research Distinct mechanisms underlie pattern formation in the skin and skin appendages
Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.
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research Epidermal keratinocyte stem cells: their maintenance and regulation
Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
research Testosterone and the Brain: From Cognition to Autism
Testosterone affects brain functions and contributes to sex differences, influencing conditions like autism.
research The Black identity, hair product use, and breast cancer scale
The BHBS is a valid tool to study cultural norms and breast cancer risk in Black women.
research Association Between Facial Rejuvenation and Observer Ratings of Youth, Attractiveness, Success, and Health
Facial rejuvenation surgery makes people look younger, more attractive, successful, and healthy.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene in four patients with hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets
Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
research The effects of lovastatin on conventional medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms with finasteride
Lovastatin doesn't improve lower urinary tract symptoms treatment.
research Retinoid-mediated stimulation of steroid sulfatase activity in myeloid leukemic cell lines requires RARα and RXR and involves the phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Relationship between betacoronaviruses and the endocrine system: a new key to understand the COVID-19 pandemic—A comprehensive review
Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
research Expression of Kruppel-Like Factor KLF4 in Mouse Hair Follicle Stem Cells Contributes to Cutaneous Wound Healing
KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.
research Multifunctional Merkel cells: Their roles in electromagnetic reception, finger-print formation, Reiki, epigenetic inheritance and hair form
Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
research Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge do not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration after Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy
Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
research Graphene Oxide–IPDI–Ag/ZnO@Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Nanocomposite Films for Biological Wound-Dressing Applications
The new nanocomposite films are stronger, protect against UV, speed up wound healing, and are antibacterial without being toxic.
research Urban Rural Comparisons of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden among Adolescent Girls in a Hospital Setting in India
More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.
research Dermatological Manifestations of Stress in Normal and Psychiatric Populations
Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
research Early stage alopecia areata is associated with inflammation in the upper dermis and damage to the hair follicle infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and of Synchronization of Hair Cycles
The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
research Chemical and green synthesis of nanoparticles and their efficacy on cancer cells
Green-synthesized nanoparticles can effectively target cancer cells, reducing side effects and improving treatment.
research Effect of Procedural-Related Variables on Melanocyte–Keratinocyte Suspension Transplantation in Nonsegmental Stable Vitiligo: A Clinical and Immunocytochemical Study
Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Evaluation of hair loss
Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
research Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers
A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
research Liposomes in cancer therapy
Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
research Dermatologie care behind bars
The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
research How Should Educators and Publishers Eliminate Racial Essentialism?
Educators and publishers should focus on teaching racism as the cause of health inequity and ensure fair use of race in materials.
research 5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Women with PCOS have higher 5α-reductase activity, which may be linked to insulin resistance.
research Optimized polycystic ovarian disease prognosis and classification using AI based computational approaches on multi-modality data
AI can improve early diagnosis and classification of PCOS, aiding in prevention of related health issues.
research How much medication is delivered in a novel drug delivery technique that uses a tattoo machine?
The tattoo machine method safely delivers an average of 1,175 µg/cm² of medication into the skin.
research A computational modelling framework to quantify the effects of passaging cell lines
Cell characteristics change with passage numbers, affecting experiment results.
research Deciphering principles of morphogenesis from temporal and spatial patterns on the integument
The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.