Androgens reduce macrophage receptor expression, affecting immune response, while antiandrogens counteract this effect.
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Zinc pyrithione dissolves quickly on the skin and in hair follicles, especially in smaller particles.
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October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Sebaceous glands can quickly convert carotene to vitamin A.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
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March 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The document concludes that advanced methods show the presence of P. acnes in acne lesions but do not prove it causes acne.
June 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Clinics” The method visualized calcium ions in damaged canine skin, showing potential for studying skin recovery.
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December 2008 in “Journal of structural biology” Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Desmoglein 3 organization in cell connections changes without calcium, affecting cell adhesion.
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June 1995 in “International journal of legal medicine” Environmental factors can greatly reduce drug levels in hair.
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January 2011 in “Skin research and technology” Procyanidin oligomers can protect hair from oxidative damage and could be good for hair care products.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Jojoba roots have unique properties that were previously unexplored.
Monegy, a mix of certain plant extracts, may promote hair growth and repair.
Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
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March 1991 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This model can replace animal testing for quick, cost-effective skin toxicity tests.
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September 2020 in “Sensors” Hair follicles have a pH gradient, increasing towards the root.
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December 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nanoparticles can deliver vaccines through hair follicles, triggering immune responses and providing protection.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3D imaging of skin biopsies offers better accuracy but is time-consuming and can't clear melanin.
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September 2018 in “ACS applied bio materials” Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Scanning electron microscopy and elemental analysis can help identify animal species by their hair patterns and elements.
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively detect early endometrial cancer by analyzing collagen changes.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” A new laser method helps observe and understand how intestines heal and change over time.
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October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” Medium lipophilic substances penetrate skin best, and adding ethanol can increase delivery to hair follicles.
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May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
October 2024 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
October 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Straightening and dyeing damage hair structure.
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March 2017 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Biomedical imaging has greatly improved understanding and treatment of solid tumors.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. has many medicinal benefits and needs proper identification for effective use.