research Clinical biochemistry of dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
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600-630 / 1000+ results research Lysophospholipid Mediators in Health and Disease
Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.
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 TGFβ signaling regulates lipogenesis in human sebaceous glands cells
TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
research Generation and characterization of hair-bearing skin organoids from human pluripotent stem cells
Scientists created hair-growing skin models from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin diseases.
research Neuregulin3 alters cell fate in the epidermis and mammary gland
Neuregulin3 affects cell development in the skin and mammary glands.
research Role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A key pathogenic factor and a biomarker for severe pneumonia
Low testosterone may indicate severe COVID-19 in men.
research Using the zebrafish lateral line to uncover novel mechanisms of action and prevention in drug-induced hair cell death
Zebrafish helped find new ways to prevent drug-induced hair cell death and potential treatments for hearing loss.
research Cultured dermal papilla cells of the rat vibrissa follicle. Proliferative activity, adhesion properties and reorganization of the extracellular matrix in vitro
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
research Lysophosphatidic acid increases the proliferation and migration of adipose-derived stem cells via the generation of reactive oxygen species
Lysophosphatidic acid boosts stem cell growth and movement by creating reactive oxygen species.
research The neurosteroid environment in the hippocampus exerts bi-directional effects on seizure susceptibility in mice
Neurosteroids in the brain can increase or decrease seizure risk in mice.
research Inhibition of Hair Growth by Testosterone in the Presence of Dermal Papilla Cells from the Frontal Bald Scalp of the Postpubertal Stumptailed Macaque
Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
research Development and evaluation of animal models for sex steroid deficient dry eye
The animal models successfully simulated dry eye related to sex steroid deficiency.
research Role of anabolic agents in colorectal carcinogenesis: Myths and realities (Review)
The link between anabolic agents and colorectal cancer risk is unclear.
research Synaptic‐like vesicles and candidate transduction channels in mechanosensory terminals
SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.
research Eavesdropping on the conversation between immune cells and the skin epithelium
Immune cells help keep skin healthy and repair it, but imbalance can cause disease.
research Pathological Mechanisms Involved in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Perspectives
Promising treatments for EBS include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, creams, mTOR inhibitors, and gene editing, but more trials are needed.
research Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell treatment alleviates symptoms in an atopic dermatitis-like mouse model
Stem cell treatment from umbilical cords reduces symptoms of atopic dermatitis and may help hair growth.
research Discovery of a transdermally deliverable pentapeptide for activating AdipoR1 to promote hair growth
A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
research Suppression of Cutibacterium acnes-Mediated Inflammatory Reactions by Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 in Skin
FGF21 can help reduce skin inflammation caused by C. acnes.
research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
research Canadian Expert Recommendations on Safety Overview and Toxicity Management Strategies for Sacituzumab Govitecan Based on Use in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Sacituzumab Govitecan is effective for certain breast cancers but requires careful management of side effects.
research Progenitor-derived endothelin controls dermal sheath contraction for hair follicle regression
A specific signal from hair cells controls the tightening of the surrounding muscle, which is necessary for hair shedding.
research Advances in Nanocarrier Systems for Dermatologic Transdermal Drug Delivery: A Chemical and Molecular Review
Nanocarriers show promise for improving skin drug delivery in treating skin conditions.
research Viewpoint 6
Nicotine from smoking may worsen hidradenitis suppurativa by affecting immune function and promoting inflammation.
research Radiofrequency Currents Modulate Inflammatory Processes in Keratinocytes
CRET therapy affects inflammation in skin cells by changing cytokine levels and activating certain proteins.
research Cannabinoid Compounds as a Pharmacotherapeutic Option for the Treatment of Non-Cancer Skin Diseases
Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research Comparison of Polynucleotide and Polydeoxyribonucleotide in Dermatology: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives
PN hydrates skin; PDRN heals and regenerates skin and hair.