research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Sources of variation in hair cortisol in wild and captive non-human primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
research Hair test reveals plasticity of human chronotype
HairTime can predict and adjust human sleep patterns using a hair sample.
research An overview of unwanted female hair
Over 40% of women have unwanted facial hair, which can affect their self-image, and should be managed with personalized treatment and support.
research SULT1A1 (Minoxidil Sulfotransferase) enzyme booster significantly improves response to topical minoxidil for hair regrowth
Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
research Platelet-rich Plasma: Three Decades and Ongoing, Do We Have a Conclusion?
PRP speeds up healing with few side effects, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research A nonsense variant in KRT31 is associated with autosomal-dominant monilethrix
A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Hair Disorders
Thyroid problems can cause hair loss and change hair texture.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Six novel susceptibility Loci for early-onset androgenetic alopecia and their unexpected association with common diseases.
Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
research TrichoScan: combining epiluminescence microscopy with digital image analysis for the measurement of hair growth in vivo.
TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
research TrichoScan
TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and loss, showing increased hair counts and thickness with treatment.
research Facial Skin Aging: a multidimensional phenotype
Facial skin aging is influenced by wrinkles, spots, genetics, and environment.
research Androgens and human hair growth
Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research The Keratins of the Human Beard Hair Medulla: The Riddle in the Middle
Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
research The prostamide‐related glaucoma therapy, bimatoprost, offers a novel approach for treating scalp alopecias
Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
research Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy for investigating murine telogen skin after spontaneous or depilation-induced hair growth
EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
research Overview of Caffeine Effects on Human Health and Emerging Delivery Strategies
Caffeine can boost health but may cause side effects like high blood pressure and migraines.
research Advances in the Study of Stem-Cell-Enriched Hair Follicle Bulge Cells: A Review Featuring Characterization and Isolation of Human Bulge Cells
Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.
research Age-Related Changes in Female Scalp Dermal Sheath and Dermal Fibroblasts: How the Hair Follicle Environment Impacts Hair Aging
Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.
research Geriatric Dermatologic Therapy
Elderly skin care needs personalized treatment, early intervention, and integrated psychiatric care.
research Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture
Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
research Book Review Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment Second edition. Edited by Elise A. Olsen. 544 pp., illustrated. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2003. $195. 0-07-136494-3
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research WHOLE HAIR FOLLICLE CULTURE
HA-MNs with MXD effectively treat hair loss better than topical MXD with fewer side effects.
research The Management of Postacne Scarring
New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
research Thiopurines: Recent Topics and Their Role in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
research Immunolocalization of junctional proteins in human hairs indicates that the membrane complex stabilizes the inner root sheath while desmosomes contact the companion layer through specific keratins
Junctional proteins stabilize the inner root sheath and connect the companion layer in human hair.
research Photobiomodulation in Dermatology: Harnessing Light from Visible to Near Infrared
Low-intensity light therapy is effective for skin healing, reducing inflammation, and treating various skin conditions.
research William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood
William Harvey is recognized for discovering blood circulation and pioneering experimental medicine.
research Introducing the Micro-FUE and the Unshaven U- FUE (Undetectable)
OMICS International aimed to make scientific research freely accessible to everyone.