research Impaired Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling with Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation in nackt Mice, a Cathepsin L-Deficient Mutation
Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Characteristics of 2 Iranian Siblings
Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
research Delayed-onset pachyonychia congenita caused by a novel mutation in the V2 domain of keratin 6b
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research Monilethrix: Beaded hair and hypotrichosis in a child
A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
research Two siblings with uncombable hair syndrome: A new pathogenic variant
Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
research Efficacy of 2.5mg oral biotin versus 5% topical minoxidil in increasing nail growth rate.
Minoxidil is more effective than biotin for increasing nail growth rate.
research Complete defect in PA-PLA1α secretion function leading to autosomal recessive woolly hair and hypotrichosis: insights from a novel compound heterozygous LIPH variant study in a Chinese pedigree
A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
research Enzyme Replacement Therapy Ameliorates Multiple Symptoms of Murine Homocystinuria
Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
research Trichothiodystrophy: an ultrastructural study of the hair follicle
Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
research A unique insertion/duplication in the VDR gene that truncates the VDR causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets without alopecia
A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
research Mutation of a type II keratin gene (K6a) in pachyonychia congenita
research CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Generation ofCOL7A1-deficient Keratinocyte Model of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
research Rickets with Alopecia Signals Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type II
A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Close Shave for a Keratin Disorder—K6hf Polymorphism Linked to Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
research Pili torti in association with citrullinemia
A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
research Characterization of Bsk mice: I. The Bsk mutation does not involve a recombination of cornea-specific keratin 12 and skin-specific hair keratin genes.
The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II with Alopecia: A Rare Case Report.
A 4-year-old boy with a rare type of rickets and hair loss improved in bone health but not hair growth after vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Alopecia in vitamin D-dependent rickets type II responding to 1α-hydroxycholecalciferol
A boy's hair loss and bone issues improved with specific vitamin D treatment and calcium.
research Trichothiodystrophy -A Case Report-
Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
research Bikunin, a Serine Protease Inhibitor, is Present on the Cell Boundary of Epidermis
Bikunin is found on the cell boundaries of certain skin layers and may help regulate skin and hair functions.
research Efficacy of 2.5 mg oral biotin versus 5% topical minoxidil in increasing nail growth rate
Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
research Novel association of trichothiodystrophy with autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia: A case report
A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
research PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells leads to severe neuropathy and aerobic glycolysis through a non-cell autonomous effect
A PIK3CA mutation in Schwann cells causes severe nerve damage and increased glycolysis, but early treatment can help.
research A new mutation in the type II hair cortex keratin hHb1 involved in the inherited hair disorder monilethrix
A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research BH15 Nonsyndromic hypotrichosis: a rare case of congenital hypotrichosis 15 and management with minoxidil
Topical minoxidil may help improve hair growth in rare congenital hypotrichosis.
research A comprehensive investigation of biochemical status in patients with telogen effluvium: Analysis of Hb, ferritin, vitamin B12 , vitamin D, thyroid function tests, zinc, copper, biotin, and selenium levels
Telogen effluvium is linked to deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and thyroid function.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis caused by LIPH mutations: a case report
Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
research 4 Vitamin D resistance
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.