research Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed
The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.
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research Taking Advantage of Phenotype Variability in a Local Animal Genetic Resource: Identification of Genomic Regions Associated with the Hairless Phenotype in Casertana Pigs
Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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 Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research An Analytical Study of Serum Ferritin, Vitamin D, and Thyroid Function in Females with Diffuse Hair Loss
Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
research Feline Symmetrical Alopecia
Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.
research Transgenic Kallikrein 14 Mice Display Major Hair Shaft Defects Associated with Desmoglein 3 and 4 Degradation, Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation, and IL-36 Signature
Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
research Desmoglein 4 Mutations Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis in Humans, Mice, and Rats
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
research Scalp Biophysical Characteristics in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls
Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
research Disease Causing Homozygous Variants in the Human Hairless Gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
research A Novel Pathogenic Variant of NECTIN4 Gene in a Child With Ectodermal Dysplasia-Syndactyly Syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
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 Clinical Case Notes: Tamoxifen Optic Neuropathy
A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
research Grey, Curly, and Short-Haired Swiss Holstein Cattle Show Genetic Traces of the Simmental Breed
Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
research Homozygous Missense Mutation in the LIPH Gene Causing Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex in a Chinese Patient
A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.
research Diffuse Face And Ear Hypertrichosis Caused By 5% Topical Minoxidil In An Adult Woman With Spontaneous Resolution
Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
research Prevalence of Systemic Hypertension and Control of Systolic Blood Pressure in a Cohort of 14 Dogs with Adrenal-Dependent Hypercortisolism During the First Year of Trilostane Treatment or After Adrenalectomy
Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
research Skin Manifestations in Primary Immunodeficient Children
Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
research Congenital Alopecia Areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
research Novel Treatment of Female-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia with Injected Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution
Injected bimatoprost 0.03% solution did not effectively treat female-pattern hair loss.
research Congenital Atrichia Associated With Nevus Flammeus: A Rare Association
A person was born with both a rare hairless condition and a type of birthmark, which is an uncommon combination.
research Case 22
The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
research Decades of Progressive Red and Yellow Nodules
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
research Significant Correction of Disease After Postnatal Administration of Recombinant Ectodysplasin A in Canine X-Linked Ectodermal Dysplasia
Giving a special protein to dogs with a certain genetic disease improved their symptoms but didn't help with hair growth.
research Pinpoint White Dots in the Scalp: Dermoscopic and Histopathologic Correlation
Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
research Superiority of Dutasteride Over Finasteride in Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Miniaturization in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label, Evaluator-Blinded Study
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Expanding Phenotype of Hereditary Fibrosing Poikiloderma with Tendon Contractures, Myopathy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by FAM111B Mutations: Report of an Additional Family Raising the Question of Cancer Predisposition and a Short Review of Early-Onset Poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Hair and Nail Relationship: A Comparative Study
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research Clinical Case Notes: Intraorbital Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms
Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.