research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
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research A Position Effect on TRPS1 Is Associated with Ambras Syndrome in Humans and the Koala Phenotype in Mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
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 Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trilogy: A Translational and Clinical Review
The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
research The Sheep KAP8-2 Gene, A New KAP8 Family Member That Is Absent In Humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata: What Is New on the Horizon?
New treatments for alopecia areata may target specific immune cells and pathways involved in hair loss.
research Taking Advantage of Phenotype Variability in a Local Animal Genetic Resource: Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with the Hairless Phenotype in Casertana Pigs
Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
research Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition
Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research The Mouse Hairy Ears Mutation Exhibits an Extended Growth (Anagen) Phase in Hair Follicles and Altered Hoxc Gene Expression in the Ears
The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Disease Causing Homozygous Variants in the Human Hairless Gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
research Expression of Novel Keratin-Associated Protein 5 Genes in the Cuticle Layer of Human Hair Follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research Combinatorial Expression of Cell Cycle Regulators Is More Suitable for Immortalization Than Oncogenic Methods in Dermal Papilla Cells
Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
research Identification of Novel Mutation in the HR Gene Responsible for Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Pakistani Family
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
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 The First Broad Replication Study of SNPs and a Pilot Genome-Wide Association Study for Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian Populations
Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Patterns and Associations
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Familial Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Hair, Aging, And Environment: Clinical Epidemiological Aspects
Environmental factors like smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet contribute to hair loss and graying, and lifestyle changes can help manage it.
research Alopecia Areata Is Associated With MICA and an Extended HLA Haplotype
Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Immunolocalization of Telomerases in Human Hairs Identifies Proliferating Cells in the Bulb Matrix and Outer Root Sheath
Telomerase-positive cells are mainly in the bulb matrix and outer root sheath of hair follicles.
research Epigenetic Mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs Causes the Primitive Sheep Characteristics Found in Purebred Merino Sheep
A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions Confirmed Via Genetic Testing: A Case Report
Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
research Papular Atrichia: A Case Report of an 8-Year-Old Girl
An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.