research Editor's Highlights — August 2024
New methods and treatments for skin and hair disorders are being explored.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Improvement of Antioxidant Defences in Keratinocytes Grown in Physioxia: Comparison of 2D and 3D Models
Physioxia improves keratinocyte protection against oxidative stress and better mimics real skin conditions.
research Perifollicular Melanocyte Regeneration in Bullous Pemphigoid
Melanocytes can regenerate around hair follicles in bullous pemphigoid, especially in patients with darker skin.
research Recombinant Bacillus subtilis-derived alkaline protease: a novel agent for skin depigmentation and hair follicle neogenesis
research Quantifying variation in human scalp hair fiber shape and pigmentation
African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
research Clinical Snippets
New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
research Bis-Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids Inhibit Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Vitro and In Vivo
Certain plant compounds can help prevent and treat a virus in pigs.
research State of the art of photobiomodulation in Dermatology
Photobiomodulation effectively improves skin and hair conditions with minimal side effects.
research DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL HAIR DYE IN VARIOUS FORMULATIONS USING HENNA, HIBISCUS, SHIKAKAI, AMLA AND INDIGO: A REVIEW
Natural hair dyes using plants like henna and indigo are safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes.
research Role of Polyphenols in Dermatological Diseases: Exploring Pharmacotherapeutic Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Polyphenols may help treat skin diseases due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
research The Mechanisms of Fur Development and Color Formation in American Mink Revealed Using Comparative Transcriptomics
The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.
research Full-Spectrum phototherapy in hair loss management: a systematic review of wavelength-dependent mechanisms, clinical efficacy, and future directions
research Special Biochemical Features of the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
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 Survival of patchwork melanoblasts is dependent upon their number in the hair follicle at the end of embryogenesis
More melanoblasts in hair follicles mean better survival and proper hair pigmentation.
research Micropigmentation: Camouflaging Scalp Alopecia and Scars in Korean Patients
Tattooing improves appearance of scalp alopecia and scars.
research Hair Repigmentation as a Melanoma Warning Sign
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
research Hair Growth Promoting Potential of Phospholipids Purified from Porcine Lung Tissues
Phospholipids from pig lungs can significantly promote hair growth.
research Long-Term Intravital Imaging of the Cornea, Skin, and Hair Follicle by Multiphoton Microscope
Multiphoton microscopy can effectively image live cells in cornea, skin, and hair follicles over time.
research Genome-Wide Association Studies of Hair Whorl in Pigs
Genes affect pig hair patterns, aiding better breeding.
research Novel Chemically Modified Curcumin (CMC) Analogs Exhibit Anti-Melanogenic Activity in Primary Human Melanocytes
CMC2.24 and CMC2.23 reduce melanin safely and effectively.
research Photoprotective Effect of the Hydroalcoholic Extract from Red and Black Peruvian Varieties of <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.
Red and black pop bean extracts protect against UV radiation and promote hair growth.
research Structural and dynamic insights into substrate binding and catalysis of human lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase
The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
research Targeted gene delivery to skin cells in vivo: A comparative study of liposomes and polymers as delivery vehicles
Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Phototherapy in pediatric patients: 5-years single center experience
Phototherapy is often used for psoriasis in children, but it has low success rates.
research Repigmentation of leukoderma in a piebald patient associated with a novel c-KIT gene mutation, G592E, of the tyrosine kinase domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research Photodynamic therapy as a new therapeutic approach of oral lichen planus
Photodynamic therapy shows promise for oral lichen planus but needs more research for consistent results.
research The color of human hair
Human hair color is determined by melanin types and genetic factors.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.