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Alopecia areata can be transferred through stem cell transplants from affected siblings.

Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.

Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.

A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.

Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.

Newborn screening and gene therapy are expected to improve outcomes for Omenn syndrome patients.

Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.

Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.

The severity of symptoms in nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia is not determined by CYP21A2 gene variations.

Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.

Siblings with signs of virilization should be tested for non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which does not affect adult height but may impact fertility and well-being if untreated.

Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune hair loss condition, often runs in families.

The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.

Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.

Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.

Hair loss from Alopecia Areata is caused by both genes and environment, with several treatments available but challenges in cost and relapse remain.

Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.

Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.

A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.