research ACP Broadsheet 131: March 1992. Hirsute women: should they be investigated?
Most women with excess hair growth need only a clinical evaluation and minimal tests unless they show signs of virilism.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch The three-dimensional microvascular and collagen fibrillar arrangements around rat vibrissa hairs as revealed by scanning electron microscopy
The lower part of rat vibrissa hair gets more blood and is well-protected for growth.
research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism.
Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.
research Localized syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
research Hair cycle and dermic follicular volume of the wild rodent, agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha), raised in captivity, in the northeast region of Brazil
Agoutis in captivity have more resting (telogen) hairs than growing (anagen) hairs, regardless of season or gender.
research The Localization of Label-Retaining Cells in Eccrine Glands
Stem cells in eccrine glands could be used for regenerative medicine.
research Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 Promotes Hair Growth in a Telogenic Mouse Model
Lactobacillus paracasei HY7015 helps hair grow in mice.
research “Sebocytes’ makeup” - Novel mechanisms and concepts in the physiology of the human sebaceous glands
Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
research Hormones and Hair Growth: Variations in Androgen Receptor Content of Dermal papilla Cells Cultured from Human and Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus) Hair Follicles.
Human hair growth is influenced by androgen hormones, and red deer mane follicles have similar hormone receptors.
research Arginine Transferase Activity In Homogenates From Guinea-Pig Hair Follicles
research 1376 Dermal white adipose tissue enhances proliferation, pigmentation and hair shaft elongation in human hair follicles ex vivo
Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
research A Very Rare Reason for Hyperandrogenism: Adrenal Tumor Case
A young woman had a rare tumor causing high male hormone levels and symptoms like excessive hair and acne. After removing the tumor, her hormone levels returned to normal. Early diagnosis is important.
research The cDNA-deduced amino acid sequence for trichohyalin, a differentiation marker in the hair follicle, contains a 23 amino acid repeat.
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
research The structure of human trichohyalin : potential multiple roles as a functional ef-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
research Igf1r signalling acts on the anagen‐to‐catagen transition in the hair cycle
Igf1r helps regulate hair growth cycles.
research 1 The regulatory biology of the human pilosebaceous unit
Scientists now better understand how human hair growth is controlled, including the roles of specific genes and proteins.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa: A folliculotropic disease of innate immune barrier dysfunction?
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin disease caused by the breakdown of the skin's natural immune barriers, especially around hair follicles.
research Second to Fourth Digit Ratio in Patients with Hirsutism and Its Correlation with Hormonal Assay
Finger length ratio is not linked to hirsutism or hormone levels.
research Clinical, Laboratory, and Radiological Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism
Hyperandrogenism is diagnosed using clinical signs, lab tests, and imaging.
research Cell Types Promoting Goosebumps Form a Niche to Regulate Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
research Specific In Vivo Ablation of Lrig1-Positive Follicular Progenitor Cells Results in Sebaceous Gland Loss in Mice
Removing Lrig1-positive cells in mice leads to temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
research 0877 Activated wound phenotype and microbial dysbiosis are driven by AhR suppression in hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels
Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
research Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin
A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
research An Updated Clinico-investigative Approach to Diagnosis of Cutaneous Hyperandrogenism in relation to adult female acne, female pattern alopecia & hirsutism a primer for dermatologists
New methods help diagnose skin conditions caused by too much male hormone in women, like acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
research Age-related downregulation of dihydrotestosterone-inactivating enzymes in human scalp sebaceous glands
Age-related changes in scalp glands may affect hair health, but sulforaphane might help.
research Perkembangan Aksis Pars Intermedia Hipofise – Melanosit Kulit Monyet Ekor Panjang (Macaca fascicularis).
The PI's development is closely linked to skin and hair pigmentation in macaques.
research Hyperandrogenismus, adrenale Dysfunktion und Hirsutismus
Excessive male hormones in women cause symptoms like unwanted hair growth, and treatment requires careful medical evaluation.
research The abnormal, mis-localizated HR bmh protein associates with members of the protein processing machinery in the cytoplasm
The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
research Differential Suppression of Testosterone and Estradiol in Hirsute Women With the Superactive Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Leuprolide*
Leuprolide effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women at higher doses.
research Trichilemmal Cysts With Divergent Ductal Differentiation: A Series of 4 Cases
Sweat duct differentiation in trichilemmal cysts is very rare and can be successfully removed with surgery.