research Sparse Hair on the Scalp in a 5-Year-Old Girl
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
60-90 / 1000+ results 
research Sparse Hair in a Female Toddler
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Review of Congenital, Acquired, and Drug-Associated Etiologies for Elongation of the Eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis is a rare genetic condition causing sparse hair growth, requiring specific recognition for proper care.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Turkish Family with Loss of Eyebrows and a U2HR Mutation
A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Latisse (Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution) for Treatment of Eyelash Hypotrichosis in Subjects with Chemotherapy-Induced and Idiopathic Hypotrichosis
Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.
research Hair: More Than Just an Appendage
A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
research Congenital Atrichia Associated with Situs Inversus and Mesocardia
A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
research Clinical Course of the First Japanese Family with Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Follow-Up Report
The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Drug Points: Remission of Alopecia Universalis During Sulphasalazine Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A woman's hair grew back while she was taking sulphasalazine for arthritis.
research Lucio Phenomenon Mimicking Vasculonecrotic Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: A Case Report
A man with severe leprosy developed painless ulcers and numbness, treated successfully with multiple drugs and vitamins.
research Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
research Desmoglein 4 Mutations Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis in Humans, Mice, and Rats
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome And Loose Anagen Hair
Loose Anagen Syndrome causes easy-to-pull, thin hair, mainly in young girls, and improves with age.
research Recurring Chemotherapy-Associated Alopecia Areata: Case Report and Literature Review
Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
research Eyelash Transplantation Using Leg Hair by Follicular Unit Extraction
Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.
research A Rare Case of Biotinidase Deficiency
An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
research Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Oral Tofacitinib Reverses Alopecia Universalis in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis
A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Disrupted Ectodermal Organ Morphogenesis in Mice with a Conditional Histone Deacetylase 1, 2 Deletion in the Epidermis
Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis in a Dog
A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
research A Novel Pathogenic Variant of NECTIN4 Gene in a Child With Ectodermal Dysplasia-Syndactyly Syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
research A Case of MBTPS1-Related Disorder Due to Compound Heterozygous Variants in MBTPS1 Gene: Genotype-Phenotype Expansion and the Emergence of a Novel Syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
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 Heptaminol-Induced Hair Depigmentation in a Hemodialysis Patient
Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Dermatoscopy Case of the Month: Trichodysplasia Spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research Hypotrichosis in a Child with Olmsted Syndrome
A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.