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Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.

A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.

Mutations in the WNT10A gene can cause skin, hair, teeth, and other disorders, and may also affect other areas like kidney and cancer, with potential for targeted treatments.

Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.

Curcumin and its derivatives can block an enzyme important for making testosterone, with one derivative being particularly strong.

Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.

AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis is a rare genetic condition causing sparse hair growth, requiring specific recognition for proper care.

Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.

Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.

Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.

The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.

A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.

P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.

Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.

A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.

Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.

Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.

A new mutation in the AGPAT2 gene causes severe fat tissue loss and related health issues by reducing the protein's levels.

ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.

Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.

Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.