research Alopecia Areata: A Non-Scarring, Multifocal Hair Growth Disorder
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
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research Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms (CAG Repeat Lengths) in Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Acne
Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
research The Autoimmune Basis of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review
Alopecia areata is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles.
research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Its Variants: Review and Update
Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
research Four Independent Mutations in the Feline Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Determine the Long-Haired Phenotype in Domestic Cats
FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.
research Alopecia Areata: What’s New in Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Options?
New insights into the causes and treatments for the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia areata have been made.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Age-Related Hair Changes in Men: Mechanisms and Management of Alopecia and Graying
Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.
research Eyebrow Loss
Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
research Three Streams for the Mechanism of Hair Graying
Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
research Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Due to a Frameshift Mutation in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Exhibits Extensive Phenotypic Variability Within a Pakistani Family
A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research Balding: A New Mutation on Mouse Chromosome 18 Causing Hair Loss and Immunological Defects
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.
research Scraggly: A New Hair Loss Mutation on Mouse Chromosome 19
The scraggly mutation causes hair loss and skin defects in mice.
research The Mouse Hairy Ears Mutation Exhibits an Extended Growth (Anagen) Phase in Hair Follicles and Altered Hoxc Gene Expression in the Ears
The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
research What Is Behind the 'Swarm of Bees' in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune system issues, and JAK inhibitors might help treat it.
research A Homozygous Missense Mutation in the Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Is Associated with the Long-Hair Trait in Angora Rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research Understanding Pattern Hair Loss: Hair Biology Impacted by Genes, Androgens, Prostaglandins, and Epigenetic Factors
Pattern hair loss is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, with limited effective treatments available.
research Identification of a Novel Missense Mutation in the Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Associated with Long Hair in the Maine Coon Cat
A new gene mutation causes long hair in some Maine Coon cats.
research WNT10A Gene Variants at the Root of Short Anagen Hair Syndrome
WNT10A gene mutations cause short anagen hair syndrome.
research Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
research Description of Clinical Aspects and Microscopy of the Hair Shaft of a Carrier of Familial Monilethrix
Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
research Poster Presentations SG11 KRT14 Pathogenic Or Likely Pathogenic Variants Beyond Epidermolysis Bullosa: Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis
KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
research Mutation Analysis of the Type II Hair Keratin Gene in a Family of Han Nationality with Monilethrix
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
research Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Endocrine Disruptors
Endocrine disruptors may cause early hair loss.
research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research C2orf37 Mutational Spectrum in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome Patients
Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
research Current Evaluation of Amenorrhea
The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
research Colocalization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
Vitiligo and alopecia areata may share common causes.
research A Novel Monilethrix Mutation in Coil 2A of KRT86 Causing Autosomal Dominant Monilethrix with Incomplete Penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.