research From the Elephant Man to Barbie Girl: Dissecting the Freak from the Margins to the Mainstream
Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
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research Trichoscopy as an essential diagnostic technique for hair and scalp disorders in skin of color: A case-control study
Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders quickly and non-invasively.
research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
research Vitamin D levels in patients with seborrheic dermatitis
People with seborrheic dermatitis often have lower vitamin D levels.
research Auxin modulates root-hair growth through its signaling pathway in citrus
Auxin controls root-hair growth in citrus by affecting its signaling pathway.
research Nanoethosomes for Dermal Delivery of Lidocaine
Nanoethosomes can improve the skin penetration of Lidocaine for topical use.
research Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy as a Tool for the Investigation of Skin Drug Delivery Systems and Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
research Pathology and pathogenesis of cutaneous lesions in beef cattle associated with buffalo fly infestation
Buffalo flies and Stephanofilaria nematodes cause severe skin lesions in beef cattle, and treatment should target both.
research Utility of trichoscopy in comparison to the standard methods for assessing the disease activity, severity, and therapeutic response in alopecia areata
Trichoscopy is better than the hair pull test for tracking alopecia areata.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature
CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
research Trailing the Path to Preventive Oncology
Preventing cancer involves lifestyle changes, vaccinations, early screening, and understanding cancer's molecular basis.
research Keeping Our Eye on the Ball: The American Society of Preventive Oncology in 2009
Cancer prevention is crucial, with a focus on research and improved screening methods.
research Ajuga reptans L. Herb Extracts: Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Activity Screening
Ajuga reptans L. extracts have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.
research Adverse events of dual anti-seizure medication: Real-life data from a tertiary epilepsy clinic
Dual anti-seizure medications, especially valproic acid with lamotrigine, often cause more side effects like hair loss and memory issues.
research "Pin the Macho on the Man": Mediations of Gay Male Masculinity in 'The Body Politic', 1971-1987
The Body Politic both reinforced and challenged traditional masculinity in gay culture.
research Accumulations of Ca/P in the core of hairs from Taklamakan desert mummies
Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
research The Expression of P-Responsive Genes is Related to Root Hair Growth
Certain genes may promote longer root hairs in plants when phosphorus is low.
research Indications for a brain‐hair follicle axis: inhibition of keratinocyte proliferation and up‐regulation of keratinocyte apoptosis in telogen hair follicles by stress and substance P
Stress can cause hair loss by negatively affecting hair follicles and this effect might be reversed with specific treatments.
research Chronic Restraint Stress Inhibits Hair Growth via Substance P Mediated by Reactive Oxygen Species in Mice
Chronic stress can cause hair loss by increasing oxidative stress, but antioxidants may help.
research Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Interferon Gamma and Substance P Are Novel Modulators of Extrapituitary Prolactin Expression in Human Skin
TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
research New effects of caffeine on corticotropin‐releasing hormone (CRH)‐induced stress along the intrafollicular classical hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis (CRH‐R1/2, IP3‐R, ACTH, MC‐R2) and the neurogenic non‐HPA axis (substance P, p75NTRand TrkA) inex vivohuman male androgenetic scalp hair follicles
Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.
research Substance P in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
Substance P may play a role in the inflammation seen in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans.
research Tissue and serum levels of substance P in trichodynia of androgenetic alopecia patients
Higher substance P levels may cause discomfort in hair loss patients.
research Pseudo Alopecia Areata Caused by Skull‐caps with Metal Pin Fasteners used by Orthodox Jews in Israel
Changing the pin and cupola setup reduced hair loss in Orthodox Jews using skull-caps.
research Refining the “Pin-Point Technique” for Pexing Sutures in Facial Reconstructive Surgery
research Understanding the Epidemiology, Natural History, and Key Pathways Involved in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer was a major health issue in 2009, especially for Black men, and targeting the 5alpha-reductase enzyme could help in its prevention and treatment.
research Prospective Study on the Short-Term Adverse Effects From Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Gamma Knife radiosurgery is generally well tolerated with few major short-term side effects.
research The preventive and therapeutic efficacy of finasteride and dutasteride in TRAMP mice
Dutasteride showed some prevention of prostate issues but also had limitations, especially with high-grade tumors.
research Dermatoscopic Findings in Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track treatment for hair loss in men and women.
research Modulation of Chemotherapy-Induced Human Hair Follicle Damage by 17-β Estradiol and Prednisolone: Potential Stimulators of Normal Hair Regrowth by “Dystrophic Catagen” Promotion?
17-β estradiol and prednisolone may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy.