research 5α-Reductase activity in the human hair follicle concentrates in the dermal papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
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research Central Diabetes Insipidus and Hypothalamic Type of Hypopituitarism Associated with Atypical Location of Rathke's Cleft Cyst
A Rathke's cleft cyst caused hormonal imbalances and symptoms in a 68-year-old woman.
research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.
The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
research Investigating the role of obesity, circadian disturbances and lifestyle factors in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: Study protocol for the SOMBER trial
The trial aims to understand how obesity and lifestyle affect circadian rhythms in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders
Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
research Premature graying of scalp hairs treated with ferrous sulfate
Iron supplements may reverse premature hair graying caused by iron deficiency.
research Smart Diagnostic System for Health Risk Assessment
WomenCare helps predict PCOD risk in women to encourage early medical consultation.
research Lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal application for alopecia treatment: development, physicochemical characterization, and in vitro release and penetration studies
New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
research Risk of autoimmune diseases in patients with RASopathies: systematic study of humoral and cellular immunity
Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
research Concentrated nanofat: a modified fat extraction promotes hair growth in mice via the stem cells and extracellular matrix components interaction
Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.
research The Neurobiology of Sexual Function
Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
research Leucine-Rich Repeat-Containing G-Protein-Coupled Receptors as Markers of Adult Stem Cells
Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
research 5. HIV, Fungal and Infectious Diseases
The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
research WNT Signaling in Disease
The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
research Transcranial photobiomodulation for brain diseases: review of animal and human studies including mechanisms and emerging trends
Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
research Relationship between prepregnancy BMI and the concentrations of iron, calcium, and magnesium in serum and hair during the first trimester of pregnancy in women
Overweight or obese women before pregnancy have lower iron levels in their serum and hair during early pregnancy.
research Stabilization of epithelial β-catenin compromises mammary cell fate acquisition and branching morphogenesis
Keeping β-catenin levels high in mammary cells disrupts their development and branching.
research Effects of neonatal and adolescent neuroactive steroid manipulation on locomotor activity induced by ethanol in male wistar rats
Changing neuroactive steroid levels early in life can affect how adult rats respond to alcohol's stimulating effects.
research [Cutaneous effects in hormonal contraception].
Hormonal birth control can cause skin issues, but low-dose options and those with antiandrogens may reduce these effects.
research Carbonylation of hair proteins: A robust biomarker of molecular and structural oxidative damage in hair fibres
Protein carbonylation is a sensitive marker for oxidative damage in hair, especially from light exposure.
research Role of insulin, insulin‐like growth factor‐1, hyperglycaemic food and milk consumption in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris
Eating high-glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Exosomes based advancements for application in medical aesthetics
Exosomes show promise for improving wound healing, reducing aging signs, preventing hair loss, and lightening skin but require more research and better production methods.
research Activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling is involved in hair growth-promoting effect of 655-nm red light and LED in in vitro culture model
Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
research Successful White Hair Removal with Combined Coloring and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL): A Randomized Clinical Trial
Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
research A new path in defining light parameters for hair growth: Discovery and modulation of photoreceptors in human hair follicle
Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
research Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update
LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Wnt/β‐catenin and ERK pathway activation: A possible mechanism of photobiomodulation therapy with light‐emitting diodes that regulate the proliferation of human outer root sheath cells
LED light therapy may help hair growth by activating certain cell pathways.
research Clinical Snippets
Early sunburn treatment with certain inhibitors may reduce skin cancer risk.
research Vitamin D supplementation for patients with alopecia areata: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D might help treat alopecia areata.
research The Skin and Inflamm-Aging
Aging skin causes inflammation that affects the whole body.