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A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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research Immune-Mediated Skin Reactions Induced by Recombinant Antibodies and Other TNF-Alpha Inhibitors
TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
research Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression in Human Skin
Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Low-Level Laser Therapy
PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research A Molecular Wound Response Program Associated With Regeneration Initiation in Planarians
Planarian regeneration begins with a specific gene activation caused by injury, essential for healing and tissue regrowth.
research Shh Maintains Dermal Papilla Identity and Hair Morphogenesis via a Noggin–Shh Regulatory Loop
Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
research Laminin-511 Is an Epithelial Message Promoting Dermal Papilla Development and Function During Early Hair Morphogenesis
Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
research Biology and Genetics of Hair
The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
research The Effects of Minoxidil, 1% Pyrithione Zinc, and a Combination of Both on Hair Density: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Diseases
Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
research Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers in the Management of HIV/AIDS Opportunistic Diseases in Rundu, Kavango East Region, Namibia
Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
research Use of the TrichoScan to Assess Female Pattern Hair Loss
TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Topical Minoxidil Used Before and After Hair Transplantation
Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery can reduce shedding and improve hair regrowth.
research Female Patients Complaining About Hair Loss: Documentation of Defective Scalp Hair Dynamics with Contrast-Enhanced Phototrichogram
The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
research New Developments in Occupational Dermatology
Germany recognizes skin cancer from UV exposure as an occupational disease, emphasizing prevention and care for affected workers.
research Niche Required for Inducing Quiescent Stem Cells
A special environment is needed to fully activate sleeping stem cells.
research The Beverly Hills Diet
The Beverly Hills Diet is unscientific, potentially harmful, and could cause serious health issues.
research Hair of the Dog: Identification of a Cis-Regulatory Module Predicted to Influence Canine Coat Composition
Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
research White Piedra Caused by Trichosporon Inkin: A Report of Two Cases in a Northern Climate
White piedra, a rare fungal infection, was diagnosed in two women in a northern climate.
research Pohl-Pinkus Constrictions of Hair Following Chemotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease
Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
research Androgenic Alopecia May Have Evolved to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer by Increasing Skin Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation
Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
research Acne in Dark Skin: Prevalence, Presentation, and Treatment
Acne in dark skin is influenced by environmental factors and can lead to hyperpigmentation, with various treatment options available.
research Skin Self-Photography for Dysplastic Nevus Monitoring Is Associated with a Decrease in the Number of Biopsies at Follow-Up: A Retrospective Analytical Study
Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
research Optical Coherence Tomography-Assisted Diagnosis of Follicular Keratosis of the Chin
OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
research Commentary: Hair Transplantation for Reconstruction of Scalp Defects Using Artificial Dermis
Artificial dermis used for hair transplantation can reconstruct scalp defects effectively without the need for tissue expansion.
research Cosmetic Surgery Considerations in the Female Patient
Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.
research A Method for Evaluating and Treating the Temporal Peak Region in Patients with Male Pattern Baldness
The method improves natural appearance in hair restoration by properly evaluating and treating the temporal peak region.