research Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic syndrome is common in African populations, needing urgent prevention and treatment.
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research Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica willd (L.) seed counteracts stress-induced murine hair follicle growth inhibition
Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica seeds may help treat stress-related hair loss.
research Proteins in Scalp Hair of Preschool Children
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
research Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signal Related to Sheep Wool Fineness
Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
research Diseases associated with hidranitis suppurativa: part 2 of a series on hidradenitis
Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to various diseases like obesity, depression, arthritis, and Crohn's disease, but often occurs alone.
research Coronavirus 2019 Infectious Disease Epidemic: Where We Are, What Can Be Done and Hope For
Effective vaccines and treatments are crucial for long-term COVID-19 control.
research Distinct Phenotypic and Genomic Signatures Underlie Contrasting Pathogenic Potential of Staphylococcus epidermidis Clonal Lineages
Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
research Laser Therapy for Incision Healing in 9 Dogs
Laser therapy improved surgical scar healing in dogs.
research A review of modern surgical hair restoration techniques
Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.
research CircRNA-1926 Promotes the Differentiation of Goat SHF Stem Cells into Hair Follicle Lineage by miR-148a/b-3p/CDK19 Axis
circRNA-1926 helps goat stem cells turn into hair follicles by affecting miR-148a/b-3p and CDK19.
research A novel 22-bp InDel within FGF7 gene is significantly associated with growth traits in goat
A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
research The Effect of EGR1 on the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells
Increasing EGR1 levels makes hair root cells grow faster.
research Erythema Nodosum Associated with Kerion: A Case Series and Narrative Review of the Literature
Erythema nodosum linked to kerion can be treated effectively with antifungals and steroids to reduce scarring.
research Pathogenicity and enzyme screening of some selected non-dermatophytic moulds
Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
research First clinical cases of leishmaniosis in meerkats (Suricata suricatta) housed in wildlife parks in Madrid, Spain
Leishmaniosis was found in meerkats in Madrid wildlife parks, highlighting the need for more research and careful diagnosis.
research Genome assembly and methylome analysis of the white wax scale insect provides insight into sexual differentiation of metamorphosis in hexapod
The white wax scale insect's genome shows that complete metamorphosis evolved earlier than thought and highlights differences in male and female development.
research Basaloid follicular hamartoma, total body hair loss and SLE
Aggressive SLE treatment helped hair regrowth and improved oral plaque, but scalp lesions stayed.
research Total and longitudinal body dimensions in Ukrainian men with alopecia areata
Men with alopecia areata have different body proportions, with shorter legs and longer upper bodies.
research The effects of total laser pubic hair removal on sexual functions, body perception and self-esteem in women
Laser pubic hair removal boosts self-esteem, body image, and sexual functions in women.
research The selective androgen receptor modulator GTx‐024 (enobosarm) improves lean body mass and physical function in healthy elderly men and postmenopausal women: results of a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled phase II trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
research A Comparative Analysis of Serum Irisin Levels and Body Composition Indices in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Women with PCOS have higher irisin levels, which may affect their metabolism and hormones.
research Pattern of body fat distribution in patients of PCOS using DEXA-based indices
PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.
research Effects of hyperandrogenism and high body mass index on acne severity in women.
Women with acne often have higher levels of male hormones and are more likely to be overweight, both of which can make acne worse.
research The Effects of a Powder of the Fruiting Body of Commercial Lingzhi or Reishi Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum (W.Curt.:Fr.) P.Karts.,] on Hypercholesterolemic Rat Skin, Applied With a Topical Application of Benzo(a)pyrene
Ganoderma lucidum powder may help prevent skin cancer and lower cholesterol.
research Possible relationship between chronic telogen effluvium and changes in lead, cadmium, zinc, and iron total blood levels in females: A case-control study
Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement
A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.
research 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D resistance, rickets, and alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
research Case Report Vitamin A Toxicity and Hypercalcemia
Vitamin A toxicity likely caused the patient's high calcium levels.
research Alopecia Mucinosa of the Face Associated With Mycosis Fungoides
Alopecia mucinosa on the face can be linked to mycosis fungoides, a type of lymphoma.
research Permanent diffuse alopecia after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in childhood
Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.