research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
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research IL-17 Expression in the Perifollicular Fibrosis in Biopsies From Lichen Planopilaris
Blocking IL-17 might help treat the hair loss condition Lichen planopilaris.
research Biotin - facts and hopes
Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
research Abstract #1182315: Biotin and thyroid function test
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Case for diagnosis. Pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester with pruritic papules and pustules on the trunk. Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy
The woman has a rare, harmless skin condition specific to pregnancy that causes itchy bumps and will go away after she gives birth.
research Circle Hairs in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
An elderly woman with cancer improved after treatment for a rare skin condition with coiled hairs.
research The influence of the antimicrobial topical ointment, Blastx, on the wound healing process in uninfected and Staphylococcus aureus infected wounds
BlastX helps heal uninfected wounds but doesn't improve healing in infected ones.
research Host-directed FDA-approved drugs with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 identified by hierarchical in silico/in vitro screening methods
Five FDA-approved drugs may help block COVID-19 virus entry.
research Analytical interference of biotin
Taking too much biotin can mess up blood test results, which might lead to wrong diagnoses and treatments.
research 892 Behavior of the two circulating androgens testosterone and DHEA and their main intracellular metabolites in an androgen-sensitive sebocyte cell line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
research High-Dosed Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy for Iron Deficiency Anemia Does Not Hinder Drug-Induced Amelioration of Disease Activity in IBD Patients
High-dose iron therapy improves anemia without affecting IBD treatment.
research Inhibitory Effects of Polyacetylene Compounds from Panax ginseng on Neurotrophin Receptor-Mediated Hair Growth
Polyacetylene compounds from Panax ginseng may slow hair growth.
research 6-Gingerol inhibits hair cycle via induction of MMP2 and MMP9 expression
6-Gingerol can slow down hair growth by affecting certain proteins.
research Cyberspace Chat
Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
research The role of somatostatin expression in hair follicle immune privilege
Somatostatin helps hair follicles suppress immune responses, which might aid in treating certain hair loss conditions.
research Editors' Picks
New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.
research Studies on Reaction of Mimosine with Various Amines and Effects of Mimosine on Tyrosine Decarboxylation
Mimosine is toxic to animals, causing hair loss, infertility, and growth issues, but its exact harmful mechanism is unclear.
research The 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride reduces opioid self-administration
Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
research Early-onset androgenetic alopecia and endocrine disruptors
Endocrine disruptors may cause early hair loss.
research Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin can treat certain cancers and increase HIV patient CD4+ counts but often causes severe side effects.
research Dermatologic therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.
research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
research Tattoos: A summary knowledge for the practising clinician
Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
research 6-Gingerol inhibits hair cycle via induction of MMP2 and MMP9 expression
6-Gingerol from ginger may slow down hair growth by affecting certain enzymes and growth factors.
research The zinc finger protein 3 of Arabidopsis thaliana regulates vegetative growth and root hair development
The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
research Nutritional supplements
Some nutritional supplements may help thicken hair in people with hair loss, but taking too much can cause side effects.
research In This Issue
Hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair development, cadherins affect cell adhesion, neutrophils play a role in skin lesions, and BP230 autoantibodies impact skin stability.
research Interleukin-1β Is Differentially Expressed by Human Dermal Papilla Cells in Response to PKC Activation and Is a Potent Inhibitor of Human Hair Follicle Growth in Organ Culture
IL-1β inhibits human hair follicle growth.
research Association Between Interleukin 18 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata in Koreans
Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.