research Vitiligo: an evidence-based update. Report of the 13th Evidence Based Update Meeting, 23 May 2013, Loughborough, U.K.
The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Testosterone Concentrations in Human Hair after Chronic DHEA Supplementation
Chronic DHEA supplementation slightly increases testosterone in hair but stays within safe limits.
research The interaction of hydrocortisone and thyroxine during fetal adipose tissue differentiation: CCAAT enhancing binding protein expression and capillary cytodifferentiation.
Glucocorticoids and thyroid hormones together are essential for fetal fat development.
research Alterations in the expression of specific epidermal keratin markers in the hairless mouse by the topical application of the tumor promoters 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and the phorbol ester 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate
TCDD changes skin cell growth and keratin production in mice.
research Estrone Sulfate Source of Estrone and Estradiol Formation in Isolated Human Hair Roots: Identification of a Pathway Linked to Hair Growth Phase and Subject to Site-, Gender-, and Age-Related Modulations
Estrogen formation in hair roots affects hair growth and varies by site, gender, and age.
research A Scandinavian case of skin fragility, alopecia and cardiomyopathy caused byDSPmutations
A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
research Acne inversa-like lesions associated with the multi-kinase inhibitor sorafenib
Sorafenib often causes skin side effects, indicating effective cancer treatment.
research Identical p53 gene mutation in malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumour of the scalp and small cell carcinoma of the common bile duct: the necessity for therapeutic caution?
Identical p53 gene mutations in different cancers suggest the need for careful treatment.
research 5α-Reductase and 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Activity in Prepubertal Hispanic Girls with Premature Adrenarche
Enzyme activities do not cause early pubic hair in these girls.
research Pattern of expression of c-Myc, Max and Bin1 in human anagen hair follicles
c-Myc, Max, and Bin1 help hair follicle cells mature and die.
research Serum-free culture of wool follicles: effects of nutrients, growth factors and hormones
Wool follicles grew fibres for 8-10 days in a serum-free culture, influenced by calcium, glucose, amino acids, and insulin.
research Neurochemical and Immunocytochemical Studies of Catecholamine System in the Brindled Mouse
Brindled mice show abnormal catecholamine neuron development due to copper deficiency.
research Expression of extracellular matrix in hair follicle mesenchyme in alopecia areata
Alopecia areata may involve disrupted mesenchymal function in hair follicles.
research Hydroxylation of dehydroepiandrosterone in human scalp hair folhcles
The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is affected by certain inhibitors.
research Lupus panniculitis of the scalp presenting with linear alopecia along the lines of Blaschko
research Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type III with a prevalence of cutaneous features
PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.
research A qualitative study to assess the effectiveness of laser epilation using a quality-of-life scoring system
Laser hair removal greatly improves quality of life.
research Is there really no clear association between low serum ferritin and chronic diffuse telogen hair loss?
There is no clear link between low serum ferritin and chronic diffuse telogen hair loss.
research Characterization of Soluble Protein Extracts from Keratinized Tissues: identification of Ubiquitin Universally Distributed in Hair, Nail, and Stratum Corneum
Ubiquitin, a protein, is found in hair, nails, and skin.
research Induction of hair growth by skin irritants and its relation to skin protein kinase C isoforms
Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
research Immunoperoxidase anti-keratin staining of epidermal and pilar cysts
Epidermal cysts come from the skin, while pilar cysts come from hair follicles.
research Topical spermine and putrescine stimulated DNA synthesis in the hairless mouse epidermis
Topical putrescine and spermine increased DNA synthesis in hairless mouse skin.
research Platelet-rich plasma for erectile dysfunction: a review of the current research landscape
The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma for erectile dysfunction is still unclear.
research A Study on Photostability of Ethyl Glucuronide in Hair Irradiated under Artificial Sunlight
Ethyl glucuronide levels in hair can change when exposed to artificial sunlight, depending on hair color and thickness.
research Pseudofolliculitis cutis: a vexing disorder of hair growth
Pseudofolliculitis cutis causes painful skin bumps and needs proper shaving and treatments to manage.
research Hair growth and androgen responses in hirsute women treated with continuous cyproterone acetate and cyclical ethinyl oestradiol
The treatment significantly reduced hair growth and male hormone levels in hirsute women.
research Epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor accelerate proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath tibroblasts cultured in vitro
EGF and FGF can boost hair growth by speeding up cell growth.
research DISORDERS OF THE HAIR AND THEIR TREATMENT BEFORE THE 18TH CENTURY.
research Assessment of clinician-reported outcome measures for alopecia areata: a systematic scoping review
A comprehensive scoring system for alopecia areata severity is needed.
research Villainous hair: ba(l)d to the bone – would they be so evil if they had hair?
Bald characters in films are often stereotyped as villains.