research News in Brief
Scientists found key proteins and genes that affect skin and hair health, and identified potential new treatments for hair loss, skin disorders, and wound healing.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30-60 / 1000+ results 
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Hypotrichosis and Alopecia
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis After 5% Minoxidil Solution in Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.
research A Novel Mutation in ST14 at a Functionally Significant Amino Acid Residue Expands the Spectrum of Ichthyosis-Hypotrichosis Syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
research Corneal Punctate Epitheliopathy Secondary to Trichiasis Following Eyelash Transplantation
Eyelash transplantation can cause eye damage and pain if not done carefully.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
research Disorders of Hair in Infants and Children Other Than Alopecia
A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
research Nutritional Skin Diseases in Goats
Some goats get rare skin diseases from not enough vitamin E, selenium, or zinc, but they're usually still healthy.
research A New Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex Maps to Chromosome 13q12.12-12.3 in a Chinese Family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity
A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
research Generalized Multiple Eruptive Milia in an Infant: An Unusual Presentation
A baby had a rare case of widespread milia, which was treated and is being monitored.
research Pregnancy and Skin: Changes and Dermatoses
Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
research Novel Mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 Genes in Three Unrelated Newborns Showing Congenital Ichthyosis
New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review
Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Successful Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypotrichosis Associated with Desmoplakin Mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Ingestion of Topical Steroid Triggering Pustular Psoriasis?
Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Hair Physiology and Its Disorders
Different hair growth problems are caused by genetic issues or changes in hair growth cycles, and new treatments are being developed.
research Phenotypic Variability Associated with WNT10A Nonsense Mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias
The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies the Skin Phenotype in the Iffa Credo Hairless Rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Updated Strategies for the Management, Pathogenesis, and Molecular Genetics of Different Forms of Ichthyosis Syndromes with Prominent Hair Abnormalities
Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.