research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Prenatal serological diagnosis of intrauterine cytomegalovirus infection.
Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.
research Treatment options for alopecia: an update, looking to the future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Presentation of a meningioma in a transwoman after nine years of cyproterone acetate and estradiol intake: case report and literature review
A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
research Fractography of human hair
Moisture content significantly affects how human hair breaks.
research Keratinocyte Stem Cells but Not Melanocyte Stem Cells Are the Primary Target for Radiation-Induced Hair Graying
Radiation mainly affects keratinocyte stem cells, not melanocyte stem cells, causing hair to gray.
research A new hair follicle-derived human epidermal model for the evaluation of sunscreen genoprotection
The new lab-grown skin model is good for testing sunscreen's protection against DNA damage from UV light.
research Optimization of menthol-loaded nanocapsules for skin application using the response surface methodology
Researchers created better skin-application menthol capsules that are stable, safe, and penetrate the skin quickly.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands
Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
research Hair Growth Promotion Activity and Its Mechanism ofPolygonum multiflorum
Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
research Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan®) for human hair growth analysis: Ease versus errors
TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
research Review paper The use of reflectance confocal microscopy in selected inflammatory skin diseases
Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
research Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Region: A Retrospective Analysis of Completely Excised 331 Cases
Most people with basal cell carcinoma on their head or neck were 60-70 years old, and it often came back even after being fully removed, especially in certain areas and types.
research Elastic staining versus fluorescent and polarized microscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia
EVG staining is the most reliable method for diagnosing alopecia.
research Stable C and N isotope analysis of hair suggest undernourishment as a factor in the death of a mummified girl from late 19th century San Francisco, CA
The mummified girl likely died from undernourishment and illness.
research The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women
The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
research Radiation- and Chemotherapy-Induced Permanent Alopecia: Case Series
Some cancer treatments can cause permanent hair loss.
research Induction of Hair Keratins Expression by an Annurca Apple-Based Nutraceutical Formulation in Human Follicular Cells
An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
research Ethyl acetate fraction of Eclipta alba: a potential phytopharmaceutical targeting adipocyte differentiation
Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
research Identification of factors contributing to phenotypic divergence via quantitative image analyses of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with homozygous c.736T>ALIPH mutation
Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
research Sex Hormones and Antiandrogens Influence In Vitro Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes of Human Hair Follicles.
Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
research Fatal Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Associated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
research Follicular Transplantation for the Correction of Various Stigmas After Rhytidoplasty
Hair transplant is a safe and effective way to fix aesthetic issues after a facelift, with most patients happy with the results.
research A comparison of graft implantation techniques for hair transplantation
The best hair transplant method depends on the desired look; faster techniques may not give better results or save money.
research Mapping Metabolism: Monitoring Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity Directly in Tissue
The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
research GMP-Compliant Culture of Human Hair Follicle Cells for Encapsulation and Transplantation
Researchers successfully grew human hair follicle cells that could potentially lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Alopecia induced in young mice by exposure to excess dietary zinc
Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
research Effects of isotretinoin on the hair cycle
Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.
research Imposters of Androgenetic Alopecia
Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.