research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
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research Principles of Hair Cycle Control
Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Hair removal using an Nd: YAG laser system.
Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
research Responses of hair follicle–associated structures to loss of planar cell polarity signaling
Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality
Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
research Whole Tooth Regenerative Therapy Using a Bioengineered Tooth Germ
Bioengineered teeth could replace damaged teeth and restore oral functions.
research 554 Repurposing a clinical antimalarial for the therapeutic induction of lethal ER stress targeting BRAF-kinase inhibitor-resistant malignant melanoma
Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
research External light activates hair follicle stem cells through eyes via an ipRGC–SCN–sympathetic neural pathway
Light can turn on hair growth cells through a nerve path starting in the eyes.
research Stiffness-Controlled Thermoresponsive Hydrogels for Cell Harvesting with Sustained Mechanical Memory
The hydrogels help harvest cells while preserving their mechanical memory, which could improve wound healing.
research Author response: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
research eLife assessment: Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron and Merkel cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Tenascin-C expressing touch dome keratinocytes exhibit characteristics of all epidermal lineages
Touch dome keratinocytes in adult skin have traits of different skin cell types.
research Reviewer #2 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neurons and Merkel cells remodel at different rates during normal skin maintenance.
research Reviewer #4 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron remodeling and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently.
research Reviewer #3 (Public Review): Spatiotemporal dynamics of sensory neuron and Merkel-cell remodeling are decoupled during epidermal homeostasis
Sensory neuron changes and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
research Recent Advances in Microneedling-Assisted Cosmetic Applications
Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
research Zinc and Zinc Transporters in Dermatology
Zinc is crucial for skin health and treating various skin disorders.
research Dynamic Plasticity of Axons within a Cutaneous Milieu
Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
research Epidermal patterning and induction of different hair types during mouse embryonic development
Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
research Joint Public Review: Touch receptor end-organ innervation and function require sensory neuron expression of the transcription factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
research Morphogenesis, Growth Cycle and Molecular Regulation of Hair Follicles
Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
research Regulation of the Wound Healing Response during Aging
Aging slows wound healing due to weaker cells and immune response.
research The cellular basis of mechanosensory Merkel-cell innervation during development
BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
research Induced pluripotent stem cell–derived mesenchymal stem cells enhance acellular nerve allografts to promote peripheral nerve regeneration by facilitating angiogenesis
Stem cells improve nerve repair by enhancing blood vessel growth.
research A combination therapy for androgenic alopecia based on quercetin and zinc/copper dual-doped mesoporous silica nanocomposite microneedle patch
The microneedle patch with quercetin, zinc, and copper effectively promotes hair regrowth for androgenic alopecia.
research A subpopulation of itch‐sensing neurons marked by Ret and somatostatin expression
Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
research Immune-Epithelial Cross Talk in Regeneration and Repair
Immune-epithelial interactions are crucial for tissue repair, but unchecked can cause diseases.
research Robust coupling between the C‐tactile afferent and the hair follicle in humans
C-tactile nerves are sensitive to hair movement.