research Role of cholesterol sulfate in epidermal structure and function: Lessons from X-linked ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Human essential fatty acid deficiency: treatment by topical application of linoleic acid
Applying linoleic acid to the skin can reverse essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
research β‐Sitosterol—Dietary sources and role in cancer and diabetes management
β-Sitosterol may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, but more human studies are needed.
research Pure linoleate deficiency in the rat: influence on growth, accumulation of n-6 polyunsaturates, and [1-14C]linoleate oxidation
Linoleate deficiency in rats reduces growth and n-6 polyunsaturate accumulation, causing mild symptoms.
research Exploring the Inhibitory Potential of Phytosterols β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol on 5-Alpha Reductase Activity in the Human Prostate: An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
research 694 Retinoid induced changes in the fatty acid profile of sebum and its effect on bacterial growth
Retinoids change the fat content in skin oil and reduce bacteria growth, helping to treat acne.
research ??-Hydroxy Acid???Based Cosmetic Procedures
Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
research Studies on lysosomes—XIII
Stilbamidine and hydroxystilbamidine inhibit enzyme release from lysosomes and have effects similar to cortisol and chloroquine.
research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Mild essential fatty acid deficiency can cause health issues and is worsened by low-fat diets.
research New Synthesis of Methyl 3β-Hydroxy-5-androstene-17β-carboxylate
A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
research The Antiandrogenic Action of 4–Androsten–3–one–17β– Carboxylic Acid and Its Methyl Ester on Hamster Flank Organ1
The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
research A Fatty Acid / Protein Complex in Human Hair
A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
research The influence of selected steroid hormones on the physicochemical behaviour of DPPC liposomes
Steroid hormones change the size, charge, and stability of DPPC liposomes.
research The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review
Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin and hair.
research Synergistic Effect of Stauntonia hexaphylla (Thunb.) Decne Fruit and Leaf on RAW 264.7 Osteoclast and MC3T3-E1 Osteoblast Differentiation
Stauntonia hexaphylla leaves and fruits, especially leaves, may help prevent osteoporosis by boosting bone growth and reducing bone loss.
research Expression of estrogen, androgen, and glucocorticoid receptors in recent striae distensae
Hormonal changes in skin may cause stretch marks.
research Recent advances in thiasteroids chemistry
New sulfur-containing steroid analogs show promise for more targeted medical treatments.
research A novel mutation in ST14 at a functionally significant amino acid residue expands the spectrum of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
research Angioedema After Squaric Acid Treatment in a 6‐Year‐Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl had a rare allergic reaction to a hair regrowth treatment.
research Natural Product-InspiredBis(trifluoromethyl) PhenylHydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitorsof Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, InVitro, and In Silico Studies
Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
research A novel chitosan-peptide system for cartilage tissue engineering with adipose-derived stromal cells
The chitosan-peptide system helps cartilage regeneration using fat-derived cells.
research Impact of acid (”progressive brush”) and alkaline straightening on the hair fiber: Differential effects on the cuticle and cortex properties
Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
research Structural analysis of the outermost hair surface using TOF-SIMS with gas cluster ion beam sputtering
The hair's outermost surface has multiple layers of lipids and proteins.
research Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli
Skin surface lipids are important for skin health and altering them could help prevent aging and treat skin conditions.
research Self-assembled polymeric nanocarriers for the targeted delivery of retinoic acid to the hair follicle
The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
research GC-MS Fatty Acid Profile and In silico Studies of Telfairia occidentalis Hook f. (Fluted Pumpkin) and Sphenostylis stenocarpa (African Yam bean) Seeds Oil on Human 5 Alpha Reductase II
Compounds in fluted pumpkin and African yam bean seed oils may help manage benign prostate hyperplasia.
research ToF‐SIMS characterization of the lipid layer on the hair surface. II : Effect of the 18‐MEA lipid layer on surface hydrophobicity
18-MEA is essential for hair's water resistance, and a conditioner with 18-MEA and SPDA can restore it.
research Sterol Intermediates of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Inhibit Hair Growth and Trigger an Innate Immune Response in Cicatricial Alopecia
Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
research A novel method for visualizing hair lipids at the cell membrane complex: Argon sputter etching/scanning electron microscopy1
The method shows how hair lipids form specific patterns and their roles in hair structure.
research 752 Diet and the dermal white adipose tissue: Analyzing shifts in the cutaneous lipid landscape in response to dietary change
Different diets change the fat composition in mouse skin, often reducing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.