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Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.

A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.

A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.

Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.

Two new signs, 'signet ring vessels' and 'hidden hairs,' help tell apart scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.

The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.

Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.

Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.

Exosomes from stem cells may help rejuvenate skin and regrow hair, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.

Early and aggressive treatment is crucial for preserving vision in infants with AEC syndrome.

A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.

A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.

People with Collagen VI-related myopathies may often have hair loss and scalp issues.

The article suggests that hair transplant surgery may not be purely cosmetic because it treats a disease and calls for clearer guidelines on its classification.

The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.

Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.

A lotion with natural extracts significantly sped up hair growth in women with hair loss from chemotherapy.

Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.

Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.

A patient lost all their hair while on rheumatoid arthritis medication.

Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.

The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.

Laser treatment can effectively reduce unwanted hair growth, particularly for people with fair skin and dark hair.

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.

The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.

Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.

The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.