research British Association of Dermatologists guidelines on the efficacy and use of acitretin in dermatology
Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Chronic Alopecia Areata
Cytotoxic T cells cause hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
research 2-Substituted 4-(Thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could help treat hormone-related disorders and cancers.
research Incidence of Female Androgenetic Alopecia (Female Pattern Alopecia)
Hair loss in women is common, starts in late 20s, and affects 30% of women over 50.
research The Antiandrogenic Action of 4–Androsten–3–one–17β– Carboxylic Acid and Its Methyl Ester on Hamster Flank Organ1
The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
research Mechanism of progesterone neuroprotection of rat cerebellar Purkinje cells following oxygen–glucose deprivation
Progesterone protects rat brain cells by enhancing GABA A receptor activity.
research Role of the Differentiation of Root Epidermal Cells in Nod Factor (from Rhizobium meliloti)-Induced Root-Hair Depolarization of Medicago sativa
The differentiation stage of root epidermal cells is crucial for root hair depolarization in Medicago sativa when exposed to specific Nod factors.
research Exogenous Testosterone Alone or With Finasteride Does Not Improve Measurements of Cognition in Healthy Older Men With Low Serum Testosterone
Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.
research Stem cells and the circadian clock
The circadian clock influences the behavior and regeneration of stem cells in the body.
research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer
A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
research Topical liposome delivery of molecules to hair follicles in mice
Liposomes can safely and effectively deliver substances to mouse hair follicles, potentially useful for human hair treatments.
research Growth factors specifically alter hair follicle cell proliferation and collagenolytic activity alone or in combination
Growth factors can either promote or inhibit hair follicle cell growth and collagen breakdown.
research Tcf3 promotes cell migration and wound repair through regulation of lipocalin 2
Tcf3 helps cells move and heal wounds by controlling lipocalin 2.
research Pelvic ultrasound and color Doppler findings in different isosexual precocities
Ultrasound and color Doppler can help diagnose and decide treatment for early puberty in young girls.
research Functional enhancement strategies for immunomodulation of mesenchymal stem cells and their therapeutic application
New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
research Evaluation of hydro-alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba for its anticancer potential: An in vitro study
Eclipta alba extract shows potential as an anticancer agent by inhibiting cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
research Actions of isotretinoin and etretinate on the pilosebaceous unit
Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.
research Genetics and other factors in the aetiology of female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research Allopregnanolone-mediated protective effects of progesterone on tributyltin-induced neuronal injury in rat hippocampal slices
Progesterone protects neurons from damage by converting to allopregnanolone, which works through GABAA receptors.
research Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
research Cortisol Enhances the Expression of mac25/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein-Related Protein-1 in Cultured Osteoblasts**This work was supported by NIDDK Grant DK-45227 and a scholarship (to R.C.P.) from Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoa mento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Universidade de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Cortisol increases a specific protein in bone cells, which may help explain its negative effects on bone.
research Fructus panax ginseng extract promotes hair regeneration in C57BL/6 mice
Panax ginseng extract helps mice grow hair.
research Chemoprevention of smoke-induced alopecia in mice by oral administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6
Taking L-cystine and vitamin B6 can prevent hair loss caused by smoke in mice.
research MK-386, an Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase Type 1, Reduces Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Serum and Sebum without Affecting Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Semen1
MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
research Effects of Intradermally Injected and Topically Applied Mouse Epidermal Growth Factor on Wool Growth, Skin and Wool Follicles of Merino Sheep
Mouse epidermal growth factor injections in sheep affected wool growth and skin, but saline did not.
research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
research Binding of Steroid Hormones by the 105,000 x g Supernatant Fraction from Homogenates of Rat Skin and Variations during the Hair Cycle
Steroid hormone binding in rat skin varies with pH, heat, and hair cycle phases.
research Effect of Latanoprost on Hair Growth in the Bald Scalp of the Stump-tailed Macacque: A Pilot Study
Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, showed potential for promoting hair growth in bald monkeys, especially at higher doses.
research 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Modulates the Hair-Inductive Capacity of Dermal Papilla Cells: Therapeutic Potential for Hair Regeneration
Vitamin D3 can help improve hair growth by enhancing the function of specific skin cells and could be useful in hair regeneration treatments.