research Bidirectional Binding Property of High Glycine–Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Protein Contributes to the Mechanical Strength and Shape of Hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
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research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
Ginseng may be beneficial for skin health and treating various skin conditions.
research Cutaneous Necrosis After Injection of Polyethylene Glycol–Modified Interferon Alfa
Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
research Regulation of Receptor Binding Specificity of FGF9 by an Autoinhibitory Homodimerization
FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
research Analysis of Quantitative Changes in Hair Growth During Treatment With Chemotherapy or Tamoxifen in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cohort Study
Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
research Factors Associated with Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Production in Patients Convalescing from COVID-19
Men, diabetes, and high inflammation levels lead to higher COVID-19 antibodies.
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
research Expanding the Clinical and Mutational Spectrum of Recessive AEBP1-Related Classical-Like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
research Novel PAX9 Mutation Associated with Syndromic Tooth Agenesis
A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
research Characterization of Metabolic Changes in the Phenotypes of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Large Mediterranean Population from Sicily
Women with PCOS in Sicily show different levels of metabolic problems depending on their PCOS type, with obesity and abnormal lipid profiles being common.
research Highly Prevalent LIPH Founder Mutations Causing Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis in Japan and the Genotype/Phenotype Correlations
LIPH mutations in Japan cause varying degrees of hair loss and woolly hair.
research Hair Restoration Complications: An Approach to the Unnatural-Appearing Hair Transplant
Hair restoration can sometimes result in unnatural-looking hair, wide scars, and poorly designed hairlines, but these issues can be corrected with careful planning, various techniques, and possibly medical therapy.
research The Arrector Pili Muscle: The Bridge Between the Follicular Stem Cell Niche and the Interfollicular Epidermis
The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
research Prolonged Incubation Period for Cryptococcus Gattii Infection in Cat, Alaska, USA
Cryptococcus gattii can remain dormant in animals for over 8 years.
research Postoperative Necrosis Following Bilateral Lateral Scalp Reduction
The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
research Severe and Fatal Phenobarbitone Eruptions
Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.
research Ayurveda-Based Botanicals as Therapeutic Adjuvants in Paclitaxel-Induced Myelosuppression
Asparagus racemosus and Withania somnifera can help reduce side effects of a cancer drug.
research Genetic Analysis of Interleukin 18 Gene Polymorphisms in Alopecia Areata
Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Self-Consistent Field Theory for the Interactions Between Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin filaments' elasticity is influenced by their terminal domains and surrounding medium.
research Promotion Effect of Norgalanthamine, a Component of Crinum Asiaticum, on Hair Growth
Norgalanthamine from Crinum asiaticum may help hair grow.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5-Alpha-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research Linear Immunoglobulin A/Immunoglobulin G Bullous Dermatosis Associated with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
research Drug-Induced Postinfantile Giant Cell Hepatitis
Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research TRPS1 Mutation Associated with Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1 with 15 Supernumerary Teeth, Hypoplastic Mandibular Condyles with Slender Condylar Necks and Unique Hair Morphology
A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
research A Disease-Causing Novel Missense Mutation in the ST14 Gene Underlies Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis with Hypotrichosis Syndrome in a Consanguineous Family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Novel Splice Site Mutation in the LIPH Gene in a Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Published Work Review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research CDH3 Gene Related Hypotrichosis and Juvenile Macular Dystrophy: A Case with a Novel Mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Segregation of Incomplete Achromatopsia and Alopecia Due to PDE6H and LPAR6 Variants in a Consanguineous Family from Pakistan
Genetic variants in PDE6H and LPAR6 cause vision impairment and hair loss in two Pakistani brothers.