research Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair: a report of a new family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
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research An Interesting Case of X-linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Recognizing mild or atypical cases of ectodermal dysplasia is crucial for better treatment and future planning.
research Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome: genotype–phenotype review and case of intra-familial heterogeneity
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms and genetic differences within families.
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 Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 4 – case report
Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
research Ectodermal Dysplasia: Otolaryngologic Manifestations and Management
Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.
research Trichoscopy in Hair Shaft Disorders
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
research Remarkable Improvement of Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata Universalis with 10 Months of Treatment with Tofacitinib: A Case Report
A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
research Dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans revisited: our experience with 37 patients in south India
DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
research Seasonal alopecia areata with atopy
A 5-year-old boy's seasonal hair loss is linked to his allergies.
research Clinico-epidemiological study of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people, often showing as patchy hair loss on the scalp.
research Early leonine facies with alopecia in a young man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research Upadacitinib in the treatment of a patient with the triad of atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata: a case report and literature review
Upadacitinib effectively treated severe atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata in one patient.
research PRIDE syndrome with lumbosacral hypertrichosis
EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
research A Rare Case of Biotinidase Deficiancy
An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
research Nutrition and hair
Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Crystalline Cataract and Uncombable Hair
The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
research Biallelic HEPHL1 variants impair ferroxidase activity and cause an abnormal hair phenotype
Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
research Alopecia in Epidermolysis Bullosa
The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
research Advanced Medical Therapies in the Management of Non-Scarring Alopecia: Areata and Androgenic Alopecia
Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
research Male fertility and skin diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
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 A novel homozygous variant in the dsp gene underlies the first case of non-syndromic form of alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research What is ‘normal’ hair?
Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.