research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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research Restoring neuropetide Y levels in the hypothalamus ameliorates premature aging phenotype in mice
Increasing neuropeptide Y in the brain can slow aging signs in mice.
research Smart Fluids As Autophagy-Activating Photoprotectors: In Vitro Analysis of Dead Sea Water and Magnetized Saline Water Against Ultraviolet B (UVB)-Induced Photodamage in Human Keratinocytes
Dead Sea water and magnetized saline water can protect skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
research Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics
Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
research Skin applications of cannabidiol: sources, effects, delivery systems, marketed formulations and safety
CBD may improve skin and hair health, but its effective use and safety need more research.
research The transcription elongation factors Spt4 and Spt6 promote dermal adipocyte differentiation
Spt4 and Spt6 are essential for fat cell development.
research Nelfb promotes dermal white adipose tissue formation through RNA Polymerase II mediated adipogenic gene regulation
Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
research Efficacy and safety of Finasteride (5 alpha-reductase inhibitor) monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A critical review of the literature
Finasteride helps with prostate symptoms but may cause sexual side effects.
research Polymorphisms of the genes ABCG2, SLC22A12 and XDH and their relation with hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in Mexican young adults
A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
research Polymorphisms of the genes ABCG2, SLC22A12 and XDH and their relation with hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in Mexican young adults
The ABCG2 gene variant increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol, especially in overweight or obese young Mexican males.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata with Gluten Intolerance in a Child with Down Syndrome: A Homeopathic Perspective
Homeopathy improved hair growth, gut health, and emotions in a boy with Down syndrome.
research A Case of Alopecia Areata with Gluten Intolerance in a Child with Down Syndrome: A Homeopathic Perspective
Homeopathy improved hair growth, gut health, and emotions in a boy with Down syndrome.
research Dose-response study of topical minoxidil in male pattern baldness
Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1: an Italian survey on 158 patients
APS-1 in Italy shows diverse AIRE mutations and various autoimmune issues.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Evaluation of hair growth promoting activity of Musa paradisiaca unripe fruit extract
Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
research Addisonian crisis in a young man with atypical anorexia nervosa
A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
research Acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp associated with borrelia-infection
A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
research Determination of Vitamin B3 Vitamer (Nicotinamide) and Vitamin B6 Vitamers in Human Hair Using LC-MS/MS
The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
research Repigmentation of Gray Hair After Thyroid Hormone Treatment
Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
research Response to “Vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis” and an investigation of vitamin D in pediatric patients
Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
research Hair Disorders
Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
research My First Terrible Diagnosis
The medical student learned to balance medical knowledge with empathy when delivering difficult news to patients.
research New-Onset Gastrointestinal Polyposis
A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
research PERICARDIAL EFFUSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MINOXIDIL
research Alopecia induced in young mice by exposure to excess dietary zinc
Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
research The biodisposition and hypertrichotic effects of bimatoprost in mouse skin
Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
research Combined Diet and Supplementation Therapy Resolves Alopecia Areata in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Study
A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.