research Molecular Dissection of Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions in the Hair Follicle
Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
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research Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Hair and Nail Genodermatoses
Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.
research When Can I Stop My Steroids? The Patient Perspective on Glucocorticoid Usage in Adult Inflammatory Myopathy
Patients need better information about the risks of long-term steroid use.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Tracing Immune Cells Around Biomaterials With Spatial Anchors During Large-Scale Wound Regeneration
Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
research Determinants of Marginal Traction Alopecia in African Girls and Women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research P63 Targeted Deletion Under the FOXN1 Promoter Disrupts Pre- and Post-Natal Thymus Development, Function, and Maintenance, and Induces Severe Hair Loss
Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
research A Non-Cell Autonomous Dermal Hedgehog Signaling Mechanism for Follicular Neoplasia and Induction
Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2016
Balding scalps show different gene expressions affecting hair growth compared to non-balding scalps.
research Plica Neuropathica: Bird's Nest Under Dermatoscope
Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Light Microscopic Hair Abnormalities in Children: Retrospective Review of 119 Cases in a 10-Year Period
Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
research Heterogeneity of Polymorphous Light Eruption: A Study of 105 Patients
The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
research Comprehensive Overview of Rheumatology Studies: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013
The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
research Woolly Hair Nevus: A Rare Case with Late Onset in Adolescence
A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations
An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
research MiR-199a-3p Regulates the PTPRF/β-Catenin Axis in Hair Follicle Development: Insights into the Pathogenic Mechanism of Alopecia Areata
miR-199a-3p controls hair growth and is linked to alopecia areata.
research Optimal Starting Dose of Clomiphene Citrate for Ovulation Induction in Anovulatory PCOS Women
Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.
research Short Anagen Syndrome
Short anagen syndrome involves a hair growth phase lasting 1.5 years.
research Trichotillomania: A 2003 Review
Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
research OVO Homolog-Like 1, a Target Gene of the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway, Controls Hair Follicle Neogenesis
The OVOL1 gene, controlled by β-catenin, is crucial for creating hair follicles.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research Clinical Snippets: Hair Growth, Androgenetic Alopecia, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Alopecia Areata
R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
research Spironolactone Is an Effective and Well-Tolerated Systemic Antiandrogen Therapy for Hirsute Women
Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.
research Patient Selection, Hair Transplant Design, And Hairstyle
Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.
research Unruly Hair
The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.
research Diseases That Turn African Hair Silky
Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.