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Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder that causes extra bone growth and symptoms of premature aging.

Brothers of women with PCOS tend to have higher levels of a hormone called DHEAS, indicating a possible genetic link.

Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.

A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.

Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.

The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.

The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.

Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.

Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.

Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.

IL-1 family cytokines are crucial for skin defense and healing, but their imbalance can cause skin diseases.

New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.

The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.

Obesity is linked to various skin conditions and issues, and losing weight can improve these conditions.

Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.

The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.

New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.

People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.

Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.

Skin organoids from stem cells can help study and treat skin issues but face some challenges.

Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.

The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.

Topical corticosteroids are the main treatment for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis, but recurrence is common after stopping treatment.

The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.

MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.

Experts met to improve care for ichthyosis patients in Spain.

Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Lack of sleep in mice leads to prostatitis by reducing certain hormones and activating an inflammatory pathway, which can be temporarily fixed with normal sleep.

An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.