to promote hair growth
A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
research Lisinopril-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report
Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.
research Proteomic analysis identifies differentially expressed proteins participating in forming Type III brush hair in Yangtze River Delta white goat
Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
research Inhibitory Effects of Polyacetylene Compounds from <i>Panax ginseng</i> on Neurotrophin Receptor-Mediated Hair Growth
Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
research Functional Analysis of VDR Gene Mutation R343H in A Child with Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets with Alopecia
The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
research Prefrontal 5α-reductase 2 mediates male-specific acute stress response
5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
research Does topical minoxidil at concentrations higher than 5% provide additional clinical benefit?
Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in Lebanese patients: the p.R391S and p.H397P variants have different phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms in Chicken Feather Follicle Morphogenesis
The document concludes that various signaling pathways and genetic factors are crucial for chicken feather development, affecting poultry quality.
research Herb lotions to regrow hair in patients with intractable alopecia areata
Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
research Prooxidant and antioxidant action of 4-(4-phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives
4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
research Alterations in Methionine Cycle and Wnt/MAPK Signaling Associated with HMBi-Induced Cashmere Growth in Goats
HMBi supplementation boosts cashmere growth by affecting specific metabolic and signaling pathways in goats.
research Spatial transcriptomics of a giant pilomatricoma
The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.
research Development of the gel-mask composition with nettle juice intended for telogen effluvium cutaneous application
The optimal gel-mask for hair loss contains 15% nettle juice, 0.5% carbopol ultrez 10 and sodium alginate, 0.1% potassium sorbate, and 0.4% PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil.
research Editorial
The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.