research Keratins: the hair shaft's backbone revealed
Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch A second KRT71 allele in curly coated dogs
A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.
research Pyruvate Kinase M2 Accelerates Cutaneous Wound Healing via Glycolysis and Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
Activating PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling speeds up wound healing.
research The in vitro Assembly of Hair Follicle Keratins: Comparison of Cortex and Companion Layer Keratins
Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
research 507 Trial to investigate the role of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATPc) in dermal papilla cells (DPCs)
ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
research Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants in the CDC6 Gene in a Russian Patient with Meier-Gorlin Syndrome
A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
research Injury suppresses Ras cell competitive advantage through enhanced wild-type cell proliferation
Injury boosts normal skin cell growth, reducing cancer cell advantage.
research Characterization of Bsk mice: I. The Bsk mutation does not involve a recombination of cornea-specific keratin 12 and skin-specific hair keratin genes.
The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
research Genomic and functional characterization of a novel halophilic bacteriophage targeting carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Halo KS-7 bacteriophage effectively kills drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and could help treat infections.
research Identification of the Rat Rex Mutation as a 7-bp Deletion at Splicing Acceptor Site of the Krt71 Gene
A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of theCux/CDPHomeoprotein Gene
Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
research Topical minoxidil for hair regrowth
5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
research Changing the shape of hair with keratin peptides
Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis
The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.
research Age-related hair changes in men: Mechanisms and management of alopecia and graying
Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.
research Unique Cutaneous Reaction to Second- and Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
research Abnormal inner root sheath of the hair follicle in the loose anagen hair syndrome: An ultrastructural study
Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched nanoemulsion of thiocolchicoside for transdermal delivery: formulation, characterization and absorption studies
The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
research Targeted delivery of a poorly water-soluble compound to hair follicles using polymeric nanoparticle suspensions
Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
research Clinical Approach to the Patient With Alopecia
Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
research Prevalence of cervical insufficiency in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are more likely to have cervical insufficiency, especially South Asian and Black women.
research Captopril and alopecia: A case report and review of known cutaneous reactions in captopril use
Captopril may cause hair loss, as shown by a woman's hair regrowing after stopping the medication.
research Similar response patterns to topical minoxidil foam 5% in frontal and vertex scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia: a microarray analysis
Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
research Managing hair loss in midlife women
The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
research Comparative Gene Expression Profiling of Senescent and Androgenetic Alopecia Using Microarray Analysis
SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
research The effect of DNMTs and MBPs on hypomethylation in systemic lupus erythematosus
Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.
research Skin manifestations after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery improves skin conditions and metabolism but may cause nutritional deficiencies and hair loss.
research Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei: An observational, descriptive, retrospective clinical study
Early diagnosis of Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei can lead to better, personalized treatments.
research The Mossman–Pacey Paradox
Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
research Homoeopathic management of keratosis pilaris with Arsenic Album: A case report
Homeopathic treatment with Arsenicum album improved keratosis pilaris symptoms in one case.