research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research Alopecia Areata
A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research A homozygous single T deletion found in the GGCX gene with PXE-like phenotypes
A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
research Androgen effects on the skin
Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
research Kennedy's disease and partial androgen insensitivity syndrome. Report of 4 cases and literature review
The conclusion is that adult males with muscle weakness and hormonal imbalances should be tested for Kennedy's disease.
research Comparative study of efficacy of excimer light therapy vs intralesional triamcinolone vs topical 5% minoxidil: an observational study
Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Novel frameshift mutation in TRPS1 in a ukrainian patient with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene was found in a Ukrainian girl with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
research Why are men with premature alopecia at higher risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia? And what about prostate cancer?
Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
research ATRICHIA WITH PAPULAR LESIONS – A CASE REPORT
No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
research BJD Editor's Choice
Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research Modelling androgen synthesis and action during human sexual differentiation
Male sexual differentiation is regulated independently, while female differentiation occurs in an androgenic environment, affecting conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An Overview
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
research Symposium Proceedings of the 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies: “The World of Hair 2004”
The 2004 hair research meeting presented new findings on hair cell differentiation, genetic factors in hair loss, hair pigmentation, and potential targeted therapies.
research Drug Treatment of Acute Leukaemia Current Status
Treatments for acute leukaemia lead to high remission rates, but relapses occur, requiring ongoing advancements in care.
research A BIOCHEMICAL MARKER IN A DOMINANT MOUSE TRAIT
The Naked (N) trait in mice is linked to lower glycine and tyrosine in hair proteins.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Patient with Klinefelter Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review
Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
research LITERATURE REVIEW
Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
research The metabolism of testosterone by dermal papilla cells cultured from scalp follicles of men with androgenetic alopecia
Testosterone metabolism in balding scalp cells may not be the main cause of hair loss.
research Delayed Wound Healing in Keratin 6a Knockout Mice
Keratin 6a is important for quick wound healing from hair follicles.
research A novel point mutation of keratin 17 (KRT17) in a Japanese family with pachyonychia congenita type 2: an RNA-based genetic analysis using a single hair bulb
research PolyQ length co-evolution in neural proteins
PolyQ repeats in neural proteins evolve together, affecting brain function and disease.
research Prenatal diagnosis of a fetus harboring an intermediate load of the A3243G mtDNA mutation in a maternal carrier diagnosed with MELAS syndrome
Prenatal genetic diagnosis may not predict MELAS syndrome severity in offspring.
research 0843 N6-methyladenosine RNA modification promotes keratinocyte proliferation and cutaneous wound repair through regulation of MTOR stability
Increasing m6A levels can improve skin cell growth and wound healing.
research A genome-wide association study of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
research p63 regulates Satb1 to control tissue-specific chromatin remodeling during development of the epidermis
p63 controls Satb1 to help skin develop properly.
research Homozygous Deletion in CDH3 and Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research The remarkable legacy of the K6/ODC mouse: mechanisms of polyamine-promoted tumorigenesis revealed
Polyamines are crucial for skin tumor development, and inhibiting them can prevent tumors.