research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
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research Hair Loss in Children: A Detailed Overview of Pediatric Alopecia
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Hair Shaft Disorders: A Rare Case Series
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
research What Is Normal Hair? Advancements in Hair Imaging Techniques
Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
research Disorders of Hair in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Contribution of Environmental Constituents in the Genomic Disruption of Cytokeratins
Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Hair Shaft Defect in a Teenage Girl: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose a teenage girl's hair loss as monilethrix.
research Monilethrix Treated with the Oral Retinoid Ro 10-9359 (Tigason)
Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
research Monilethrix: A Case Report Imaged by Trichoscopy, Reflectance Confocal Microscopy, and Histopathology
Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.
research Hair Shaft Dysplasias
Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.
research Congenital Hair Loss Disorders: Rare, But Not Too Rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
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.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Coexistence of Woolly Hair and Monilethrix: A Case Study
Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Keratin Disorders: From Gene to Therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Unexpected Autocrine Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.
research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl
A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research Unveiling the Roots of Monogenic Genodermatoses: Genotrichoses as a Paradigm
New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
research Hair Microscopy: An Easy Adjunct to Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases in Children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Findings in a Case of Short Anagen Syndrome
The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
research Improvement in Hair Loss and Better Hair Quality with Vitamin Therapy in Monilethrix
Taking vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can improve hair strength and quality in people with Monilethrix.
research Topical Minoxidil in Monilethrix
Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.