research Selected Variants of the Melanocortin 4 Receptor Gene (MC4R) Do Not Confer Susceptibility to Female Pattern Hair Loss
MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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research Bald Thigh Syndrome in Sighthounds: Revisiting the Cause of a Well-Known Disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Association Between Premature Hair Greying and Metabolic Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Premature hair greying may indicate a higher risk of metabolic problems.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Quantifying Hair Fiber Morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
research Irradiation-Induced Hair Graying in Mice: An Experimental Model to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Interventions Targeting Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage Prevention, and Cellular Senescence
Using radiation to make mice's hair turn gray helps study and find ways to prevent or reverse hair graying.
research Molecular Heterogeneity of Quiescent Melanocyte Stem Cells Revealed by Single-Cell RNA-Sequencing
Different types of inactive melanocyte stem cells exist with unique characteristics and potential to develop into other cells.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
research Analysis of 72,469 UK Biobank Exomes Links Rare Variants to Male-Pattern Hair Loss
Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
research Overview of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
research Androgen Insufficiency in Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Forensic DNA Phenotyping
Forensic DNA Phenotyping accurately predicts physical traits and is used in investigations, but needs more diverse population data for confirmation.
research The Role of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse in Alopecia Areata: Status and Perspectives
Alopecia areata may be treated by restoring hair follicle immune privilege and adjusting immune responses.
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 Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics
Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease of Multiple Players
Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
research Cytokine Targeted Therapeutics for Alopecia Areata: Lessons from Atopic Dermatitis and Other Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Targeted cytokine treatments may help with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Genetic Analysis of Interleukin 18 Gene Polymorphisms in Alopecia Areata
Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research The Association Between rs2476601 Polymorphism in PTPN22 Gene and Risk of Alopecia Areata
The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
research Evo Devo of the Vertebrate Integument
The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
research The Immunological Association Between Alopecia Areata and Respiratory Diseases: A Systematic Review
People with alopecia areata may also have allergic rhinitis and should be checked for respiratory allergies.
research Inheritance-Specific Dysregulation of Th1 and Th17-Associated Cytokines in Alopecia Areata
Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
research Hair Growth Regulation by Fibroblast Growth Factor 12 (FGF12)
FGF12 is important for hair growth and could be targeted for hair loss treatment.
research Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Associated with Hair Graying and Therapeutic Potential of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals
Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
research An Update in the Management of Alopecia Areata
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research The Historical Studies Underpinning the Concept of Hair Follicle Neogenesis
Fibroblast growth factors are crucial for hair follicle development and regeneration.
research Cutaneous Reactions in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Treated with Peginterferon and Ribavirin
Some patients treated with peginterferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C had mild to moderate skin reactions, but treatment did not need to be stopped.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Treatments, and Genetic Factors
Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
research Genome-Wide Maps of Histone Modifications Unwind In Vivo Chromatin States of the Hair Follicle Lineage
Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Alopecia Areata in Taiwan: The Conflict Between Individuals and Hair Follicles
Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.