research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
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research Poikiloderma, Hyperpigmentation, Alopecia, Hypohidrosis, Malformed Bones, Lymphedema of the Legs and Decreased Cortisol Level: A New Entity?
A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity
A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
research Poster Presentations SG11 KRT14 Pathogenic Or Likely Pathogenic Variants Beyond Epidermolysis Bullosa: Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis
KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
research Animal Models of Alopecia
The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
research Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeting 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors to the Hair Follicle
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.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Why Are Men With Premature Alopecia at Higher Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? And What About Prostate Cancer?
Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
research A Genome-Wide Association Study of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients
A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
research Alopecia in Women Submitted to Childhood X-Ray Epilation for Tinea Capitis Treatment
Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome: Transient Improvement with Oral Isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
research Characterization of X-Linked SNP Genotypic Variation in Globally Distributed Human Populations
The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
research Evaluation of DNA Variants Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Potential to Predict Male Pattern Baldness
DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
research Fundamentals
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.
research Early Leonine Facies with Alopecia in a Young Man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity Rashes, Nodules and Tumors, and Atrophic Diseases
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
research The Biology of Hair Diversity
Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.
research The Role of Prostaglandins in Androgenetic Alopecia
Prostaglandins may contribute to male hair loss; targeting them could help treat it.
research Olmsted Syndrome Caused by a Heterozygous p.Gly568Val Missense Mutation in TRPV3 Gene
A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
research Serum Androgens and Genetic Linkage Analysis in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
research Association Between PITX2 Polymorphism And Androgenetic Alopecia In The Indian Population
Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
research Diseases That Affect the Pinna
The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.
research Highlights from the 68th Annual Meeting of the Society of Investigative Dermatology
The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
research Novel ABCD1 Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.