research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
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research Gene Therapy for Alopecia in Type II Rickets Model Rats Using Vitamin D Receptor-Expressing Adenovirus Vector
Gene therapy with a vitamin D receptor gene improved hair growth in rats with a type of rickets-related baldness.
research KLF4 Maintains Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence
KLF4 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive.
research Epithelially Derived, Mitochondrial MPZL3 Negatively Regulates Murine and Human Hair Follicle Cycling
A protein called MPZL3 in mitochondria slows down hair growth and could be a target for treating hair growth disorders.
research Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type 2: A Case-Based Review of a Patient With Alopecia and Rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research An Unusual Presentation of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type 2 with Low 25(OH)D3 Levels and Alopecia: A Case Report of Two Siblings
Two siblings with a rare type of rickets and hair loss had low vitamin D levels, which is not typical for their condition.
research Hunting the Hair Cycle Clock: Evidence That Mitochondrially Localized MPZL3 Is a Key Element in Murine and Human Hair Follicles
MPZL3 is important for controlling the hair growth cycle in mice and humans.
research A Novel Link Between Human Hair Follicle Neuroimmunology and Mitochondrial Biology: Substance P Increases Intrafollicular Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Biogenesis
Substance P may contribute to hair loss by increasing oxidative stress and mitochondrial activity in hair follicles.
research Effects of Vinblastine and Its Metabolites on Nausea and Alopecia Associated Receptors
Vinblastine and its metabolites may cause nausea and hair loss by binding to specific receptors and could lead to better chemotherapy drugs with fewer side effects.
research Does Mitochondrial Dysfunction Drive Immune Privilege Collapse in Lichen Planopilaris Pathogenesis?
Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to chronic inflammation and immune system issues in Lichen planopilaris.
research Functional Mapping of the Mouse Hairless Gene Promoter Region
Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
research The Endocannabinoid Tone Regulates Human Sebocyte Biology
The endocannabinoid system affects oil production and inflammation in skin cells.
research Effect of Lithocholic Acid as a Ligand of Vitamin D Receptor on Hair Growth in Alopecia
Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
research Receptors in Trichology: Hot Spots for Hair Regeneration
Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
research The Skin and Vitamin D
The skin produces and uses vitamin D for bone health, cell growth, and immune function.
research Minireview: Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
research Vitamin D and the Epidermis
Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.
research Does Vitamin D Play a Role in Msx1 Homeoprotein Expression Involving an Endogenous Antisense mRNA?
Vitamin D affects Msx1 protein expression and may influence mineralized tissue health.
research Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets (HVDRR) Owing to a Heterozygous Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor
A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
research Use of Low-Cost Videomicroscopy Versus Standard Videodermatoscopy in Trichoscopy: A Controlled, Blinded Noninferiority Trial
Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.
research Use of Low-Cost Videomicroscopy vs Standard Videodermatoscopy in Trichoscopy: A Controlled, Blinded Noninferiority Trial
Low-cost videomicroscopy may not be reliable for diagnosing hair loss compared to standard videodermatoscopy.
research Targeting Pathogenic MICA-NKG2D Interactions by Statins: A Novel Adjunct Treatment Strategy for Alopecia Areata Management?
Statins may help treat alopecia areata by reducing harmful immune interactions.
research A Rare Case of Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II: A Case Report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
research Diffuse Syphilitic Alopecia
Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
research OsUEV1B, a Ubc Enzyme Variant Protein, Is Required for Phosphate Homeostasis in Rice
OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia
A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
research Alopecia Areata With Triamcinolone Acetonide Treatment
Alopecia areata is the most common type of baldness treated with corticosteroids and minoxidil.
research Genital Dermatology
Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.