3 citations
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March 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the patterns and regulatory mechanisms of keratin expression in various biological conditions and reports no new experimental results.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review highlights recent genetic research advancements in understanding hereditary hair diseases but reports no new study results, emphasizing the identification of genes related to both monogenic and polygenic hair disorders.
65 citations
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December 1986 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study concluded that a 26-year-old woman had autosomal dominantly inherited hereditary cortisol insensitivity, leading to increased adrenocortical cortisol and androgen secretion, which caused clinical symptoms unlike in her male relatives.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract introduces a historical perspective on Dorothy Osborn's research about the hereditary nature of common baldness but reports no new study results.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The authors concluded that pattern hair loss is a complex condition with limited treatment efficacy and two FDA-approved drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, to slow its progression.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” This systematic review and meta-analysis reports a significant familial risk of autoimmune and related conditions among relatives of individuals with Alopecia Areata, highlighting the importance of comprehensive family monitoring and genetic counseling.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” This article discusses nonprescription treatments for hereditary pattern hair loss, highlighting minoxidil's role and guidelines for use, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” This review discusses various types and causes of alopecia, highlights the limitations of synthetic treatments, and suggests that naturally occurring drugs may offer safer management options; it reports no new clinical results.
August 2022 in “RECISATEC” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia, its progression, signs of hyperandrogenism, and impacts on quality of life, without presenting new clinical findings.
12 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review outlines the diagnostic criteria for congenital and hereditary hair shaft abnormalities and emphasizes the need to understand the weathering process in assessing these disorders.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science” This article discusses the use of forensic DNA phenotyping to infer physical characteristics from biological samples without a reference sample, aiding investigations but raising ethical and legal concerns.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article provides a diagnostic guide for clinicians to differentiate between various hair shaft disorders by using a structured question-by-question approach but does not report new clinical findings.
January 1961 in “The Journal of Anthropological Society of Nippon” This study examined hair from a mixed-heritage family and suggested that variations in pigment formation significantly influence hair form, including the occurrence of twist-knots.
26 citations
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January 1994 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks” This review discusses various aspects of hair biology and pathology, including hair growth control, hair loss causes, and scalp conditions, and reports no clinical results.
12 citations
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May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article discusses treatments for male pattern baldness, noting that minoxidil is effective for improving baldness at the scalp vertex in young men, and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This report describes common cutaneous reaction patterns in cats with non-flea induced hypersensitivity dermatitis but does not provide new experimental findings or results.
25 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses loose anagen syndrome, highlighting its characteristics, diagnostic methods, and spontaneous improvement over time, but provides no new clinical results.
71 citations
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that a heterozygous missense mutation in ATR is associated with a hereditary cancer syndrome, manifested by oropharyngeal cancer and other anomalies, in an autosomal-dominant inheritance pattern across a five-generation family.
October 2023 in “University of Zadar Institutional Repository” This paper describes androgenic alopecia as a hereditary form of hair loss influenced by androgens, outlining its diagnosis, treatment options like minoxidil and finasteride, and the importance of psychological support due to its impact on quality of life.
39 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified mutations in the SNRPE gene that may disrupt hair growth, linking a spliceosome component to hereditary hair loss disorders.
2 citations
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September 1998 in “Der Hautarzt” A gene mutation causes a rare hereditary hair loss, offering potential for new treatments.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cureus” This article examines advancements in understanding and managing androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), discussing genetic and psychological factors, diagnostic methods, classifications, and various treatment options, including traditional and emerging therapies, to aid healthcare professionals in making informed treatment decisions.
June 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil showed promise for early male pattern baldness.
179 citations
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July 2005 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses the genetic basis and familial patterns of polycystic ovary syndrome, noting a strong familial component but inconclusive genetic patterns; it reports no new empirical findings.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” In this study, pediatric patients with overt polyautoimmunity frequently had systemic lupus erythematosus as an index disease, with clustering patterns revealing familial influence on autoimmune disease aggregation.
2 citations
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March 2012 in “JAMA” Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” This study found that women with familial hirsutism in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, exhibited elevated androgen levels and insulin resistance compared to controls, suggesting a significant hereditary and hormonal basis for the condition.