research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
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research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: A Case Report Involving a Delayed Diagnosis
Early diagnosis and lifelong zinc supplementation are crucial for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
research Gene Therapy for Alopecia in Type II Rickets Model Rats Using Vitamin D Receptor-Expressing Adenovirus Vector
Gene therapy with a vitamin D receptor gene improved hair growth in rats with a type of rickets-related baldness.
research Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenic alopecia is a type of hair loss that's partly inherited and can be due to hormonal imbalance.
research Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type 2: A Case-Based Review of a Patient With Alopecia and Rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research Serum Markers of Thrombophilia in Pregnant Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
research A Rare Hair Loss in Children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa in Animals: A Review
Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
research Case Reports of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
research Clinical Cases of Darier-White Follicular Dyskeratosis
Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
research LibGuides: L3Y2 Tutorial 2022 - Critical Thinking: Claim 5: Caffeine Reduces Hair Loss
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Autosomal Recessive Monilethrix: Novel Variants of the DSG4 Gene in Three Chinese Families
New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
research Disease Prevention and Alleviation by Human Myoblast Transplantation
Myoblast transplantation shows promise for treating various muscle and heart conditions.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Value of Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research A Rare Case of Severe Acrodermatitis Enteropathica During COVID-19 Lockdown
A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Options
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
research What Does Acne Genetics Teach Us About Disease Pathogenesis?
Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Self-Amplifying RNA Approach for Protein Replacement Therapy
Self-amplifying RNA could be a better option for protein replacement therapy with lower doses and lasting effects, but delivering it into cells is still challenging.
research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Monilethrix
A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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 Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas in a Patient with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
research Clinicopathologic and Trichoscopic Features of Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A Case Series Study
The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
research Critical Evaluation of the Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Eight Undesired Body Types (Ashta Nindit)
Ayurveda's descriptions of genetic disorders align with modern genetic understanding.
research A Non-Cell Autonomous Dermal Hedgehog Signaling Mechanism for Follicular Neoplasia and Induction
Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
research Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
Some people with alopecia areata, a hair loss condition, get better within a year without treatment, but it can happen again.