research The β9 Loop Domain of PA-PLA1α Has a Crucial Role in Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
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research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases in Bovines
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Expansion of the Spectrum of ITGB6-Related Disorders to Adolescent Alopecia, Dentogingival Abnormalities, and Intellectual Disability
A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
research Mutations in SREBF1, Encoding Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1, Cause Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome
Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research 20th Annual Symposium of the British Society of Pediatric Dermatology, 11-12 November 2005, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
research PLCD1 and Pilar Cysts
The research linked PLCD1 gene variants to the development of trichilemmal cysts.
research Animal Models of Alopecia
The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.
research Novel Mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 Genes in Three Unrelated Newborns Showing Congenital Ichthyosis
New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
research Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex With Woolly Hair: A Report of a New Family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research Case Report of Schöpf–Schulz–Passarge Syndrome Resulting from a Missense Mutation, p.Arg104Cys, in WNT10A
A new gene mutation caused a man's rare skin condition, Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome.
research Biallelic HEPHL1 Variants Impair Ferroxidase Activity and Cause an Abnormal Hair Phenotype
Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
research Renal Tubular Dysfunction Presenting as Recurrent Hypokalemic Periodic Quadriparesis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutation in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor Beta Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women
Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
research K ATP Channels and Cardiovascular Disease
K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Literature Review of General, Pathophysiological, Diagnostic, and Treatment Aspects
Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.
research Self-Care of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research The Predictive Value of Midscalp Hair Density and Terminal Hair Percentage in the Severity Evaluation of Female Pattern Hair Loss Assessed by Trichoscan in a Sample of Chinese Population
Midscalp hair density and terminal hair percentage are good indicators of female pattern hair loss severity.
research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis
Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
research Phenotype of Normal Hairline Maturation
Children's hairlines change shape as they grow, with women often developing a widow's peak and men's hairlines becoming more convex and possibly balding at the temples, influenced by genetics and hormones.
research The Endocrinology of Baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
research Mutational Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA in Maternal Inheritance of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Black Men: A Case Series Highlighting Key Clinical Features
The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: What Impact Does It Have on the Quality of Life?
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.