research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
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research Studying the genetic predisposing factors in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Interferon Gamma and Substance P Are Novel Modulators of Extrapituitary Prolactin Expression in Human Skin
TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
research Transgenic mice provide new insights into the role of TGF-alpha during epidermal development and differentiation.
TGF-alpha affects skin thickness, hair growth, and may contribute to psoriasis and papilloma formation.
research Hypoxia enhances the hair growth-promoting effects of embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells via NADPH oxidase 4
Low oxygen conditions improve how well certain stem cells from embryos can make hair grow longer and faster.
research Alopecia induced by tumour necrosis factor-alpha antagonists: description of 52 cases and disproportionality analysis in a nationwide pharmacovigilance database
Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.
research Toll-Like Receptor Function in Acute Wounds
Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
research Androgens and acne: perspectives on clascoterone, the first topical androgen receptor antagonist
Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
research Fibromodulin-Deficiency Alters Temporospatial Expression Patterns of Transforming Growth Factor-β Ligands and Receptors during Adult Mouse Skin Wound Healing
Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
research The TRPM5 Antagonist Triphenylphosphine Oxide Increases Sebaceous Lipogenesis and Modulates Immune Phenotype of Human Sebocytes in a TRPM5‐Independent Manner
Triphenylphosphine oxide can increase oil production and reduce inflammation in skin cells without affecting TRPM5.
research Relationship between hair shedding and systemic inflammation in COVID-19 pneumonia
Hair shedding after COVID-19 is more linked to the disease's severity and inflammation rather than hormones, with women at higher risk.
research Aqueous Dispersion of Unmodified Fullerene C60: Stimulation of Hair Growth and Study of a New Molecular Target for Interaction
Unmodified fullerene C60 promotes hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
research Dupilumab in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review
Dupilumab effectively treats various inflammatory skin diseases beyond its initial use for atopic dermatitis.
research Inflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Parameters in PCOS Patients Depending on Body Mass Index: A Case-Control Study
PCOS causes inflammation regardless of body weight.
research Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites
Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
research Phenotypic Analysis of T-Cells in Extensive Alopecia Areata Scalp Suggests Partial Tolerance
T-cells in alopecia areata scalp show abnormal regulation, leading to less inflammation.
research Dissecting the Impact of α-MSH-MC1R-cAMP Signaling on UVA-Induced Stress in Fibroblasts - Implications for Regulation of Cutaneous Photoaging
The α-MSH-MC1R-cAMP pathway does not protect skin cells from UVA damage.
research The Role of Serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 Cytokines in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Clinical Implications
Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
research Immune-Molecular Link between Thyroid and Skin Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review
Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
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Anti-IL17A therapy reduced venous leg ulcer size by 64% without major side effects.
research Scarless wound healing: finding the right cells and signals
The right cells and signals can potentially lead to scarless wound healing, with a mix of natural and external wound healing controllers possibly being the best way to achieve this.
research Hair follicle–derived IL-7 and IL-15 mediate skin-resident memory T cell homeostasis and lymphoma
Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
research Cardiovascular risk markers in premature canities
Early hair greying may increase the risk of heart disease.
research Characterization of Hair Follicle Antigens Targeted by the Anti-Hair Follicle Immune Response
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
research Analysis of Cytokines and ATP in Plucked Hair Follicles
ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
research Skin disease is prevented but nephritis is accelerated by multiple pregnancies in autoimmune MRL/LPR mice
Multiple pregnancies prevent skin disease but worsen kidney disease in certain mice.
research The expanding impact of T-regs in the skin
T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
research Psoriasis is characterized by deficient negative immune regulation compared to transient delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions
Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
research Cutaneous scarring: Pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, and scar reduction therapeutics
Understanding and targeting specific molecules can help reduce scarring and promote scar-free healing.
research Th1/Th2 PB balance and CD200 expression of patients with active severe alopecia areata
Patients with severe active alopecia areata have lower CD200 expression and an imbalance in their immune system.