research Metabolism of subtoxic levels of selenium in animals and humans.
The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
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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 5α-Reduced glucocorticoids: a story of natural selection
Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.
research Estrogenic Potential of 2-Alkyl-4-(thio)chromenone 6-O-Sulfamates: Potent Inhibitors of Human Steroid Sulfatase
A substance called Compound 2g can strongly block STS (a hormone-related enzyme) without affecting estrogen levels, making it potentially good for treating breast cancer.
research Metabolite screening of aromatic amine hair dyes usingin vitrohepatic models
The tested hair dye ingredients do not form harmful oxidized metabolites in the liver.
research Refatting rate of human hair lipids after exposure to selenium disulphide detergents
Selenium disulphide detergents increase hair oiliness by boosting some lipids and reducing fatty acids.
research Value of Sulfotransferase Enzyme Assay in Predicting Minoxidil Response in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher sulfotransferase enzyme levels predict better response to minoxidil for hair growth.
research Arachidonate 12-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Promote S100A3 Citrullination in Cultured SW480 Cells and Isolated Hair Follicles
Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Heparan Sulfate Regulates Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Gland Morphogenesis and Homeostasis
Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.
research Identification of a Cyclosporine-Specific P450 Hydroxylase Gene through Targeted Cytochrome P450 Complement (CYPome) Disruption in Sebekia benihana
A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
research 144 Deciphering the role of the hexosamine pathway in skin homeostasis
The hexosamine pathway helps protect skin cells from stress and may improve skin and hair health.
research Enzymes
Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolism, health, and disease management.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
research Skin and glucocorticoids: effects of local skin glucocorticoid impairment on skin homeostasis
Local skin glucocorticoid production is crucial for healthy skin, and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
research The Photoprotective Effect of S-Methylmethionine Sulfonium in Skin
S-Methylmethionine sulfonium can protect skin from UVB damage.
research Role of skin enzymes in metabolism of topical drugs
Skin enzymes convert topical drugs into active forms, affecting drug effectiveness and safety.
research 517 Regulation of the lipidome and lipid metabolism in prematurely senescent human dermal fibroblasts
Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
research Multifaceted roles of superoxide dismutases (SODs) in cellular homeostasis and cancer progression: Redox regulation and therapeutic implications
Superoxide dismutases help balance cell stress and may aid cancer treatment.
research 132 Design of an in vitro skin 3D model mimicking a disruption of the barrier function
Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
research Disposition and metabolism of finasteride in dogs.
research Skin and metabolic syndrome: A review of the possible associations
Certain medications can impact metabolic syndrome, with some improving conditions like high blood sugar and others having no effect.
research Urinary steroid metabolome shows adrenal, gonadal, and neuroactive steroid dysregulation in adolescents with depression
Depressed teens have different steroid levels in urine, which may help identify and treat them.
research Steroid Sulfatase in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
Steroid sulfatase in hair follicles may be a target for treating hair loss.
research Evaluation of Signs of Skin Aging in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome after Substitution Therapy with Antioxidants. Summary of the Doctoral Thesis
Antioxidant therapy, especially with selenium, can improve skin aging in patients with Metabolic Syndrome.
research Relapsing Course of Sulfasalazine-Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Complicated by Alopecia Universalis and Vitiligo
Sulfasalazine can cause severe allergic reactions leading to long-term autoimmune issues like hair loss and skin discoloration.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Expression of type 1 5α-reductase and metabolism of testosterone in reconstructed human epidermis (SkinEthic®): a new model for screening skin-targeted androgen modulators
The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
research New aspects of vitamin D metabolism and action — addressing the skin as source and target
research Defects in Androgen Biosynthesis Causing 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
Genetic defects in androgen production are linked to male developmental disorders and are improving treatment understanding.