17 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This report expands the known genetic mutations linked to monilethrix by identifying new patients with KRT83 mutations, confirming its role as a causative gene for this hair disorder.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews pediatric hair growth issues, common causes of hair loss in children, and approaches to diagnosis, but presents no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” This article presents a case study of a 16-year-old male with GAPO syndrome, characterized by growth retardation, alopecia, pseudoanodontia, and optic atrophy, who sought dental treatment for missing teeth.
138 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This review examines various skin pigmentation disorders, their causes, and potential treatments, detailing 25 plants, 4 marine species, and 17 clinically tested topical and oral medications for managing these conditions.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review details the global mutation patterns of genes associated with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis and highlights potential, yet unproven, treatments like minoxidil and regenerative therapies, reporting no new clinical results.
50 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
25 citations
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January 2015 in “World journal of stem cells” This review discusses the potential of hair follicle stem cells as a novel source for cell therapy in neurodegenerative disorders, but it reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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July 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This report describes a rare case of papular atrichia in a 4-year-old girl, highlighting the absence of effective treatment to stimulate hair growth for this condition.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
532 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case study highlights the complexity of managing autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, emphasizing the need for thorough clinical history, high suspicion for early diagnosis, and continuous long-term follow-up.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Current Oral Health Reports” This review discusses current developments in tooth regenerative therapy, including bioengineered tooth replacements, and emphasizes its potential to fully restore tooth function, but it presents no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia diagnosed with IFAP syndrome, highlighting its distinct characteristics and distinguishing features from similar conditions, and notes successful genetic confirmation of the disorder.
This case report describes a rare instance of familial congenital atrichia in a 16-year-old girl, possibly involving a genetic component, as both her parents exhibit similar clinical features.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the significant progress in the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss disorders over the last 30 years and reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses the human Nude/SCID phenotype and FOXN1 gene's role in immunological disorders affecting T-cell development but reports no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, the varied phenotype of trichothiodystrophy was highlighted, with findings of distinctive hair shaft abnormalities and a wide range of multisystem issues, including neurologic and urologic disorders.
45 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses various in vitro and in vivo models for studying hair follicle function, noting their potential in developing new treatments for hair disorders but reports no new results.
9 citations
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April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article reviews the causes of hair loss in pediatric and adult populations, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between primary dermatologic conditions and those related to systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” This article presents a comprehensive overview of hair microscopy techniques and their diagnostic potential for systemic and cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its usefulness in resource-limited settings and highlighting the underutilization of this non-invasive method due to lack of awareness.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study described the clinical characteristics of keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in 14 patients, noting that earlier diagnosis may enable more targeted treatment options.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses recent advancements in skin epigenetics, focusing on how epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene expression during normal skin function and their dysregulation in conditions like skin disorders and cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” This case report describes the first known instance of loose anagen hair syndrome in a Southeast Asian child, a 13-year-old Thai boy with hair thinning and excessive shedding on the frontal scalp.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses diagnostic strategies for pediatric hair loss, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations and dermoscopy for accurate diagnosis, and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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October 2014 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” This article reviews hair growth and loss in children and offers diagnostic approaches, reporting no new results.
April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This review outlines the proposed theories behind the development of alopecia areata, emphasizing the autoimmune process involving lost immune privilege in hair follicles, and stresses the need to pinpoint specific pathogenic mechanisms for potential treatments.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This review covers hair anatomy, common hair diseases, diagnostic approaches, management, and hair care, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the importance of proper hair care knowledge.
55 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” This review article highlights recent progress and challenges in stem cell transplantation for regenerative medicine, emphasizing its potential in tissue repair for conditions like bone and cartilage injuries, neurological disorders, and blood diseases, while stressing the importance of overcoming current obstacles for future advancements.
41 citations
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March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” This review discusses the complex interplay between the nervous system and skin conditions, highlighting various treatment strategies, but reports no new research findings.