research Direct evidence supporting the existence of a helical dislocation in protofilament packing in the intermediate filaments of oxidized trichocyte keratin
Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair follicle epithelial stem cells contribute to interfollicular epidermis during homeostasis
Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health by moving to and supporting the skin's surface layers.
research Decision letter: Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen may help prevent skin aging.
research ROS-responsive hydrogel-delivered miR-665 targets STAT3 to alleviate inflammation and promote hair follicle regeneration in alopecia areata
A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
research ROS-responsive hydrogel-delivered miR-665 targets STAT3 to alleviate inflammation and promote hair follicle regeneration in alopecia areata
A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, and Photophobia Syndrome in a Saudi Child: A Case Report
An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
research ‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ principles defining the structure, function and regulation of keratin intermediate filaments
Keratin filaments are crucial for cell structure and protection, with ongoing discoveries about their genes and functions.
research Lymphocytes, neuropeptides, and genes involved in alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
research Trained Immunity and Local Innate Immune Memory in the Lung
Lung immune cells can be trained to better fight infections after a virus.
research Review: Evolution and diversification of corneous beta‐proteins, the characteristic epidermal proteins of reptiles and birds
Corneous beta-proteins evolved uniquely in reptiles and birds, forming scales, claws, beaks, and feathers.
research Vitiligo and alopecia areata: apples and oranges?
Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
research Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair
Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
research Three-dimensional architecture of macrofibrils in the human scalp hair cortex
Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.
research Betulinic acid exerts anti‐hepatitis C virus activity via the suppression of NF ‐κB‐ and MAPK ‐ERK 1/2‐mediated COX ‐2 expression
Betulinic acid can help treat hepatitis C by stopping virus replication.
research Establishment and characterization of a canine keratinocyte organoid culture system
A new method to study dog skin diseases using lab-grown skin cells was developed.
research Finasteride-associated cataract and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome
Finasteride may cause cataracts and floppy-iris syndrome.
research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis
Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.
research Differential expression of stem cell markers in human follicular bulge and interfollicular epidermal compartments
Different markers are found in stem cells of the scalp's hair follicle bulge and the surrounding skin.
research The Story of the Finest Armor: Developmental Aspects of Reptile Skin
Reptile skin protects and prevents water loss, helping them adapt to land.
research Clinical risk factors associated with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome: a prospective study
Taking tamsulosin or finasteride and being older increase the risk of floppy iris during cataract surgery.
research Sequence and expression of human hair keratin genes
Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
research Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies: adverse effect surveillance and management
The document concludes that managing side effects of MS therapies is crucial for treatment success and patient adherence.
research A randomized controlled clinical trial of recombinant interferon α‐2b in the treatment of acute post‐transfusion hepatitis C: A preliminary report
Interferon α‐2b can temporarily reduce hepatitis C virus and normalize liver enzyme levels.
research Analysing the dynamics of a model for alopecia areata as an autoimmune disorder of hair follicle cycling
The model helps understand and improve treatments for alopecia areata by simulating hair growth and immune cell interactions.
research Ontogeny of Skin Stem Cells and Molecular Underpinnings
Understanding skin stem cells and their regulation is key to improving skin healing and treating disorders.
research Transcriptome Profiling and Differential Gene Expression in Canine Microdissected Anagen and Telogen Hair Follicles and Interfollicular Epidermis
Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome: revisited
Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm if not treated quickly, especially in infants.
research Merck offers money back guarantee on finasteride
Merck will refund the cost of the drug finasteride if it doesn't improve symptoms within six months or if the patient needs surgery within two years.
research Connective tissue sheath of hair follicle is a major source of dermal type I procollagen in human scalp
The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
research The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.