research Spironolactone therapy in hypertrichosis
Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Dermoscopy: A rapid bedside tool to assess monilethrix
Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
research Topical cetirizine and oral vitamin D: a valid treatment for hypotrichosis caused by ectodermal dysplasia
Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
research Common Dermatologic Disorders in Down Syndrome: Systematic Review
People with Down syndrome often have skin issues and need regular check-ups for early treatment.
research Precocious Puberty
Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.
research Pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
research A Missense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia in a Family of Irish Travellers
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
research Hoffman syndrome with the classic sign of myoedema and an unusual finding of systolic heart failure
Thyroid hormone therapy effectively treated the man's rare muscle and heart issues.
research Serum androgen bioactivity is low in children with premature adrenarche
research Clinical, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Findings in a Case of Short Anagen Syndrome
The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
research Hereditary 1,25‐Dihydroxyvitamin D‐Resistant Rickets in a Pomeranian Dog Caused by a Novel Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A Pomeranian dog had rickets due to a new gene mutation, leading to severe symptoms and euthanasia.
research Decreased Androgen Receptor Gene Methylation in Premature Pubarche: A Novel Pathogenetic Mechanism?
Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.
research CONGENITAL ATRICHIA.*
Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
research Case report: Acrodermatitis enteropathica result from a novel SLC39A4 gene mutation
A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
research Familial 1q22 microduplication associated with psychiatric disorders, intellectual disability and late-onset autoimmune inflammatory response
A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
research Seborrhoeic Dermatitis in Pigmy Goats
Pygmy goats with seborrhoeic dermatitis showed skin symptoms and temporary improvement with corticosteroids, but the cause and inheritance of the disease remain unknown.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ): a mouse model for human hair disorders [In Process Citation]
The lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice helps understand human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research Novel RNF113A Variant Underlying X‐Linked Trichothiodystrophy With Presumed Mosaicism in an Unaffected Mother
A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
research Clinical features of non‐classical 21‐hydroxylase deficiency after normal newborn mass screening
Non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be missed in newborn screenings and should be considered in cases of early puberty or virilization.
research G588(P) Transient renal and hepatic dysfunction in severe profound hypothyroidism
Severe hypothyroidism can cause temporary liver and kidney issues, which improve with thyroxine treatment.
research Zinc Deficiency in Suckling Mice Deprived of Colostrum
Newborn mice need colostrum for zinc to grow normally.
research Repurposing With Purpose: Treatment of Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome With Eflornithine and Implications for Other Polyaminopathies
Eflornithine improved symptoms in Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome patients.
research Glucocorticoid corticosteroids for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Glucocorticoid corticosteroids improve muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but can cause side effects.
research A Case of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome in a Southeast Asian Boy
A Thai boy was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder causing hair thinning and shedding.
research A rare case of Cushing syndrome with virilization
A 10-year-old girl's symptoms improved after surgery to remove a benign adrenal tumor.
research Scd1 ab-Xyk : a new asebia allele characterized by a CCC trinucleotide insertion in exon 5 of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 gene in mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
research Editors' Picks
Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research Dietary Intake of Selenium in Relation to Pubertal Development in Mexican Children
Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
research Hyperthyroidism in Children
Graves' disease mainly causes hyperthyroidism in children, especially girls aged 10-14, with treatment options including medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery.