research The Genetics of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research Isolated Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis: Genetics, Pathogenesis, and Therapies
Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
research Concurrent Follicular Dysplasia and Interface Dermatitis in Boxer Dogs
Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
research Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome: Genetic and Clinical Insights
Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
research Genes and Immune Response in Alopecia Areata: Review of the Alopecia Areata Research Summit First Day Proceedings
Alopecia areata involves complex immune and genetic factors, with potential treatment targets identified, but more research is needed.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Psychological Impact, Disease Association, and Treatment Options
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research From Bedside to Bench: Regulation of Host Factors in SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
research The Inflammatory Component of Androgenetic Alopecia
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.
research Homologous Recombination Induced by Doxazosin Mesylate and Saw Palmetto in the Drosophila Wing-Spot Test
Doxazosin mesylate and saw palmetto cause genetic changes in fruit flies.
research A Powerful Method for Pleiotropic Analysis Under Composite Null Hypothesis Identifies Novel Shared Loci Between Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer
The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
research De Novo Assembly and Annotation of Asiatic Lion (Panthera Leo Persica) Genome
The Asiatic lion has very low genetic diversity and unique genetic traits, highlighting the need for its conservation.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Risk Factors, Prevalence, and Diagnosis of Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome with Special Reference to Case Reports
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation, characterized by aging symptoms and managed by monitoring heart health and using low-dose aspirin.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in Two Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, Dowling-Meara Type
Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
research Viewpoint 4
Skin patterns form through molecular signals and genetic factors, affecting healing and dermatology.
research Writer’s Cramp Presentation of Woodhouse–Sakati Syndrome – Out of the Woods
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
research The Relation Between Androgenetic Thin Hair Diagnosed by Trichoscope and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.
research Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome: Clinical Features and Genetic Insights
Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
research Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex With Woolly Hair: A Report of a New Family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research Pallister-Killian Syndrome: A Case Study
Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
research Color Dilution Alopecia in a Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire terrier has a genetic hair loss condition not improved by treatment.
research Identification of a Novel Homozygous LAMB3 Mutation in a Chinese Male With Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Severe Urethra Stenosis: A Case Report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
research 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development Due to Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in Three Siblings: A Case Report from a Low-Resource Setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus: A Paradigm of Cutaneous Mosaicism
PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
research A Rare Case of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a One-Year-Old Child
A one-year-old child with a genetic condition had symptoms improved by treating zinc deficiency.
research Bamboo Hair Syndrome or Netherton Syndrome: A Case Report
Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
research Whole-Genome SNP Genotyping Mapped a Novel Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis on Chromosome 2q31.1–q32.2
Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
research Disorders of Keratinization
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
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Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.