research Inherited Hair Disorders
Genetic hair disorders can indicate other hidden health problems.
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research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
research Msx2 Deficiency in Mice Causes Pleiotropic Defects in Bone Growth and Ectodermal Organ Formation
Msx2 deficiency in mice leads to bone growth and organ development problems.
research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research The Chemokine SDF-1/CXCL12 Regulates the Migration of Melanocyte Progenitors in Mouse Hair Follicles
SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
research The Dynamic Duo: Niche and Stem Cell Interdependency
Stem cells and their surrounding environment in hair follicles work closely together, affecting hair growth and having implications for cancer and tissue regeneration.
research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair Syndrome in a 7-Year-Old Girl
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
research A Systematic Simulation-Based Meta-Analytical Framework for Prediction of Physiological Biomarkers in Alopecia
The study identified 12 potential biomarkers for hair loss and how they affect hair growth.
research Caspases in Life and Death: Their Role in Head Formation
Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
research Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair Affecting the Scalp and Eyelashes in an Adult Woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
research Role of Regulatory T Cells in Pathogenesis and Therapeutics of Alopecia Areata
Increasing regulatory T cells may help treat alopecia areata by reducing autoimmunity and promoting hair growth.
research Skin Aging and Hair Follicle Stem Cell Dysfunction Caused by T Cells With Defective Mitochondrial Metabolism
Defective T cell metabolism can cause early skin aging and poor hair follicle stem cell function.
research The De Novo DNA Methyltransferase DNMT3A Is Required for Epidermal Homeostasis
DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Vitamin D and the Epidermis
Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.
research Epidermal Abnormalities and Increased Malignancy of Skin Tumors in Human Epidermal Keratin 8-Expressing Transgenic Mice
Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study
Skin problems like acne, excessive hair growth, and oily skin are common in women with PCOS and can help with early diagnosis.
research PPAR-γ Signaling as a Key Mediator of Human Hair Follicle Physiology and Pathology
PPAR-γ is important for healthy hair and its problems, and more research on PPAR-γ treatments is needed.
research Hairless Up-Regulates TGF-β2 Expression via Down-Regulation of miR-31 in the Skin of Hairpoor (HrHp) Mice
HR protein causes abnormal hair cycles by increasing Tgf-β2 and reducing miR-31.
research Hair Graying and Loss Induced by Imatinib Mesylate
A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: A Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research Evaluation of Androgen-Dependent Skin Findings of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The most common skin issues in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are excessive hair growth, hair loss, oily skin, acne, dark skin patches, and skin tags, which may be linked to hormone and insulin levels.
research The Role of Exosomes in Follicle Regeneration of Androgenic Alopecia
Exosomes may help stimulate hair growth and improve hair loss conditions like androgenic alopecia.
research Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Small T Antigen From a Folliculotropic Polyomavirus Activates Canonical Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling In Vivo
A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Hair Biology and Nutritional Influences
Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
research Semiquantitative Assessment of Hirsutism in 850 Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and 2,988 Control Women in China
Excessive hair growth is much more common in Chinese women with PCOS than in the general population.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Androgen Excess
High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
research Case Report: Diffuse Hypertrichosis in the Course of Hepatitis C Treatment by IFN-Alpha and Ribavirin
A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
research Topical Minoxidil in Monilethrix
Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
research Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.