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Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.

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.

Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.

The document concludes that recognizing and properly diagnosing lipodystrophy syndromes is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.

Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.

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

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

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

The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.

Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.

Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.

Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.

Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.

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

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.

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

To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

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

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.

Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.

Skin changes are key for early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.

Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.

Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.

Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.

Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.

The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.

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