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.
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research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Disorders of Hair
The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Flaxseeds Hair Gel
Flaxseed hair gel is effective for hair growth and dandruff, is stable, and has minimal side effects.
research Data from Targeting Superficial or Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma with Topically Formulated Small Molecule Inhibitor of Smoothened
The treatment was ineffective in humans.
research A Case of Temporal Triangular Alopecia
A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare, non-scarring hair loss condition called temporal triangular alopecia.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
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 Dermatological Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents: Experience from a Tertiary Centre
About 22% of cancer patients had skin-related side effects from chemotherapy, but these were usually not severe enough to halt treatment.
research Novel Association of Trichothiodystrophy With Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Case Report
A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
research An Update of Hair Shaft Disorders
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research A Syndrome of Congenital Ichthyosis, Mental Retardation, Myopathy, and Anemia in Dizygotic Twin Sisters
The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
research Trichoscopy in Genetic Hair Shaft Abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Structural and Molecular Hair Abnormalities in Trichothiodystrophy
TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
research Chemotherapy for Children with Medulloblastoma
Chemotherapy may help with survival in children with medulloblastoma, but more research is needed.
research Phenotypic Variability of c.436delC DCAF17 Gene Mutation in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
research Biallelic Variants in Lanosterol Synthase (LSS) Cause Palmoplantar Keratoderma-Congenital Alopecia Syndrome Type 2
Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
research Usefulness of Dermoscopy to Provide Accurate Assessment of Skin Cancers
Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
research Case Report: A Deletion Variant in the DCAF17 Gene Underlying Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Chinese Consanguineous Family
A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
research Topical Minoxidil and Dietary Supplement for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Childhood: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Mechanical Anisotropy of Hair Affected by Genetic Diseases Highlights Structural Information Related to Differential Crosslinking in Keratins
research Diagnosis of an Indistinct Leydig Cell Tumor by Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
A PET-CT scan successfully located a hard-to-find Leydig cell tumor in a woman with hormonal symptoms.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research The Biology of Melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
research Scalp Hair Characteristics in the Newborn Infant
Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Defining the Identity of Mouse Embryonic Dermal Fibroblasts
Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.
research Altered Methylation Pattern of the SRD5A2 Gene in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study
Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.
research Characterization of a Mouse Scube3 Reporter Line
Mouse Scube3 affects teeth, tongue, vibrissae, and eye development, but not facial structure or limb growth.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.