research Sterol Intermediates of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Inhibit Hair Growth and Trigger an Innate Immune Response in Cicatricial Alopecia
Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
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research Defining the identity of mouse embryonic dermal fibroblasts
Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.
research Testosterone implants in women: Pharmacological dosing for a physiologic effect
Testosterone implants in women require pharmacological dosing to be effective and are generally safe and well-tolerated.
research Improvement in scalp hair growth in androgen‐deficient women treated with testosterone: a questionnaire study
Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
research Issues in transgender dermatology: A systematic review of the literature
The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
research Comorbid conditions in lichen planopilaris: A retrospective data analysis of 334 patients
People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Female Alopecia
Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
research Tinea capitis mimicking cicatricial alopecia: What host and dermatophyte factors lead to this unusual clinical presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
research Newborn infant skin gene expression: Remarkable differences versus adults
Newborn skin is uniquely prepared to adapt to new environments compared to adult skin.
research The proteomic profile of hair damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.