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Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.

A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.

A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.

A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.

A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.

Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.

Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.

Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.

The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.

Type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, with high treatment failure rates and more severe than Type 1; certain drugs can lower lipid levels effectively with varying side effects, and apples may benefit heart health like statins but with fewer side effects.

Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.

Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.

Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.

Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.

Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.

Different hair loss types need accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.

Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

A family was found with both Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome, suggesting a genetic connection.