research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
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research Paint brush hair: a case report
Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
research A rare cause of irrevocable childhood alopecia feigning alopecia universalis: Atrichia congenita with papular lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research What is ‘normal’ hair?
Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
research Loose anagen hair of childhood: The phenomenon of easily pluckable hair
Children with loose anagen hair have easily pluckable hair due to root sheath problems, and it might improve without treatment.
research Hormonal acne: leading to a paradigm shift in the management of acne
The article concludes that hormonal therapy is an effective long-term acne treatment, even for those without hormonal imbalances.
research Alternative uses of dermoscopy in daily clinical practice: An update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research An overview on congenital alopecia in domestic animals
Congenital alopecia in domestic animals is rare and involves abnormal hair follicle development, needing better understanding and classification.
research When the algorithm fails and experience wins: An extraordinary trichoscopic case
Thorough hair examination is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Distinctive or critical histological features and associated diseases
The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
research Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Temporal triangular alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
research Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds—Revisiting the cause of a well-known disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research A case of congenital pili multigemini
A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
research Congenital hypotrichosis due to short anagen
Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
research Trichonodosis: a case report and literature review
Topical minoxidil can help improve hair in trichonodosis.
research Gene detection in a family with monilethrix and treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton’s Syndrome
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
research A Clinical Review of Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Trichorrhexis nodosa is common hair breakage, often due to styling, and new treatments are being explored.
research Successful use of topical minoxidil in the treatment of hypotrichosis associated with desmoplakin mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Hypotrichosis in a child with olmsted syndrome
A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
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 Short anagen hair syndrome
Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
research Immunological control of skin development: from homeostasis to developmental pathologies
Immune cells are crucial for normal skin development and their dysfunction can cause skin disorders.
research Deficient Plakophilin-1 Expression Due to a Mutation in PKP1 Causes Ectodermal Dysplasia-Skin Fragility Syndrome in Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dogs
A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
research Trichothiodystrophy without associated neuroectodermal features in two siblings
Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
research Light Microscopic Hair Abnormalities in Children: Retrospective Review of 119 Cases in a 10-Year Period
Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
research Clinical Features and Current Therapeutic Approaches to Monilethrix: A Systematic Review
Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.