research A mutation in the hair matrix and cuticle keratin KRTHB5 gene causes ectodermal dysplasia of hair and nail type
A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch A gene for monilethrix is closely linked to the type II keratin gene cluster at 12q13
Monilethrix is linked to a gene cluster on chromosome 12.
research Sequence Data and Chromosomal Localization of Human Type I and Type II Hair Keratin Genes
Human hair keratin genes hHa2 and hHb1 are located on chromosomes 17 and 12.
research A Homozygous Frameshift Mutation in theHOXC13Gene Underlies Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in a Syrian Family
A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
research Potential Role of the Epidermal Differentiation Complex in the Pathogenesis of Psoriasis
The role of certain genes in skin cell development may be linked to psoriasis, but the connection is unclear.
research Autosomal recessive pure hair and nail ectodermal dysplasia linked to chromosome 12p11.1-q14.3 without KRTHB5 gene mutation
The condition is linked to chromosome 12, but no mutations were found in the known genes.
research Atrichia with papular lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Expression of novel keratin associated protein 5 genes in the cuticle layer of human hair follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research A Mutation in the Serum and Glucocorticoid-Inducible Kinase-Like Kinase (Sgkl) Gene is Associated with Defective Hair Growth in Mice
A mutation in the Sgkl gene causes defective hair growth in mice.
research Pathophysiology of Alopecia Areata in the Pediatric Patient
Alopecia areata in children is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles due to genetic factors.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research FOXN1 Duplication and Congenital Hypertrichosis
FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
research An Australian family with macular dystrophy linked to autosomal recessive alopecia universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: a Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research The first broad replication study of SNPs and a pilot genome‐wide association study for androgenetic alopecia in Asian populations
Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes and various clinical patterns.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Alopecia Areata is associated with MICA and an extended HLA haplotype
Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Monilethrix: Beaded hair and hypotrichosis in a child
A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
research Immunolocalization of telomerases in human hairs identifies proliferating cells in the bulb matrix and outer root sheath
Telomerase-positive cells are mainly in the bulb matrix and outer root sheath of hair follicles.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions Confirmed via Genetic Testing: A Case Report
Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
research Papular atrichia
An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
research Alopecia areata and Down syndrome: A true association and the importance of dermoscopic diagnosis
People with Down syndrome are more likely to experience hair loss, and using dermoscopy can help diagnose it.
research Genetics of blond hair
Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
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.
research INDENTIFICATION OF GENES INVOLVED IN INHERITED ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
research Letter To Editor-Alopecia universalis in Down syndrome: Response totherapy
Alopecia universalis may be linked to Down syndrome due to genes on chromosome 21.
research Studies on basal cell carcinoma with emphasis on the role of the human homologue of the Drosophila patched gene
PTCH gene mutations contribute to basal cell carcinoma development.
research An interview Drs. Felix Brockschmidt and Markus Nöthen about the genetics of androgenetic alopecia
Genetic testing can help understand male pattern baldness.