research Autosomal Recessive Transmission of a Rare KRT74 Variant Causes Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Allelism with Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
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5 / 1000+ results research A New Type of Pachyonychia Congenita
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Ugly Hair
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis: Report of New Cases and Literature Review
DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis: A Case Report with Delayed Onset Alopecia and Onychodystrophy
DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
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4 / 4 resultscommunity Why balding gets worse in every generation?
Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits
Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
community Pirfenidone - The answer to fibrosis and baldness
Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.