research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
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research 882 Syndactyly type III and hypotrichosis in oculodentodigital syndrome with GJA1 mutation
A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
research Study on Changes of 19 Steroids in Plasma From 9 Diagnosed Patients With P450 Oxidoreductase Deficiency
Certain hormone levels can help diagnose P450 oxidoreductase deficiency.
research Minoxidil specifically decreases the expression of lysine hydroxylase in cultured human skin fibroblasts
Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
research 692 Prevention of H 2 O 2 -induced cellular senescence in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
Certain compounds can protect hair cells from aging and promote growth.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research Steroidogenesis of the testis – new genes and pathways
New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
research 532 Unexpected expression of hemoglobin α as an endogenous antioxidant in epidermal keratinocytes
Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
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 Genetic analysis of 5 α reductase type 2 enzyme in relation to oxidative stress in cases of androgenetic alopecia in a sample of egyptian population
5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
research Inhibition of Polyamine Synthesis Alters Hair Follicle Function and Fiber Composition
Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Crosslinking structure of keratin. V. Number and type of crosslinks in microstructures of untreated and potassium cyanide treated human hair
Potassium cyanide changes hair's disulfide bonds to monosulfide, affecting high-sulfur proteins more.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands
Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
research Topical sulfonylurea as a novel therapy for hypertrichosis secondary to diazoxide, and potentially for other conditions with excess hair growth
Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
research 331 Mitochondrial stress contributes to atopic dermatitis
Mitochondrial stress can lead to atopic dermatitis.
research Dehydrogenase, Cortisol, Dopamine, Zinc, and Vitamin D3 in Iraqi Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS patients have higher LDH and lower cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3, which may contribute to their symptoms and obesity.
research Giant Axonal Degeneration: Scanning Electron Microscopic and Biochemical Study of Scalp Hair
The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research Retinoid-mediated stimulation of steroid sulfatase activity in myeloid leukemic cell lines requires RARα and RXR and involves the phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Chemical bonds and hair behaviour—A review
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
research Sulfation of Minoxidil in Keratinocytes and Hair Follicles and the Stimulatory Effect of Minoxidil on the Biosynthesis of Glycosaminoglycans
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by undergoing a process in hair follicles and certain skin cells, and by increasing the production of compounds essential for hair growth and maintenance.
research Effects of Molybdenum and Sulfate Sulfur on Metabolism of Copper in Dairy Cattle
High molybdenum and sulfate sulfur levels can cause health issues in cattle, but adding copper helps.
research Arginine Transferase Activity In Homogenates From Guinea-Pig Hair Follicles
research Improved 2α-Hydroxylation Efficiency of Steroids by CYP154C2 Using Structure-Guided Rational Design
Mutants of CYP154C2 enzyme significantly improved steroid conversion efficiency.
research SERUM-CONCENTRATIONS OF DEHYDROEPYAN- DROSTERONE-SULFATE IN MEN WITH ANDROGE- NETIC ALOPECIA
Men with androgenetic alopecia do not have elevated DHEA-S levels.
research Recovery effects of active oxygen scavengers on murine hair follicle-derived keratinocyte proliferation suppressed by androgen
Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
research Increasing the solubility of minoxidil using a mixture of 1-propanol and water by the shake flask method: experimental measurements, thermodynamic analyses, and mathematical modeling
research Effect of Fluorine and Selenium on MDA Level of Human Scalp Hair Follicle In Vitro
High fluoride increases damage in hair follicles, but low selenium can reduce this damage at lower fluoride levels.