research 676 An underlying mechanism of hair loss in acrodermatitis enteropathica
Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
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research Disorders of sex development (DSD) 46.XY due to type 2 5-α reductase deficiency in three siblings: Case report from a low-resource setting
Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
research Ichthyoses
Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
research Hyperandrogenism-Insulin Resistance-Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
research The solar window hypothesis: androgenetic alopecia as an evolutionary adaptation to maintain bone mineral density in vitamin D receptor low-efficiency variants
research Case report of novel combination of anthralin and calcipotriene leading to trichologic response in alopecia areata
A new mix of anthralin and calcipotriene might help treat severe hair loss.
research A Variable Monilethrix Phenotype Associated With a Novel Mutation, Glu402Lys, in the Helix Termination Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb1
A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
research Hormonal Induction of Feather Pigmentation in Ptarmigan
Hormones can change ptarmigan feather color from white to pigmented.
research Patterns of misdiagnosis in adults with alopecia areata: an analysis using the NIH 's All of Us database
Women and people with skin of color are more likely to be misdiagnosed with alopecia areata.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
The document concludes that signs of male and female pattern baldness include uneven hair thickness, yellow spots, skin discoloration around hair follicles, more thin and soft hairs, and many hair follicles with just one hair.
research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Akala Palitya: An Ayurvedic Review
Premature graying of hair is increasing due to stress, genetics, and pollution.
research Trichoscopy of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Trichoscopy shows hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing Androgenetic Alopecia.
research Androgen binding profiles of two distinct nuclear androgen receptors in Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus)
Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.
research A disease-causing novel missense mutation in the ST14 gene underlies autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome in a consanguineous family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Race and Ethnicity Sub-Groups of Alopecia Areata Patients have Differing Clinical Characteristics: TARGET-DERM AA
Alopecia areata severity and symptoms vary by race and ethnicity.
research Macular Alopecia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Cohort Study to Describe an Underrecognized Pattern of Alopecia
Macular alopecia is a distinct, non-scarring hair loss pattern that mostly affects young Hispanic/Latinx females and often resolves on its own.
research Patchy alopecia areata sparing gray hairs: a case series
Patchy alopecia areata can affect only pigmented hairs, leaving gray hairs untouched.
research An unusual pattern of alopecia areatas
A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
research Whiskers amiss, a new vibrissae and hair mutation near the Krt1 cluster on mouse Chromosome 11
A new mutation in mice causes crooked whiskers and messy hair.
research Case Report: A case of Rothmund–Thomson syndrome-like phenotype with an ANAPC1 variant of uncertain significance and observed hair improvement
The patient's hair improved after treatment, but the genetic link is unclear.
research Cutaneous xanthomas in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: A 12-year follow-up
Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
research BIPHENOTYPIC LEUKAEMIA
Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
research Keratoma Hereditaria Mutilans (Vohwinkel's Disease) with Congenital Alopecia Universalis (Atrichia Congenita)
Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
research Das Trichorhinophalangealsyndrom
Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
research Epidemiology of alopecia areata in Hispanic/Latinx patients
Hispanic/Latinx patients with alopecia areata often have it before age 40, with females and certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affected.
research Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.
Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
research 5-Alpha-reductase deficiency in a Saudi "girl"
A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
research Follicular Atopic Dermatitis in Dark Skin
Follicular atopic dermatitis in dark skin can look different, making diagnosis harder.