research A Novel Missense Mutation Affecting the Human Hairless Thyroid Receptor Interacting Domain 2 Causes Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting With Severe Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
research PA31 Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review
Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
research Hairless: A nuclear receptor corepressor essential for skin function
The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Congenital alopecia areata
Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
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 Congenital triangular alopecia: A close mimicker of alopecia areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research A frameshift insertion in SGK3 leads to recessive hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds: a candidate gene for human alopecia conditions
A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
research Congenital Combined Melanocytic Nevus of the Scalp With Associated Alopecia Areata
A man with a birthmark on his scalp developed hair loss that improved with treatment, but the link between the birthmark and hair loss was unclear.
research A Novel Mouse Type I Intermediate Filament Gene, Keratin 17n (K17n), Exhibits Preferred Expression in Nail Tissue
A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata
Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopy in hair disorders in darker skin: An approach to diagnosis
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
research Alopecia universalis and Kallman’s Syndrome
A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
research A Review on-Types and Treatment of Alopecia
Different types of hair loss require specific treatments, and new treatments are being developed.
research Alopecia areata - probing the deforestation
The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
research Kyoto Rhino Rats Derived by ENU Mutagenesis Undergo Congenital Hair Loss and Exhibit Focal Glomerulosclerosis
A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
research Clinical Snippets
Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
research Commonly associated disorders with complete scalp alopecia in early childhood: A review
Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Solitary Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma: A Report of Two Cases.
Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare, benign skin growth often misdiagnosed.
research Superficial temporal artery flap for reconstruction of complex facial defects: A new algorithm
The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
research Keratins 6, 16, and 17 in Health and Disease: A Summary of Recent Findings
Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil
Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research A 7‐Year‐Old Male With a Linear Band‐Like Hair Patch
The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
research Genetics of Alopecia
Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research Molecular evolution of HR, a gene that regulates the postnatal cycle of the hair follicle
Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.