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Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Genetic Mapping Of Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasias And Hair Loss Genes
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
research Scleromyxedema with neurologic involvement: Therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin
Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
research 647 Alternative splicing factor Esrp1 controls homeostasis of skins by regulating barrier formation and function
Esrp1 is important for skin health by helping form and maintain the skin barrier.
research Molecular basis of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: an update
Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
research Transgneic Endothelin 3 Regulates Murine Pigment Production and Coat Color
The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
research 361 p120-catenin regulates epidermal inflammation in a cadherin-dependent manner
p120-catenin helps control skin inflammation by regulating cadherin levels.
research Characterisation, genomic organisation, expression and function of the mEphA1 receptor Tyrosine Kinase
mEphA1 receptor tyrosine kinase is important for skin and hair development and may play a role in certain diseases.
research Eupafolin nanoparticles protect HaCaT keratinocytes from particulate matter-induced inflammation and oxidative stress
Eupafolin nanoparticles help protect skin cells from damage caused by air pollution.
research An autosomal recessive nonsense variant in the EGFR gene induces perinatal lethality in “Blonde d'Aquitaine” calves
A genetic variant in "Blonde d'Aquitaine" calves causes death at birth due to a missing protein.
research A transient dermal niche and dual epidermal programs underlie sweat gland development
Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.
research Homeostatic maintenance of the murine corneal epithelium in pathophysiological contexts
Corneal health relies on cell migration and cooperation with the lacrimal gland, not Bmi1+ cells, and Eda gene mutations can cause dry eye disease.
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research CLED: A Calcium-Linked Protein Associated with Early Epithelial Differentiation
research Genotypes of Single-nucleotide polymorphisms on DENND1A in an association with polycystic ovary syndrome among Saudi Arabian females
SNP rs2479106 in the DENND1A gene may increase PCOS risk in Saudi Arabian females.
research Epiregulin promotes hair growth via EGFR‐medicated epidermal and ErbB4‐mediated dermal stimulation
Epiregulin can help hair grow and may be useful for treating hair loss.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Regulates Skin Nerve Outgrowth and Branching
EGFR is essential for organized skin nerve growth and branching.
research Netherton syndrome subtypes share IL-17/IL-36 signature with distinct IFN-α and allergic responses
Netherton syndrome has two subtypes with shared immune traits but different allergic and immune responses, suggesting targeted treatments.
research 301 The Spectrum of PLEC Sequence Variants and Related Plectinopathies Including Novel Association with Epidermolysis Bullosa Pruriginosa
Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
research Heterozygous COL5A1 deletion in a cat with classical Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
research 0866 Role of transcriptional elongation in dermal fat development
Nelfb is essential for dermal fat development and survival.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research Macrophages Regulate Schwann Cell Maturation after Nerve Injury
Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
research Functional enhancement strategies for immunomodulation of mesenchymal stem cells and their therapeutic application
New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
research Combined Deletion of the Vitamin D Receptor and Calcium-Sensing Receptor Delays Wound Re-epithelialization
Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
research Arctiin blocks hydrogen peroxide-induced senescence and cell death though microRNA expression changes in human dermal papilla cells
Arctiin helps protect hair cells from damage and death caused by oxidative stress.
research Runx1 Role in Epithelial and Cancer Cell Proliferation Implicates Lipid Metabolism and Scd1 and Soat1 Activity
Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
research Topical application of synthetic melanin promotes tissue repair
Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
research Role of bulge epidermal stem cells and TSLP signaling in psoriasis
Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.
research Analysis of changes in microRNA expression profiles in response to the troxerutin-mediated antioxidant effect in human dermal papilla cells
Troxerutin helps protect skin cells from oxidative stress and may be good for treating hair loss.