research Hirsutism
Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.
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research An Atlas of Hair Pathology—with Clinical CorrelationsSperlingLeonard C158 pp Price £66.99 ISBN 1-84214-203-8 (h/b) London: Parthenon, 2003
The book is a detailed guide on hair diseases and diagnosis, useful for skin disease experts.
research Clinical markers of hyperandrogenism and response to conventional antibiotic therapy in women with acne vulgaris
Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
research Early onset androgenic alopecia in males, a marker for metabolic syndrome? A case control study
Early hair loss in young men is linked to higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and androgen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia
The T/SHBG ratio may be a useful marker for androgen activity in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Techniques for Their Extraction: Polyphenols as a Case Study
Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
research dsRNA Released by Tissue Damage Activates TLR3 to Drive Skin Regeneration
Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
research Identification and molecular characterization of a new ovarian cancer susceptibility locus at 17q21.31
A new genetic region, 17q21.31, is linked to higher ovarian cancer risk.
research Overview of Caffeine Effects on Human Health and Emerging Delivery Strategies
Caffeine can boost health, prevent diseases, and improve performance, with new methods enhancing its benefits.
research IL-3 contributes to development of lupus nephritis in MRL/Ipr mice
IL-3 worsens lupus nephritis and blocking it improves kidney health.
research Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites
Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
research Overview of Caffeine Effects on Human Health and Emerging Delivery Strategies
Caffeine can boost health but may cause side effects like high blood pressure and migraines.
research The retarded hair growth ( rhg ) mutation in mice is an allele of ornithine aminotransferase ( Oat )
The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
research Isolation and identification of hair growth potential fraction from active plant extract of Blumea eriantha DC grown in Western Ghat of India: In silico study
Blumea eriantha DC extract shows strong potential for promoting hair growth.
research Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research The integrated stress response fine-tunes stem cell fate decisions upon serine deprivation and tissue injury
Serine is vital for hair follicle stem cells to balance hair growth and skin repair.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Medical and Surgical Specialties: Quality, Evaluation, Evidence, and Enforcement
PRP shows promise but lacks consistent evidence and regulation.
research The Hair Follicle as a Dynamic Miniorgan
Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.
research 2022 Update on Prostate Cancer Epidemiology and Risk Factors—A Systematic Review
Prostate cancer is common, but risk can be reduced by avoiding smoking, unhealthy diet, inactivity, certain medications, and risky jobs.
research Spatial and Single-Cell Transcriptional Profiling Identifies Functionally Distinct Human Dermal Fibroblast Subpopulations
Researchers found four distinct fibroblast types in human skin, which could help in treating wounds and fibrotic diseases.
research Apoptosis in human skin development: Morphogenesis, periderm, and stem cells
Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.
research A Novel Marker of Tissue Junctions, Collagen XXII
Collagen XXII is a marker for tissue junctions, aiding in structural integrity and found in muscles, heart, skin, and arthritic joints.
research The Risks and Benefits of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate-Cancer Prevention
5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.
research The growth of human scalp hair mediated by visible red light laser and LED sources in males
Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Genome-wide association study in frontal fibrosing alopecia identifies four susceptibility loci including HLA-B*07:02
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to four genetic areas, especially the HLA-B*07:02 allele.
research Pemphigus Vulgaris IgG and Methylprednisolone Exhibit Reciprocal Effects on Keratinocytes
Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
research A keratin scaffold regulates epidermal barrier formation, mitochondrial lipid composition, and activity
Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
research Fluorescence Microscopy—An Outline of Hardware, Biological Handling, and Fluorophore Considerations
Designing effective fluorescence microscopy experiments requires careful consideration of hardware, biological models, and imaging agents.
research Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction
Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
research Physiology of Development of the Feather V. Experimental Morphogenesis
Experiments can shape how feathers grow and develop.