research Monilethrix
A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch The function of BST2 in γδ T Cells, CD8 T Cells, and macrophages in alopecia areata pathogenesis 4231
BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
research The pattern and profile of alopecia areata in Singapore – a study of 219 Asians
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people and has significant psychological impacts, especially in males.
research Localized Acquired Alopecia over the Mental Area of Chin
A 12-year-old boy has a rare, harmless hair loss on his chin with no need for treatment.
research Síndrome dos cabelos anágenos frouxos associada à distrofia macular: descrição de uma família
Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
research A case report of Graham-Little–Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome
A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature
CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
research A mutation in MAP2 is associated with prenatal hair follicle density
A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
research Generalized Hair-Follicle Hamartoma
Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
research Curly bare (cub), a new mouse mutation on chromosome 11 causing skin and hair abnormalities, and a modifier gene (mcub) on chromosome 5
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Management of definitive hair alopecia in Asians
Asian hair's unique features make hair loss management and surgery more challenging.
research ALX4-related frontonasal dysplasia sequence presenting with alopecia in a 12 year old girl
A 12-year-old girl's hair loss was linked to a rare genetic condition called ALX4-related frontonasal dysplasia.
research 197 A novel splice site mutation in LIPH identified in a Japanese patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair
Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
research Phenotypic variation in biotinidase deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.
research CD80CD86 deficiency disrupts regulatory CD4+FoxP3+T cell homoeostasis and induces autoimmune-like alopecia
CD80CD86 deficiency causes hair loss by disrupting regulatory T cells.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
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.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia
A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
research Telogen hair loss and androgenetic‐like alopecia in GAPO syndrome
A boy with GAPO syndrome had hair loss similar to male pattern baldness without hormone issues, possibly due to skin or blood vessel problems.
research Acquired progressive kinking of hair affecting the scalp and eyelashes in an adult woman
A woman developed rare, unexplained curly hair on her scalp and eyelashes.
research [Complete loss of hair; treatment with intravenous calcium with vitamin C].
research Dermoscopic Features of Pili Annulati: Features of PA
Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
research Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling controls hair pigmentation by means of cross-talk with the melanocortin receptor-1 pathway
BMP signaling affects hair color by interacting with the MC-1R pathway.
research BH21 Segmented heterochromia with calibre change: an under-recognized sign of alopecia areata
Segmented hair color changes can indicate active alopecia areata.
research [Analysis of human hair basic keratin 6 gene mutation in a Chinese Han family with monilethrix].
A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
research Familial aggregation of phenotypic expression of premature hair hypopigmentation in the craniofacial region
Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
research A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair
The girl likely has Loose anagen hair syndrome, which may improve on its own or with minoxidil.
research Trichothiodystrophy -A Case Report-
Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
research Curly : a new hair defect mutation in the SELH/bc mouse strain
The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.