research The Proteins of Normal and Aberrant Hair Keratins
Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Valorization of Punica granatum L. Leaves Extracts as a Source of Bioactive Molecules
Pomegranate leaves can be a cost-effective source of beneficial ingredients for health and skincare products.
research Rare Germline Pathogenic Variants Identified by Multigene Panel Testing and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research The Role of Cognitions and Beliefs in Trichotillomania: A Qualitative Study Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Cognitions significantly influence Trichotillomania, suggesting cognitive therapies could help.
research Mechanical Fractionation of Adipose Tissue—A Scoping Review of Procedures to Obtain Stromal Vascular Fraction
tSVF is effective for treating inflammation-related conditions, with centrifugation being the best method for isolation.
research Gradient-dependent release of the model drug TRITC-dextran from FITC-labeled BSA hydrogel nanocarriers in the hair follicles of porcine ear skin
The drug was successfully released into hair follicles using nanocarriers.
research Adjuvant eflornithine to maintain IPL ‐induced hair reduction in women with facial hirsutism: a randomized controlled trial
Topical eflornithine helps maintain hair reduction after IPL therapy in women with facial hirsutism.
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 Hair follicle regeneration suppresses Ras-driven oncogenic growth
Hair follicle regeneration may slow tumor growth.
research Formulation of chloroaluminum phthalocyanine incorporated into PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer nanomicelles
The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
research Basal cell carcinomas acquire secondary mutations to overcome dormancy and progress from microscopic to macroscopic disease
Basal cell carcinomas need extra mutations to grow from small to large tumors.
research Steroid 5α-reductase 2 deficiency leads to reduced dominance-related and impulse-control behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research Dopa oxidase activity in the hair, skin and ocular melanocytes is increased in the presence of stressed fibroblasts
Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
research Phytochemicals and Nano-Phytopharmaceuticals Use in Skin, Urogenital and Locomotor Disorders: Are We There?
Nano-phytopharmaceuticals show promise but need more research for safe, effective use in treating certain disorders.
research Telomere Dynamics and Telomerase in the Biology of Hair Follicles and their Stem Cells as a Model for Aging Research
Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
research Hirsutism
Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
research Hair follicles modulate skin barrier function
Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
research Modulation of macrophage functions by ECM-inspired wound dressings – a promising therapeutic approach for chronic wounds
ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
research Biologics and Small Molecule Targeted Therapies for Pediatric Alopecia Areata, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the US: A Narrative Review
Biologics and targeted therapies could improve treatment for children with certain chronic skin conditions.
research Chemical and Bioactive Properties of Red Rice with Potential Pharmaceutical Use
Red rice is a nutritious super-food with potential health benefits.
research Cutaneous Manifestations in COVID-19: Report on 31 Cases from Five Countries
Some COVID-19 patients have different skin problems, which might be the only sign of the virus or related to other health issues.
research A synbiotic preparation (SIM01) for post-acute COVID-19 syndrome in Hong Kong (RECOVERY): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
SIM01 significantly reduced post-COVID symptoms and is safe.
research Consumption of fish oil high-fat diet induces murine hair loss via epidermal fatty acid binding protein in skin macrophages
Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
research Sphingolipid metabolism orchestrates establishment of the hair follicle stem cell compartment
Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
research Observations that suggest a contribution of altered dermal papilla mitochondrial function to androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men might be linked to changes in cell energy factories.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tunnels: Unveiling a Unique Disease Entity
Hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels worsen the disease and often need surgery because current treatments are not very effective.
research γδ T Cells Mediate a Requisite Portion of a Wound Healing Response Triggered by Cutaneous Poxvirus Infection
γδ T cells are essential for wound healing after poxvirus infection.
research The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review.
Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.
research Spontaneous fertility in a male patient with testotoxicosis despite suppression of FSH levels
A man with testotoxicosis was fertile despite low FSH levels, suggesting high testosterone may allow sperm production without FSH.
research Wound healing protects against chemotherapy-induced alopecia in young rats via up-regulating interleukin-1β-mediated signaling
Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.