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A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.

Forehead rejuvenation is key to facial rejuvenation, with various surgical techniques tailored to individual needs.

The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.

Natural gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders like epidermolysis bullosa.

FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.

Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.

Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.

Mesenchymal stem cells show promise for treating various skin conditions and may help regenerate hair.

The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.

Few treatments for common hair loss are approved, but options like light therapy, micro-needling, and hair transplants are available.

Cyclosporin A, a drug, reduces TGF-β2 expression in skin cells, potentially causing excessive hair growth through a process involving the calcineurin/NFAT pathway.

A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.

Advancements in skin treatment and wound healing include promising gene therapy, 3D skin models, and potential new therapies.

Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.

The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.

New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.

The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.

Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.

Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.

FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.

Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.

Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.

The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.

FGF5 gene mutations cause long hair in domestic cats.