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.
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150-180 / 1000+ results 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 Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment Overview
Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
research Hirsutism
Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1984 Through December 1985
Topical minoxidil showed promise for early male pattern baldness.
research New Familial Association Between Ocular Coloboma and Loose Anagen Syndrome
Two siblings were the first reported cases of inheriting both eye coloboma and loose anagen syndrome together.
research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Literature Review
Female pattern hair loss is common, often starts in the 30s or 40s, worsens after menopause, and can negatively affect quality of life.
research Biology and Genetics of Hair
The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
research Adolescent Hair Loss: Review of Common Forms and Treatment Challenges
Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
research The Value of Genetic and Non-Genetic Factors in the Emergence and Development of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: Multifactor Analysis
Both genetics and lifestyle factors contribute to male pattern baldness.
research Embolic Stroke as the Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research An Update of Hair Shaft Disorders
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Skin Diseases in the Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos): A Literature Review and Retrospective Analysis of 68 Cases (Cornell University 1997–2006)
Many alpacas have skin diseases, with bacterial infections being the most common.
research APCDD1 Is a Novel Wnt Inhibitor Mutated in Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex
A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
research Coat Condition, Housing Condition, And Measurement Of Fecal Cortisol Metabolites: A Non-Invasive Study About Alopecia In Captive Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta)
Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Rickets: A Case Series in a Family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research A Newly Identified Missense Mutation of the HR Gene Is Associated with a Novel, Unusual Phenotype of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis 1 Including Limb Deformities
A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
research Triglyceridemia in Conditions of Food Stress in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Androgenic Alopecia
Women with PCOS and androgenic alopecia have different triglyceride metabolism compared to those without hair loss.
research Androgen Action and 3D Culture Conditions Influence Dermal Papilla Cells' Inductive Properties: The Role of Wnt Agonists/Antagonists Balance
DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
research Loss-Of-Function Mutations of an Inhibitory Upstream ORF in the Human Hairless Transcript Cause Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
research Clinical and Molecular Genetic Studies in Hereditary Hair Loss
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common But Often Unrecognized Condition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is common but often undiagnosed, and early treatment is important to prevent health problems.
research Management of Recurrent Ischemic Priapism: A Complex Condition with Devastating Consequences
Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Four Patients with Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
research Nail Whispers Revealing Dermatological and Systemic Secrets: An Analysis of Nail Disorders Associated With Diverse Dermatological and Systemic Conditions
Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.