research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
420-450 / 1000+ results 
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a common skin condition in lupus, affecting mostly young adult females.
research A Tale of Two Haplotypes: The EDA2R/AR Intergenic Region is the Most Divergent Genomic Segment between Africans and East Asians in the Human Genome
The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
research Nutritional Niche Construction and Local Adaptation: The Aquatic Resource-Driven Hypothesis of EDAR V370A in East Asia
The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
research Nutritional Niche Construction and Local Adaptation: The Aquatic Resource-Driven Hypothesis of EDAR V370A in East Asia
The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
research Haplotypes spanning centromeric regions reveal persistence of large blocks of archaic DNA
Humans have ancient DNA from Neanderthals and other lineages in their chromosomes, affecting traits and evolution.
research De novo single-nucleotide and copy number variation in discordant monozygotic twins reveals disease-related genes
The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
research A replication study confirmed the EDAR gene to be a major contributor to population differentiation regarding head hair thickness in Asia
The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
research Ethnische Unterschiede in der Hautphysiologie, Haarfollikelmorphologie und follikulären Penetration von topisch applizierten Substanzen
Ethnic differences in skin and hair affect penetration minimally, but cultural habits matter in product development.
research Future Directions: Gene Polymorphism Diagnostics Relevant to Hair
research Table S1. Disease-dependent differences between tape-strip and bulk biopsy ssGSEA scores across hair follicle compartments
research Table S1. Disease-dependent differences between tape-strip and bulk biopsy ssGSEA scores across hair follicle compartments
research 267 Deep phenotyping of patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and trichothiodystrophy
Deep phenotyping helps distinguish between xeroderma pigmentosum and trichothiodystrophy, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.
research Co-expression of PADI isoforms during progenitor differentiation enables functional diversity
Different PADI isoforms help cells develop diverse functions.
research Di-Genic Inheritance in Genodermatoses: Insights from Two Consanguineous Cases in a Reference Lebanese Center within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
research The PER3 rs772027021 SNP induces pigmentation phenotypes of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
research Phenotypic Heterogeneity in 5 Japanese Patients with an Identical Point Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
research Inheritance-Specific Dysregulation of Th1- and Th17-Associated Cytokines in Alopecia Areata
Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.
research INDENTIFICATION OF GENES INVOLVED IN INHERITED ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
research Association of Human Beta – Defensin 1 Gene Polymorphisms with Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
research Discordant phenotype in monozygotic twins with mosaic trisomy 12p in lymphocytes
Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
research A Characterization of Disparities in Published Alopecia Quality of Life Studies
Black patients are underrepresented in alopecia research, highlighting the need for more inclusive studies.
research Worldwide cohort study of 46, XY differences/disorders of sex development genetic diagnoses: geographic and ethnic differences in variants
About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
research Mutational spectrum in 101 patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and breakpoint mapping in independent cases of rare genomic rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Sex-limited chromosomes and non-reproductive traits
Sex-limited chromosomes can affect traits not related to reproduction.
research HPA axis stress reactivity and hair cortisol concentrations in recently detoxified alcoholics and healthy controls with and without childhood maltreatment
Alcohol dependence affects stress hormone levels more than childhood maltreatment.
research Natural variability and the influence of concurrent control values on the detection and interpretation of low-dose or weak endocrine toxicities.
Control variability makes it hard to confirm low-dose endocrine effects.
research Unravelling the Genetics of Physical Appearance Variation in Modern Humans
Genetic variations influence human appearance, and understanding them can help in anthropology and forensics.
research Inherited Hair Disorders
Genetic hair disorders can indicate other hidden health problems.