research New Activators and Inhibitors in the Hair Cycle Clock: Targeting Stem Cells’ State of Competence
The conclusion is that Fgf18 and Tgf-ß signaling could be targeted for hair loss treatments.
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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 Keratinocyte-Specific Ablation of the NF-κB Regulatory Protein A20 (TNFAIP3) Reveals a Role in the Control of Epidermal Homeostasis
A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
research Deciphering the Functions of the Hair Follicle Infundibulum in Skin Physiology and Disease
The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.
research The Role of Lysophosphatidic Acid in the Physiology and Pathology of the Skin
Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
research Lipid Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with AGA have higher lipid levels, increasing heart disease risk.
research Function of KLF4 in Stem Cell Biology
KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
research Responses of Hair Follicle–Associated Structures to Loss of Planar Cell Polarity Signaling
Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.
research Establishment of Keratinocyte Cell Lines from Human Hair Follicles
Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders Without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Benign Skin Tumors: Overview, Clinical Features, Histopathology, and Treatment Options
Benign skin tumors need accurate diagnosis to ensure proper treatment.
research The Malignant Capacity of Skin Tumors Induced by Expression of a Mutant H-Ras Transgene Depends on the Cell Type Targeted
The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
research Generalized Asymptomatic Cutaneous Pits and Comedones in a Young Woman
The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
research Commonly Associated Disorders With Complete Scalp Alopecia in Early Childhood: A Review
Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
research Immunostaining Study of Cytokeratins in Human Hair Follicle Development
The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.
research Sostdc1 Defines the Size and Number of Skin Appendage Placodes
Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.
research Characterization of Human Keratin-Associated Protein 1 Family Members
Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
research Klhl24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome in One Identical Twin Girl
One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
research Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Is a Phenocopy of Generalized Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Hairless Gene
Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
research The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fiber Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene
The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
research Delayed-Onset Pachyonychia Congenita Caused by a Novel Mutation in the V2 Domain of Keratin 6B
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research Molecular Genetic Dissection of ILVEN Leads to Successful Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Novel Splice Site Mutation in the LIPH Gene in a Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Published Work Review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Based Targeted Genome Editing for Correction of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using iPS Cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research Discussion: Themes in the Molecular Structure of Hair
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
research Induction of the Hair Growth Phase in Postnatal Mice by Localized Transient Expression of Sonic Hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research Bioinformatics Analysis of Genes Associated with Patchy-Type Alopecia Areata: CD2 May Be a New Therapeutic Target
CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
research Ancient Lineages of the Keratin-Associated Protein (KRTAP) Genes and Their Co-option in the Evolution of the Hair Follicle
Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
research Biological Significance of FoxN1 Gain-of-Function Mutations During T and B Lymphopoiesis in Juvenile Mice
FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.