January 2024 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Ritlecitinib is safe and well-tolerated for treating alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older.
93 citations,
October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
5 citations,
October 2022 in “Cureus” Older, obese people with many COVID-19 symptoms are more likely to suffer from severe long-term COVID-19 effects.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
88 citations,
February 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vitiligo is linked to autoimmune diseases and hearing issues, so hearing tests are recommended for patients.
77 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Fat cells are important for healthy skin, hair growth, and healing, and changes in these cells can affect skin conditions and aging.
32 citations,
January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, a hormone, can help protect skin from aging by reducing stress, inflammation, and damage, and may also help treat hair loss in women.
37 citations,
June 2002 in “The Laryngoscope” Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.
1 citations,
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.
15 citations,
October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Elderly abuse is often by family members, and doctors, especially dermatologists, can spot it by looking for unusual injuries and malnutrition.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
8 citations,
January 2005 in “Acta Oto-Laryngologica” Ciclosporin might be a good alternative treatment for certain hearing loss that responds to steroids.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
19 citations,
December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies show promise for COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
30 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
129 citations,
January 2007 in “Otology & Neurotology” Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increasing Rps14 helps grow more inner ear cells and repair hearing cells in baby mice.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
19 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
10 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
532 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
194 citations,
March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
724 citations,
April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
4 citations,
December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.