13 citations,
October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
13 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
8 citations,
September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The paper suggests that hair loss might be caused by skull growth, not just DHT's effect on hair follicles, and calls for more research.
13 citations,
August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
1 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The Gas-Antisolvent process can be effectively modeled and optimized to create Finasteride, a hair growth drug.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
4 citations,
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
17 citations,
July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.
78 citations,
October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
58 citations,
December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
34 citations,
October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
AGA is caused by genetics and androgens, treatable with finasteride and minoxidil.
26 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
July 2022 in “Postepy biochemii” DNA markers can predict physical traits for forensic use, but there are ethical and technical challenges.
September 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Genetic risk for PCOS can affect children's growth, metabolism, and development from early life into adulthood.
December 2021 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Men can have genetic risks for PCOS-related traits like obesity and diabetes.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Skin health and disease” No significant link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 severity was found.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
178 citations,
June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
June 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Nociplastic type pain, common in Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions, is a complex, heritable trait linked to 24 unique genetic factors and 127 genes, with potential shared mechanisms in cognitive, personality, and metabolic traits.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A higher genetic risk score increases the chance of getting benign prostatic hyperplasia and affects treatment outcomes in Han Chinese men.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
94 citations,
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89 citations,
March 1996 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD18-deficient mice developed psoriasis-like skin disease, useful for studying inflammatory skin disorders.
The treatment showed promising results in improving advanced-stage hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.