research Proteome Analysis of Human Hair Shaft
Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Epidermal patterning and induction of different hair types during mouse embryonic development
Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
research Premature pubarche during minipuberty – literature review and two case reports
Isolated pubic hair in infants is usually harmless and resolves on its own.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society criteria for the polycystic ovary syndrome: the complete task force report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Outcome of long-term treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride in idiopathic hirsutism: clinical and hormonal effects during a 1-year course of therapy and 1-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.
research Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) and PPAR agonists: the ‘future’ in dermatology therapeutics?
PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
research Impaired Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling with Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation in nackt Mice, a Cathepsin L-Deficient Mutation
Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans
KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
research Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications*
Excessive hair growth in women often has no known cause and is not linked to race or other hormonal symptoms.
research Cutaneous manifestations of metabolic diseases: uncommon presentations
Some skin problems can be signs of diabetes or other metabolic diseases and recognizing them can help diagnose and treat these diseases early.
research A rare complication of follicular hair unit extraction: Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption
A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
research Identification of a recurrent nonsense mutation in HR gene responsible for atrichia with papular lesions in two Kashmiri families
A mutation in the HR gene causes a rare form of irreversible hair loss in two Kashmiri families. Whole exome sequencing is effective for finding such mutations.
research Epidemiological Assessment of Testosterone Levels in Women Population: A Factorial Analysis of Cell Proliferation
High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.
research Lipedematous Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Trichoscopic Findings of a Single Case and Review of the Literature
A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
research Utility of homoeopathic drug phosphorus in management of alopecia areata: An evidence based case report
Phosphorus may help treat alopecia areata.
research Ichthyosis fetalis in a cross‐bred lamb
A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
research Skin barrier, phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of autosomal recessive ichthyosis in TGM1 ‐deficient Jack Russell Terriers and response to topical ceramide
Topical ceramide treatment partially improves the skin condition in Jack Russell Terriers with a genetic skin disorder.
research NEW CHALLENGE TO CANCER AND LONGEVITY
A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
research The Skin at Different Ages
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
research Keratosis Follicularis
Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
research Alopecia
Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.
research Androgen Regulation of the Human Hair Follicle: The Type I Hair Keratin hHa7 Is a Direct Target Gene in Trichocytes
The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
research Wanted, dead and alive: Why a multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock hair treatment potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research The stem cell quiescence and niche signaling is disturbed in the hair follicle of the hairpoor mouse, an MUHH model mouse
Disrupted stem cell signals in hairpoor mice cause hair loss.
research A systematic summary of survival and death signalling during the life of hair follicle stem cells
The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
research Alopecia in dogs causes,incidance and clinical signs with special reference to nutritional alopecia
Alopecia in dogs is often caused by mange, flea and tick infestations, and nutritional deficiencies, especially in males and young dogs.
research Wnt Signaling Across Adult Skin Mini-Organs: Interfollicular Epidermis, Hair Follicle, and Nail—Implications for Disease and Regeneration
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin, hair, and nail health and regeneration.
research Postgraduate seminar in pediatric dermatology
Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research KLHL24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.