research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Alopecia in Patients with Collagen VI-Related Myopathies: A Novel/Unrecognized Scalp Phenotype
People with Collagen VI-related myopathies may often have hair loss and scalp issues.
research THE UNMET NEEDS OF LUPUS PATIENTS: CREATING VISIBILITY AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR JOURNEY
Lupus patients in Ghana face healthcare challenges, and the Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation is working to improve awareness and support.
research Post-discharge persistent symptoms and health-related quality of life after hospitalization for COVID-19
Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
research Stem cell dynamics, migration and plasticity during wound healing
Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.
research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion
The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
research Androgen Regulation of the Human Hair Follicle: The Type I Hair Keratin hHa7 Is a Direct Target Gene in Trichocytes
The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
research Volatile organic compounds: A proinflammatory activator in autoimmune diseases
Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
research Krtap16, Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13
Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
research Lowering the female hairline: two options in treatment
Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
research A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening
Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
research A novel microparticle based formulation for topical delivery of FOL-005, a small peptide
The new skin cream with FOL-005 safely promotes hair growth and is stable and user-friendly.
research Novel tissue mechanics-guided cellular flows drive the formation of feather follicles
Feather follicles form through specific cellular flows and mechanical changes in the skin.
research Predictive Metagenomic Profiling, Urine Metabolomics, and Human Marker Gene Expression as an Integrated Approach to Study Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata may be linked to scalp microbiome differences, suggesting potential treatments with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
research RBPJ Mutations Identified in Two Families Affected by Adams-Oliver Syndrome
Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
research Hedgehog signaling reprograms hair follicle niche fibroblasts to a hyper-activated state
Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration Part I
The best results in surgical hair restoration come from careful techniques, optimal use of limited hair supply, correct hair direction, saving hair for key areas, understanding scarring effects, and adjusting hair graft density.
research 879 IL-9 mediated human primary keratinocytes invasion is dependent on MLC controlled contractility and independent of MMP activity
IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
research Finasteride and male infertility: a case for prospective collaborative research databases?
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
research 706 Influence of socioeconomic factors on the presence and intensity of erectile dysfunction in men with coronary artery disease
Men with lower education levels are more likely to have erectile dysfunction if they have coronary artery disease.
research A Portable Electrospinner for Nanofiber Synthesis and Its Application for Cosmetic Treatment of Alopecia
A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
research Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research Potential Involvement of the Stem Cell Factor Receptor c-kit in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological, Immunohistochemical, and Semiquantitative Investigations
c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
research The co-expression pattern of VEGFR-2 with indicators related to proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation of anagen hair follicles
VEGFR-2 activation is likely involved in hair follicle growth, survival, and development.
research Diagnosing Vascular Causes of Renal Failure
International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.
research Ichthyosis
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
research Wnt signaling in skin organogenesis
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin and hair development and its disruption can cause skin tumors.
research Candidate SNP markers of reproductive potential are predicted by a significant change in the affinity of TATA-binding protein for human gene promoters
Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
research Hair Analysis as an Environmental Health Bioindicator: A Case-Study using Pelage of the California Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi)
California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.