research Comprehensive molecular and cellular studies suggest avian scutate scales are secondarily derived from feathers, and more distant from reptilian scales
Bird scales evolved from feathers, not reptile scales.
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research Trichoscopy - a useful tool in the preliminary differential diagnosis of autoimmune bullous diseases
Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
research A disease-causing novel missense mutation in the ST14 gene underlies autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome in a consanguineous family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Post‐traumatic erosive dermatosis of the scalp: A hypergranulated variant
Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss
FPHL affects hair density and diameter, causing visible hair loss in older women.
research Detection of hair-microRNAs as the novel potent biomarker: Evaluation of the usefulness for the diagnosis of scleroderma
Hair microRNAs could be effective biomarkers for diagnosing scleroderma.
research Scalp Flaps
Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
research Alopecia in general medicine
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
research Seborrheic Dermatitis: Three Novel Trichoscopic Signs and Its Correlation to Malassezia sp. Colonization
Researchers found a new sign of fungal infection in some patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis.
research Creating a Natural Hairline in One Session Using a Systematic Approach and Modern Principles of Hairline Design
A single session hair transplant can create a natural hairline using a detailed technique with specific zones and careful planning.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Acne Tarda and Male-Pattern Baldness Unmasking Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Case and Review
A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
research Diagnostic Accuracy of Polarized and Ultraviolet Fluorescence-Induced Dermoscopy in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecias: a Retrospective Observational Multicentric Study
UVF-dermoscopy is a useful tool for accurately diagnosing types of alopecia, especially in people with lighter skin.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
research Secondary Cicatricial Scalp Alopecia Caused by Brunsting-Perry Pemphigoid: A Case Report
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
research Non-thermal Acoustic Enhancement of Chemotherapeutic Effects of Cisplatin on Xenografted Cervical Cancer in Mice
Using ultrasound may make cisplatin more effective against cervical cancer in mice.
research Clinical characteristics, trichoscopy, histopathology and treatment outcomes of frontal fibrosing alopecia in an Asian population: A retro‐prospective cohort study
Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
research The human keratins: biology and pathology
Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Teriflunomide and Its Mechanism of Action in Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide helps reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and is safe for most patients.
research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.
research Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) Is Required for Normal Development of Skin and Thymus
The Apc gene is crucial for normal skin and thymus development.
research Dermatoscopy: Alternative uses in daily clinical practice
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
research Hierarchical patterning modes orchestrate hair follicle morphogenesis
Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research Feather arrays are patterned by interacting signalling and cell density waves
Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
research TGF-β family signaling in stem cells
TGF-β signaling is crucial for stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and has implications for cancer treatment.
research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.
research Physicochemical properties of pH-sensitive hydrogels based on hydroxyethyl cellulose–hyaluronic acid and for applications as transdermal delivery systems for skin lesions
The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.