research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutation in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Poly(rC) Binding Protein 2 Acts as a Negative Regulator of IRES-Mediated Translation of Hr mRNA
A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research An Australian Family With Macular Dystrophy Linked to Autosomal Recessive Alopecia Universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
research The Accelerated Aging Skin in Rhino-Like SHJHhr Mice
The SHJH hr mice with a mutated Hr gene show signs of faster skin aging due to poor antioxidative protection.
research A Missense Mutation in Lama3 Causes Androgen Alopecia
A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
research Alopecia Totalis in an Infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research A Rare Cause of Irrevocable Childhood Alopecia Feigning Alopecia Universalis: Atrichia Congenita With Papular Lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Acne Keloidalis and Folliculitis Keloidalis
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
research Papular Atrichia: A Case Report of an 8-Year-Old Girl
An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
research Transgenic Mice Display Hair Loss and Regrowth Overexpressing Mutant Hr Gene
Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
research A Homozygous Single T Deletion Found in the GGCX Gene with PXE-Like Phenotypes
A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
research Cultured Follicles Offer Hope for Beating Baldness
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
research Effect of Melatonin on Genes Including FGF5 Related to Hair Growth in Cashmere Goat Skin
Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
research Genetics of Alopecia
Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions – A Case Report
No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
research Clinicopathologic Observation of Temporal Triangular Alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia usually starts in early childhood and treatment with Minoxidil has limited effectiveness.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
The skin produces and uses vitamin D for bone health, cell growth, and immune function.
research Hair Today
The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
research Boron Deficiency Responses in Maize (Zea Mays L.) Roots
Boron deficiency in maize affects leaf boron levels and nutrient uptake differently depending on root hair presence and soil type.
research A Topical Parathyroid Hormone/Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
research Ameliorative Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Physiological Skin Aging and Its Sex Difference in Mice
Tranexamic acid reduces skin aging more in female mice.
research Animal Models of Alopecia
The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
research Efficacy of Subcutaneous Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia: A Clinical and Histological Pilot Study on a Rat Model with a Six-Month Long-Term Follow-Up Experience
Injecting platelet-rich plasma under the skin significantly improves hair growth and quality without harmful effects.
research A 61-Year-Old Filipino Man with Lichen Planus Concomitant with Cicatricial Alopecia, Mimicking Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
research Topical Application of Bifidobacterium-Fermented Soy Milk Extract Containing Genistein and Daidzein Improves Rheological and Physiological Properties of Skin
Applying a special soy milk extract on skin can make it more elastic and hydrated.
research Importance of Sebaceous Glands in Cutaneous Penetration of an Antiandrogen: Target Effect of Liposomes
Sebaceous glands in the skin play a key role in absorbing the antiandrogen drug RU 58841, especially when it's encapsulated in liposomes.
research Conditional Activin Receptor Type 1B (Acvr1b) Knockout Mice Reveal Hair Loss Abnormality
Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
research Synthesis of Inositol in Mice
Mice need pantothenic acid to make inositol.