research Hair structure anatomy and comparative anatomy1 1Dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. R. E. Rivett whose untimely death prevented his role in co-authorship.
Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Expression of COUP-TF-interacting protein 2 (CTIP2) in mouse skin during development and in adulthood
CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
research Expression Profiling Reveals Genes Involved in the Regulation of Wool Follicle Bulb Regression and Regeneration in Sheep
The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
research HOXC8 initiates an ectopic mammary program by regulating Fgf10 and Tbx3 expression, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling
Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
research Integumentary System
The skin protects the body, helps with immunity, senses, temperature control, and makes vitamin D.
research LB1076 Using the frog embryonic epidermis as a model to study desmosome function during development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research Suppression of hair follicle development inhibits induction of sonic hedgehog, patched, and patched-2 in hair germs in mice
Blocking hair follicle development stops key gene signals needed for hair growth in mice.
research The Tabby (Ta), Tabby-c (Tac), and Tabby-J (TaJ) Mutations, Chromosome X
Tabby mutations in mice affect hair follicle development and help study genetic mapping and certain medical conditions.
research A Novel Model System to Identify Cellular and Molecular Defects Underlying Rare Genetic Disorders
The new model helps understand and develop treatments for genetic skin disorders like AEC.
research Investigating the roles of cellular senescence in embryogenesis and aging
Cellular senescence is crucial for normal embryonic development but contributes to aging in adults.
research Scleromyxedema with neurologic involvement: Therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin
Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
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 Clouston syndrome associated with eccrine syringofibroadenoma
Clouston Syndrome can be linked to rare sweat gland tumors.
research Keratin disorders: from gene to therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Role of the Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) gene in alopecia areata: Strong association of a potentially functional AIRE polymorphism with alopecia universalis
A specific gene change is linked to severe hair loss.
research XEDAR activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway
XEDAR triggers a specific signaling pathway in cells.
research A new type of pachyonychia congenita.
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research Clinical case of alopecia totalis in pediatric practice
An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
research The Phenotypic and Genotypic Spectra of Ichthyosis With Confetti Plus Novel Genetic Variation in the 3′ End ofKRT10
Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
research Photosensitive Trichothiodystrophy with Complex Cerebral Abnormalities
Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
research Comprehensive treatment of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Traditional Chinese medicine may help relieve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
research Varicella Recurrence Complicated by Pneumonia After Liver Transplantation for APECED
A liver transplant patient with APECED had a rare VZV recurrence and pneumonia, treated successfully, but later died from other infections.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Exome analysis for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report
Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
research Skin-derived stem cells as a source of primordial germ cell- and oocyte-like cells
Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
research Familial hypotrichosis of the scalp. Autosomal dominant inheritance in four generations.
A family had a genetic condition causing hair loss on the scalp, passed down through four generations.
research Unraveling a Rare Case: Diarrhea, Alopecia, and Polyposis
Corticosteroids improved symptoms in a man with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
research Hair Loss and Polyposis in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Prednisone treatment helped a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome recover from hair loss and digestive issues.