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A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.

Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.

A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.

Early diagnosis of Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 is crucial for treatment and was achieved through clinical examination and family history.

The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.

Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.

Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.

Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.

Collagen is crucial for health and treating certain diseases, and supplements can improve skin, nails, and hair conditions.

Glucocorticoids for progressive muscular dystrophy in children don't improve muscle strength or function but do increase certain side effects.

Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.

Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.

The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.

The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.

Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.

Progeroid mouse models show signs of early aging similar to humans, helping us understand aging better.

Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.

The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.

Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.

Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.

Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.

Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.

Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.