research A Matter of Excessive Hair Growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
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research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Aging of Hair
Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Mutants Demonstrate Increased Motility Inside the Nucleus of Living Cells: Time of Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching Is an Integrated Measure of Receptor Function
Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.
research An Intrafamilial Transmission of Arthroderma Benhamiae in Canadian Porcupines (Erethizon Dorsatum) in a Japanese Zoo
Canadian porcupines in a Japanese zoo passed a skin fungus to each other.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris in HLA-Identical Mother and Daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Excessive Bodily and Facial Hair in Women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair in a Prepubertal Boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Predicting Human Appearance from DNA for Forensic Investigations
DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
research Congenital Atrichia
Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
research Analysis Of The Function Of ADAM17 In IRhom2 Curly-Bare And Tylosis With Esophageal Cancer Mutant Mice
Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
research Mast Cells and Scarring Alopecia: Is There a Clear Pathophysiological Relationship?
The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research The Pediatric Origins of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.
research Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.
research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
research The Clinical Development of a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Interferon Alfa-2a in the Treatment of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.
research Cyclooxygenases in the Skin: Pharmacological and Toxicological Implications
Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
research Oxidative Stress in Aging of Hair
Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Female Pseudohermaphroditism Caused by a Novel Homozygous Missense Mutation of the GR Gene
A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
research Four-Amino Acid Segment in Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 Confers Sensitivity to Finasteride, a Competitive Inhibitor
Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.