research Epidemiology of hirsutism among women of reproductive age in the community: a simplified scoring system
A simplified scoring system can effectively diagnose hirsutism in Chinese women of reproductive age.
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research Body composition changes and inhibition of fat development in vivo implicates androgen in regulation of stem cell lineage allocation
Androgen is important in controlling stem cell differentiation, reducing fat development, and increasing lean mass.
research Toxic shock syndrome: Recent developments in pathogenesis
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Top applications of dermatologic ultrasonography that can modify management
Ultrasonography in dermatology improves diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research The Medical and Psychosocial Associations of Alopecia: Recognizing Hair Loss as More Than a Cosmetic Concern
Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
research An Update on Medical Treatment Options for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
research Testosterone Improves Antidepressant‐Emergent Loss of Libido in Women: Findings from a Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial
Testosterone may help increase sexual events for women with low libido due to antidepressants.
research Genetically-manipulated adult stem cells as therapeutic agents and gene delivery vehicle for wound repair and regeneration
Genetically-altered adult stem cells can help in wound healing and are becoming crucial in regenerative medicine and drug design.
research Sex hormone–binding globulin and risk of hyperglycemia in patients with androgenetic alopecia
People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Food Deprivation-induced Expression of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase in the Hypothalamus Uncovered by Microarray Analysis
Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
research Mapping the molecular and structural specialization of the skin basement membrane for inter-tissue interactions
The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
research Evaluation of affective temperament and anxiety–depression levels of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Women with PCOS tend to have higher anxiety and depression levels compared to healthy women.
research PREVALENCE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME AND ITS CORRELATION WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME
Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease and worse metabolic health.
research Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss
Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
research Androgenetic alopecia and insulin resistance: are they truly associated?
No true link between AGA and insulin resistance, but coexistence may worsen AGA.
research Two Hypomorphic Alleles of Mouse Ass1 as a New Animal Model of Citrullinemia Type I and Other Hyperammonemic Syndromes
Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
research Alopecia Areata. Current situation and perspectives
Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
research Androgenetic alopecia, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance: Is there any association? A case-control study
Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.
research Regulation of VDR by ΔNp63α is associated with inhibition of cell invasion
ΔNp63α helps control a protein that stops cancer cells from spreading.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research How drug repurposing can advance drug discovery: challenges and opportunities
Drug repurposing is a faster, cheaper way to develop new treatments using existing drugs.
research Cell wall-associated ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10, a proline-rich receptor-like kinase, is a negative modulator of Arabidopsis root hair growth
ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
research Afamin serum concentrations are associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovary syndrome
High afamin levels are linked to metabolic syndrome and may predict its development in women with insulin resistance.
research Human Hair Follicle Stem/Progenitor Cells Express Hypoxia Markers
Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
research Microencapsulated cell tracking
Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.
research Factors associated with female pattern hair loss and its prevalence in Taiwanese women: A community-based survey
FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
research Exogenous calreticulin improves diabetic wound healing
Applying calreticulin can speed up wound healing in diabetics.
research Stem cells and alopecia: a review of pathogenesis
Damaged hair follicle stem cells can cause permanent hair loss, but understanding their role could lead to new treatments.