research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
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210-240 / 1000+ results research Characteristic intraepidermal nerve fibre endings of the intervibrissal fur in the mystacial pad of the rat: morphological details revealed by intravital methylene blue staining and the zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide technique
Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Management of a Long-Term Condition in Primary Care
Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.
research Psychiatric shades of grey: mirtazapine-induced hair discoloration and hair loss
Mirtazapine may cause hair loss and change hair color, but stopping the drug can reverse these effects.
research Writer’s Cramp Presentation of Woodhouse–Sakati Syndrome – “Out of the Woods”
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
research Morphological Studies of Penetration Pathways via Stratum corneum and Hair Follicles using Nano-sized Iron Oxide
Iron oxide nanoparticles mainly enter the skin through hair follicles and sebocytes, not the dermis.
research Eosinophilia associated with clozapine – A case report
A patient's allergic reaction to clozapine resolved without stopping the medication, showing the importance of blood monitoring.
research Sexual dysfunction, including hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
research Treatment of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome
Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.
research Definition of hyperandrogenism
The document suggests new ways to assess and diagnose hyperandrogenism to improve accuracy.
research Follicular unit extraction
FUE is a less invasive hair restoration method with potential to become standard, offering benefits like reduced scarring and pain, but requires experience to minimize risks.
research Kerion: an unusual presentation in the otolaryngology department
A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
research The detection of apoptosis and bcl2 in isolated secondary mohair follicles (growing and quiescent), cultured in vitro in the presence or absence of biotin
Biotin helps maintain hair follicle growth by affecting cell death and survival signals.
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research The role of biotin in the pre-ruminant and immediately post-ruminant goat
Biotin is important for goat skin and hair health.
research Comparison of the response of secondary hair follicles of cashmere and angora goats to prolactin and melatonin in vitro
Prolactin and melatonin affect the growth of Angora and Cashmere goat hair differently.
research An examination of a strand of 30,000 and 70,000 year old mammoth hair
Mammoth hair from different ages shows distinct surface textures and elemental compositions.
research The Endocrine control of fibre growth and shedding in cashmere goats
Hormones and daylight changes control when cashmere goats shed their hair.
research Analysis of Biological Elements of Scalp Hairs With Sem-Edx and Tem and its Application to the Hair Comparison
SEM/EDX can analyze hair elements but struggles with trace elements, limiting its forensic use.
research Semaglutide-associated worsening of atypical anorexia nervosa in an adolescent girl: case report
Semaglutide may worsen eating disorders in vulnerable individuals.
research Platelet-rich plasma therapy: key infection prevention practices and strategies for safety risk reduction
Standardized protocols are crucial for safe and infection-free platelet-rich plasma therapy.
research Prevalence of Dermatologic Side Effects of Mood Stabilizers in Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review and A Meta-Analysis
Mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder can cause skin issues, but severe reactions are rare.
research Exploring the Systematic Anticancer Mechanism in Selected Medicinal Plants: A Review
Medicinal plants have potential as alternative cancer treatments due to their ability to target and kill cancer cells.
research The effect of curcumin supplementation on circulating adiponectin and leptin concentration in adults: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Curcumin supplements increase adiponectin and decrease leptin in adults.
research Homogenization theory captures macroscopic flow discontinuities across Janus membranes
The homogenization theory effectively describes how flow behaves differently across asymmetric membranes.
research New Topical Treatment for Psoriasis
A new psoriasis lotion called "Psorisbye" improved symptoms in a patient within one week.
research APLICAÇÃO DE PLANEJAMENTO DE EXPERIMENTOS (DoE) PARA OTIMIZAÇÃO DE MÉTODO ANALÍTICO PARA QUANTIFICAÇÃO DE MINOXIDIL POR CLAE
Optimizing the method improved minoxidil measurement accuracy and efficiency.
research Kaleidoscope
Countries with stricter cultures had fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths, paranoia is linked to false memories, psychosocial intervention works as well with or without antipsychotic drugs for young people with psychosis, smartphones can detect changes in behavior indicating illness relapse, and recruitment agents show regional and gender biases.