research Metabolic and cellular analysis of alopecia in vitamin D receptor knockout mice
Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultsresearch Structure and Expression of a New Complementary DNA Encoding the almost Exclusive 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Δ5-Δ4-lsomerase in Human Adrenals and Gonads
Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
research Characterization of X‐linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XL‐HED) hair and sweat gland phenotypes using phototrichogram analysis and live confocal imaging
People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
research Immune deficiency–related enteropathy-lymphocytopenia-alopecia syndrome results from tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7A deficiency
A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
research Experience of intravenous calcium treatment and long-term responses to treatment in a patient with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets resulting from a novel mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.
research An Interesting Case of X-linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Recognizing mild or atypical cases of ectodermal dysplasia is crucial for better treatment and future planning.
research Adam10 haploinsufficiency causes freckle-like macules in Hairless mice
A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: a Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research Ichthyosis hystrix
A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions resulting from novel mutations in human hairless gene in four consanguineous families
Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
research [Monilethrix is a hereditary hair shaft disorder].
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
research Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene LIPH
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
research Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Twins with psychiatric features and a nonsense HRAS variant affecting transcript processing
A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
research 11-oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.
research An endocrinopathy characterized by dysfunction of the pituitary-adrenal axis and alopecia universalis: supporting the entity of a triple H syndrome
Triple H syndrome exists and can vary in symptoms.
research 5-Alpha reductase deficiency
5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.
research Acrodermatitis dysmetabolica secondary to isoleucine deficiency in infant with maple syrup urine disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research Case of epidermolytic ichthyosis (bullous congenial ichthyosiform erythroderma) with a novel L157P mutation in KRT10 complicated by hypercalcemia
A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
research Disease causing homozygous variants in the human hairless gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
research Expansion of the spectrum of ITGB6-related disorders to adolescent alopecia, dentogingival abnormalities and intellectual disability
A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
research New Insights into Testosterone Biosynthesis: Novel Observations from HSD17B3 Deficient Mice
Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
research Endocrine abnormalities in ring chromosome 11: a case report and review of the literature
Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
research Novel Hairless Mutations in Two Kindreds with Autosomal Recessive Papular Atrichia
New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
research Acrodermatitis dysmetabolica in an infant with maple syrup urine disease
Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
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 A rare hair loss in children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
research Calcitriol-resistant rickets with alopecia
Calcitriol-resistant rickets is an inherited disorder that affects hair growth and causes hair loss.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.