Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder which can only be controlled with medications but not cured. Various modalities are available for the management of same with varying efficacy and adverse effects. Biologics, though not new, have changed the concept of treatment of psoriasis. With beneficial effects, they also have adverse effects which are being identified more and more wit...

objective(s) the aim of this study was to evaluate antioxidant and hair growth activities of buxus wallichiana baill (buxaceae). materials and methods petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of buxus wallichiana subjected to antioxidant activity by; 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl and nitric oxide methods. methanol extract of buxus wallichiana at 50, 100 mg/kg, ointment of me...

Background: Low-level lasers are used for various medical applications including wound healing and hair loss treatment. Cell Therapy using skin stem cells could be a novel approach to hair transplantation. However, there is no study on the effect of low-level laser on the hair follicle stem cells. So, in this study, we investigated the effect of low level laser irradiation on viability and ROS ...

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are disorders that present as cystic papules usually on the chest and extremities. Facial involvement is very rare in this disorder and few reports of facial eruptive vellus hair cysts have been presented till now.We present two cases of eruptive vellus hair cysts in a mother and her daughter with facial distribution.

Hair can be strategically divided into two distinct parts: the hair follicle, deeply buried in the skin, and the visible hair fiber. The study of the hair follicle is mainly addressed by biological sciences while the hair fiber is mainly studied from a physicochemical perspective by cosmetic sciences. This paper reviews the key topics in hair follicle biology and hair fiber biochemistry, in par...

Background: Mercury (Hg) is a hazardous metal responsible for environmental contamination and human intoxication. Methyl mercury bio-accumulation through food chain can be responsible for chronic mercury exposure of South Caspian Sea communities with a diet rich in fish. Uncertainties about exposure levels that could have damaging consequences for nervous system development of infants makes b...

Hair follicles are surrounded by the dermis, but cells part of epidermis and separated from dermis basal lamina layer. The main aim study is to design evaluation versatile Herbal Oil prevent control hair-related problems. objectives Provides hair conditioning, Prevention & fall, Reduce scalp irritation, Prevents premature greying hair, Treats Dandruff, Relieves all types headaches especiall...

Hair is a very important for our self-confidence as well as a very important part of appearance and self-concept. It reflects our personality and hair loss or hair damages are considered aesthetic imperfections and social handicap. Outward part of the hair is a "hair shaft" keratin fiber structure sensible to external effects whether they are mechanical, physical or chemical. Excessive sun expo...