research 078 The transmembrane protein LRIG1 regulates receptor tyrosine kinases in skin development and homeostasis
LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
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research Clinical Snippets
Some cells may slow melanoma growth, a protein could affect skin pigmentation, a gene-silencing method might treat hair defects, skin bacteria changes likely result from eczema, and a defensin protein could help treat multiple sclerosis.
research The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders
Oral contraceptives help treat hyperandrogenic disorders, improving symptoms like excessive hair and acne.
research 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 A Small Deletion Hotspot in the Type II Keratin GenemK6irs1/Krt2-6gon Mouse Chromosome 15, a Candidate for Causing the Wavy Hair of the Caracul (Ca) Mutation
The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
research Monilethrix: Mutational Hotspot in the Helix Termination Motif of the Human Hair Basic Keratin 6
Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21.
research A Splice Site Mutation in the Gene of the Human Type I Hair Keratin hHa1 Results in the Expression of a Tailless Keratin Isoform
A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
research Mapping of monilethrix to the type II keratin gene cluster at chromosome 12q13 in three new families, including one with variable expressivity
Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
research Alopecia Diffusa while Using Interleukin-17 Inhibitors against Psoriasis Vulgaris
IL-17 inhibitors for psoriasis may cause unexpected hair loss.
research Monilethrix: A rare hereditary condition
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
research Marie‐Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
An 18-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hereditary hair loss condition, despite no family history.
research Recurrent E413K Mutation of hHb6 in a Japanese Family with Monilethrix
The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
research A new type of pachyonychia congenita.
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Clinical study of twenty-nail dystrophy in Korea
The Korean study found that twenty-nail dystrophy mainly affects adults, more often women, and has five distinct types with different clinical progressions.
research Monilethrix in monozygotic twins with very rare mutation in KRT 86 gene
Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research Masquerading of trichotillomania in a family with monilethrix
It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
research A Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery
A new hair transplant method creates one appealing scar, uses donor hair better, and speeds up surgery.
research Spangled hair in siblings
Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
research Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix
A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research A New Clinical Variant of Hereditary Localized Alopecia: Report of a Chinese Family Mapped to Chromosome 2p25.1–2p23.2
A new type of hereditary hair loss in a Chinese family is linked to chromosome 2p25.1–2p23.2.
research A retrospective study on the characteristics of androgenetic alopecia among Asian races in the National Skin Centre, a tertiary dermatological referral centre in Singapore.
Most patients with hair loss sought treatment for cosmetic reasons, were unhappy about their appearance, and had a family history of the condition, suggesting it may be inherited.
research Disorders of pigmentation in infants and children
Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
research Alopecia in a 19-Month-Old Boy
A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
research Familial Dyskeratotic Comedones: A Case Report and Literature Review
Familial dyskeratotic comedones are a rare, benign skin disorder that is hard to treat.
research Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration
Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
research A Case Report of Kaphaja Granthi w.s.r. to Trichilemmal Cyst
Surgery and Ayurvedic treatments together effectively healed a scalp cyst without relapse.