research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
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research Ichthyosis
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
research Whole-genome sequencing of eight goat populations for the detection of selection signatures underlying production and adaptive traits
Researchers identified genes linked to coat color, body size, cashmere production, and high altitude adaptation in goats.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin condition often caused by drugs, with complex treatment and a high risk of death, but survivors usually heal without scars.
research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research The hair cycle on the human thigh and upper arm
Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Recent positive selection of a human androgen receptor/ectodysplasin A2 receptor haplotype and its relationship to male pattern baldness
A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
research Topical ketoconazole: a systematic review of current dermatological applications and future developments
Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
research Novel cosmeceuticals from plants—An industry guided review
Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
research DERMATOLOGIC INVESTIGATION OF ALOPECIA IN RHESUS MACAQUES (MACACA MULATTA)
Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.
research Reversible decreases of fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats treated orally with finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.
research Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids
South American camelids should be sheared early, fleece type affects fiber quality, and the S/P follicle ratio doesn't distinguish between Bolivian llama genotypes.
research Human pollution exposure correlates with accelerated ultrastructural degradation of hair fibers
Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Some Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research Cosmetic potential of Southeast Asian herbs: an overview
Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
research Stable C and N isotope analysis of hair suggest undernourishment as a factor in the death of a mummified girl from late 19th century San Francisco, CA
The mummified girl likely died from undernourishment and illness.
research Protective effects of finasteride against testosterone-induced calcium oxalate crystallization and crystal-cell adhesion
Finasteride helps prevent kidney stones, but side effects need more research.
research Dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans revisited: our experience with 37 patients in south India
DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
research Effective amelioration of hepatic inflammation and insulin response in high fat diet-fed rats via regulating AKT/mTOR signaling: Role of Lepidium sativum seed extracts
Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
research The effects of extended photoperiod and warmth on hair growth in ponies and horses at different times of year
Timing of light therapy affects horse coat growth, with photoperiod being crucial.
research New treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
New drugs for rheumatoid arthritis show improvement but have side effects and are not a cure.
research Effects of mycorrhizal fungi on plant growth, nutrient absorption and phytohormones levels in tea under shading condition
Mycorrhizal fungi and shading improve tea plant growth and nutrient uptake by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
research Dermatophytosis Caused by Microsporum canis in a Free-Living Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus).
A maned wolf was successfully treated for a fungal infection, highlighting the need to understand such diseases for conservation.
research Hair Analysis as an Environmental Health Bioindicator: A Case-Study using Pelage of the California Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi)
California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.
research Dermatologic Diseases
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
research A review of the etiologies, clinical characteristics, and treatment of canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research Hair, Human Evolution, and the Idea of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Genome-based analysis of the genetic pattern of black sheep in Qira sheep
Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.