research Drug Delivery with Topically Applied Nanoparticles: Science Fiction or Reality?
Nanoparticles show promise for drug delivery through hair follicles but not through healthy skin.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Distinct Phenotypic and Genomic Signatures Underlie Contrasting Pathogenic Potential of Staphylococcus epidermidis Clonal Lineages
Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract ofQuercus acutissimaCortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
research Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia in a mother and daughter
A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
research Clinical efficacy and safety of low‐dose flutamide alone and combined with an oral contraceptive for the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism
Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.
research Gene therapy to enhance angiogenesis in chronic wounds
Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
research Aging in the sebaceous gland
Sebaceous glands age due to genetic and environmental factors, affecting sebum production and composition.
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
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 Mutations in SREBF1, Encoding Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1, Cause Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome
Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
research Novel drug delivery approaches for the management of hair loss
New methods like microneedling and nanoparticles can improve hair loss treatments.
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 The risk of coronary heart disease in men with androgenetic alopecia
Bald men may have higher heart disease risk.
research Harlequin fetus with abnormal lamellar granules and giant mitochondria
Harlequin ichthyosis involves abnormal skin cell structures and giant mitochondria, affecting skin and hair.
research Molecular characterization of xerosis cutis: A systematic review
It's unclear which molecules best characterize dry skin due to inconsistent findings.
research Current Advances of Nanocarrier Technology-Based Active Cosmetic Ingredients for Beauty Applications
Nanocarrier technology in cosmetics improves ingredient delivery and effectiveness while reducing side effects.
research Mutations in AEC syndrome skin reveal a role for p63 in basement membrane adhesion, skin barrier integrity and hair follicle biology
Mutations in the p63 gene affect skin adhesion, barrier integrity, and hair growth.
research Biochemical and histological effects of feeding thermally oxidized rapeseed oil and lard to rats.
Feeding rats oxidized rapeseed oil and lard caused weight loss, organ damage, and toxicity symptoms.
research Analysis of cosmetic residues on a single human hair by ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy
Cosmetic residues on individual hairs can be identified and differentiated using ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy.
research Tea Tree Oil Concentration in Follicular Casts After Topical Delivery: Determination by High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Using a Perfused Bovine Udder Model
Different tea tree oil mixtures absorb into hair follicles at varying levels, with microemulsion being the most effective.
research Androgens induce sebaceous differentiation in sebocyte cells expressing a stable functional androgen receptor
Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.
research Stability of polylactic acid particles and release of fluorochromes upon topical application on human skin explants
PLA particles release their contents differently based on the type of fluorochrome used.
research Solubility of Structurally Complicated Materials: 3. Hair
Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
research What Specialties Perform the Most Common Outpatient Cosmetic Procedures in the United States?
Dermatologists perform most outpatient cosmetic procedures in the U.S., especially on white women aged 40 to 59.
research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
research Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies novel loci conferring risk of acne vulgaris
New genetic factors linked to acne risk were discovered, highlighting the role of certain pathways and genes.
research Further Clinical Evidence for the Effect of IGF-1 on Hair Growth and Alopecia
IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
research Diffusion properties of model compounds in artificial sebum
Different compounds move through artificial sebum at different rates, which can help choose the best ones for targeting hair follicles.
research PCOS in Adolescence and Type 2 Diabetes
Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.
research Comparative Evaluation of Biomarkers of Inflammation Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Consuming Vegetarian vs. Non-vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.