research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
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research Functional mapping of the mouse hairless gene promoter region
Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
research 1391 Immune cells may have a role in hair loss process caused by TRPV3 gain-of-function mutation
Immune cells might contribute to hair loss caused by a specific mutation.
research The secretory clear cell of the eccrine sweat gland as the probable source of excess sweat production in hyperhidrosis
Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.
research SAT378 Unusual Case of Hirsutism From Prolactinoma Induced Dihydrotestosterone Elevation
A woman's excessive hair growth was linked to a rare case of high testosterone caused by a prolactin-producing pituitary tumor.
research Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and oestrogen differentially regulate prolactin and prolactin receptor expression in female human skin and hair follicles in vitro
Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.
research A study on the association between thyroid dysfunction and various dermatoses in northeastern India
Thyroid disorders are linked to skin conditions like vitiligo and hair loss, so thyroid tests are recommended.
research 증례 : 모발의 황 농도 감소를 보인 모발유황이영양증
A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy due to low sulfur levels in her hair.
research Coming of Age of Melanogenesis-Related Proteins
Tyrosinase and gp100 proteins can help diagnose and treat melanoma.
research The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression
The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
research Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland
Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.
research Alopecia Areata: A Complex Cytokine Driven Disease
Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
research Is hormone testing worthwhile in patients with female pattern hair loss?
Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
research Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestations and Risk Factors Among Alahsa Population, Saudi Arabia
Most people in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia, have low awareness of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research LY191704: a selective, nonsteroidal inhibitor of human steroid 5 alpha-reductase type 1.
LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
research Investigation Of Serum Level Of T4, TSH, Free Testosterone And Prolactin Hormones As Well As Alb And SHBG Proteins In Women With Hair Loss Vs. Those Without Hair Loss
Women with hair loss have higher free testosterone levels.
research Transglutaminase 3: The Involvement in Epithelial Differentiation and Cancer
TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
research T-cell “induced-self” MHC class I/peptide complexes may enable “de novo” tolerance induction to neo-antigens occurring outside of the thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research A previously undescribed cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome in a cat with thymoma
Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.
research Refractory Postsurgical Hypothyroidism in Nephrotic Syndrome
The patient's hypothyroidism improved with medication adjustments and careful management.
research Homoeopathic treatment of hypothyroidism: A case report
Homeopathy improved hypothyroidism symptoms in a 27-year-old woman.
research Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
research Genetics of thyroid lesions updated
RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
research A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on Drug Adherence, Prescription Patterns, Associated Comorbidities and Quality of Life in Patients with Sub-clinical Thyroid Disorders
Good medication adherence improves quality of life in subclinical thyroid disorder patients.
research 1301 STIM1, but not STIM2, is the calcium sensor critical for sweat secretion
STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
research Autism spectrum disorder with iodine deficiency hypothyroidism in a 6‐year‐old boy
A 6-year-old boy with autism improved his thyroid function and growth after addressing iodine deficiency caused by picky eating, but his psychiatric symptoms and picky eating continued.
research Analysis of the expression pattern of the carrier protein transthyretin and its receptor megalin in the human scalp skin and hair follicles: hair cycle-associated changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
research Female pattern hair loss: A retrospective study in a tertiary referral center
Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.