research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
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research Skin aging as a mechanical phenomenon: The main weak links
Skin aging is largely due to differences in stiffness and elasticity between skin layers, leading to wrinkles.
research Xenobiotica-metabolizing enzymes in the skin of rat, mouse, pig, guinea pig, man, and in human skin models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
research Decreased fertility in male rats administered the 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride, is due to deficits in copulatory plug formation
Finasteride reduces male rat fertility by causing issues with copulatory plug formation.
research A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
research Mesothelial Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Skin Rejuvenation
Adipose-derived stem cells show potential for skin rejuvenation and wound healing but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.
research 'The Cry of the Children' : The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
The Edwardian medical campaign linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, influencing hygiene education and leading to a ban on children under 14 from pubs.
research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis to Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research Disorders of hair growth and the pilosebaceous unit: Facts and controversies
Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.
research Telogen Effluvium
The debate focuses on the role of catagen and hair shedding mechanisms in telogen effluvium.
research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)
The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
research Hormones and Absence Epilepsy☆
Stress and hormones like progesterone can affect absence seizures, but their effects change with different life stages.
research Patents and Licenses
Patents don't guarantee money; inventors must work hard and stay involved.
research 'The Cry of the Children': The Edwardian Medical Campaign Against Maternal Drinking
Doctors linked maternal drinking to infant mortality and national decline, leading to public awareness and changes in law.
research Exosomes - breakthrough in the regenerative medicine and a way to improve the quality of the life
Exosomes can help repair and heal tissues, improving health and vitality.
research BIOMAGNETISM AS FACTOR IN RED BLOOD CELLS DEFORMATION
Biomagnetic forces can deform red blood cells.
research Minoxidil: mechanisms of action on hair growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Hair follicles, their disorders and their opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome
The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.
research How drug repurposing can advance drug discovery: challenges and opportunities
Drug repurposing is a faster, cheaper way to develop new treatments using existing drugs.
research Photostability and toxicity of finasteride, diclofenac and naproxen under simulating sunlight exposure: evaluation of the toxicity trend and of the packaging photoprotection
Sunlight exposure increases drug toxicity; amber glass best for protection.
research Infundibular protein and RNA microarray analyses from affected and clinically non-affected scalp in male androgenetic alopecia patients
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products
Plant extracts can benefit skin but must be safe and high-quality.
research Pregnancy and the hair growth cycle: anagen induction against hair growth disruption using Nourkrin® with Marilex®, a proteoglycan replacement therapy
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may increase hair count by 35.7% in postpartum hair loss.
research Hair Restoration in the Ethnic Patient and Review of Hair Transplant Fundamentals
The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
research High-throughput phenotyping methods for quantifying hair fiber morphology
Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.
research Scarless wound healing – a literature review
Fetal skin can heal without scarring, offering insights for new scar-reducing treatments.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research High-value dermatology: 5 Laboratory tests to reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.