research Alopecia Areata in a Rhesus Monkey (Macaca Mulatta)
The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
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research Molecular Basis for Hair Loss in Mice Carrying a Novel Nonsense Mutation (Hr^rh-R) in the Hairless Gene (Hr)
A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Heterozygous Carriers of a Mutation in the Human Hairless Gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Heterozygous Carriers of a Mutation in the Human Hairless Gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Hairless and Wnt Signaling: Allies in Epithelial Stem Cell Differentiation
The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
research The Basic Science of Hair Biology
Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
research Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss
Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
research Vitamin D Receptor-Mediated Control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless Gene Expression in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research A Novel Mutation in Hr Causes Abnormal Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Hairpoor Mouse, an Animal Model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Comparison of the Acute Ultraviolet Photoresponse in Congenic Albino Hairless C57BL/6J Mice Relative to Outbred SKH1 Hairless Mice
B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
research Loss-Of-Function Mutations of an Inhibitory Upstream ORF in the Human Hairless Transcript Cause Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research Neuroendocrinology of Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
research Characterization of Hairless (Hr) and FGF5 Genes Provides Insights into the Molecular Basis of Hair Loss in Cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
research Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin
Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.
research The Importance of Trichoscopy in Clinical Practice
Trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp disorders.
research Mutations in SREBF1, Encoding Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1, Cause Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome
Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the Hairless Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research Hair Today
The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
research Congenital Atrichia
Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
research Premature Termination of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Accelerated Hair Follicle Cycling in Iasi Congenital Atrichia (fzica) Mice Points to Fuzzy as a Key Element of Hair Cycle Control
The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase Transgenic Mice as a Model for Human Atrichia with Papular Lesions
ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
research Facial Hair Transplantation: Beard and Moustache Reconstruction
Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
research Hair Physiology and Its Disorders
Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
research Interactions of the Vitamin D Receptor with the Corepressor Hairless
Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
research Short Anagen Syndrome: Case Series and Literature Review
Children with short anagen syndrome usually see their hair condition improve as they get older.
research Psychotrichology: Psychosomatic Aspects of Hair Diseases
Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.