Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
July 2021 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Low vitamin D levels are linked to more skin problems.
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
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December 2020 in “PLOS Genetics” New method finds genetic links between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer not seen before.
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” CTLA4 gene variants are not linked to alopecia areata in Monterrey's Mexican population.
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June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
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January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
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August 2021 in “Medical Science Monitor” Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.
December 2024 in “Medicine” Gut bacteria may affect hair loss risk.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Chromosomal microarray analysis is important for diagnosing rare genetic variations and guiding treatment.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The study found that alopecia areata and hypothyroidism increase the risk of each other, but androgenetic alopecia and hypothyroidism do not.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract may help reduce prostate size and cell growth in BPH.
April 2023 in “Dentistry” Baby teeth stem cells can potentially grow organs and treat diseases.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
December 2022 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Androgenic alopecia in men is mainly linked to family history, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues, but can also be influenced by lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and deficiencies in certain vitamins and microelements like copper.
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Six new hair loss factors in men not linked to female hair loss.
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adipose stem cell exosomes can effectively reduce facial redness and improve skin health in atopic dermatitis patients.
July 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” The new treatment showed promise in managing eyebrow hair loss.