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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.

Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.

A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.

Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.

New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.

Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.

Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.

A new 3D culture system helps grow and study mouse skin stem cells for a long time.

About 43% of people in Europe have had a skin condition in the past year, with fungal infections, acne, and eczema being the most common.

The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.

Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.

A mutation in the IKZF1 gene causes immune system overactivity, linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss from chemotherapy.

Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.

Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.

Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.

Platelet-derived bio-products help in wound healing and tissue regeneration but lack standardized methods, and their use in medicine is growing.

Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.

New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

Nutrition affects skin health differently based on age and condition.

The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.

There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.

The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.

UV exposure reduces Lgr6+ stem cells in mouse skin and they don't significantly contribute to skin cancer development.

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

Cannabis, cryotherapy, and scalp cooling can help improve the quality of life for chemotherapy patients.

There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.

People with alopecia areata are more likely to have anxiety and depression and a lower quality of life.