65 citations,
January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
11 citations,
July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are important for controlling hair growth and shape by affecting gene activity and DNA structure in hair follicles.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
26 citations,
September 1990 in “Ophthalmology” The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
30 citations,
August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
46 citations,
December 2003 in “Advances in neonatal care” Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
January 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoscopy is useful for quickly diagnosing different types of hair loss without needing biopsies.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating children's hair disorders.
10 citations,
August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
20 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
40 citations,
February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 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.
15 citations,
February 2014 in “PloS one” LIPH mutations in Japan cause varying degrees of hair loss and woolly hair.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.
3 citations,
August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
14 citations,
June 2022 in “BMC genomics” Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
5 citations,
December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” 2 citations,
July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Botanical extracts and Minoxidil improved hair condition in a boy with a genetic disorder.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
April 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.
65 citations,
January 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The most common skin problems in Indian children are infections and eczemas.
27 citations,
February 2009 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” The European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus created a questionnaire to standardize patient assessment and improve care for cutaneous lupus.
2 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.
12 citations,
June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
August 2019 in “Journal of archaeological science: Reports/Journal of archaeological science: reports” Ancient hair can preserve hormones, revealing health and fertility insights.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.