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Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.

A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.

A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.

Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.

Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.

The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.

The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.

A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.

Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.

New treatments are needed for PCOS that target its genetic, hormonal, and metabolic causes.

A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.

An 80-year-old man's deep beard infection was cured with oral terbinafine after identifying the fungus Trichophyton verrucosum.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder causing menstrual issues and infertility, can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, herbal remedies, surgery, and assisted reproductive techniques like artificial insemination and IVF.

Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.

A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.

A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.

Melanoma risk tools need improvement, certain gene mutations cause skin diseases and could be treated by targeting those mutations, skin wrinkling may relate to lung aging due to genetic factors, and oxidative stress affects hair loss but can be reduced in low oxygen.

An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.

FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.

The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.

Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.

The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.

The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.

Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.

Acne is caused by multiple factors including oil production, bacteria, inflammation, and possibly diet and environment.

Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting pigment-producing cells through the release of a stress hormone.

The exact cause of frontal fibrosing alopecia is unknown, but it's not likely due to sunscreen.