research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
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research Current and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Hair Loss in Women of Color
Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
research Low-Level Light Therapy Using a Helmet-Type Device for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
research Minoxidil to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
research A New Office Based Protocol to Reverse AGA Miniaturization at Early and Advanced Stages
New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
research Identification of a Novel PNPLA1 Mutation in a Spanish Family with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.
research NIPAL4 Deletion Identified in an American Bully with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis and Response to Topical Therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Topical Polyhydroxy Acid Treatment for Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis in the Golden Retriever: A Prospective Pilot Study
Gluconolactone products can significantly reduce skin scaling in golden retrievers with ARCI.
research An Australian Family With Macular Dystrophy Linked to Autosomal Recessive Alopecia Universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
research Advances in the Treatment of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis: A Look Towards the Repositioning of Drugs
Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
research Case Report: Heterozygous Mutation in HTRA1 Causing Typical Cerebral Autosomal Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research STUB1 Mutations in Autosomal Recessive Ataxias – Evidence for Mutation-Specific Clinical Heterogeneity
Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
research Lanceolate Hair (Lah): A Recessive Mouse Mutation with Alopecia and Abnormal Hair
Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor and Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Four Independent Mutations in the Feline Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Determine the Long-Haired Phenotype in Domestic Cats
FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency: Is There a Genotype-Phenotype Correlation? A Review
No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
research Harlequin Ichthyosis (ICHQ): A Juvenile Lethal Mouse Mutation with Ichthyosiform Dermatitis
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research Cellular and Metabolic Basis for the Ichthyotic Phenotype in NIPAL4 (Ichthyin)–Deficient Canines
Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
research New Familial Association Between Ocular Coloboma and Loose Anagen Syndrome
Two siblings were the first reported cases of inheriting both eye coloboma and loose anagen syndrome together.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Boy
A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
research Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?
A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research Analysis of the Relationship Between the Mutation Site of the SLC39A4 Gene and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: A Case Report and Literature Review
New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome: A Rare Case Report of Two Brothers and Review of the Literature
Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome causes early tooth loss and skin issues, needing early dental diagnosis.
research Retinol Dehydrogenase 12 (RDH12): Role in Vision, Retinal Disease, and Future Perspectives
The enzyme RDH12 plays a role in vision and retinal disease, with mutations leading to early onset visual loss and blindness, but the exact disease mechanism is unclear and there are no treatments yet.
research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome
A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
research Siberian Cats Help in Solving Part of the Mystery Surrounding Golden Cats
The CORIN gene variant causes the golden color in Siberian cats.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research A Newborn With Hair Loss
The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.