research A Variable Monilethrix Phenotype Associated With a Novel Mutation, Glu402Lys, in the Helix Termination Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb1
A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Acquired Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Diazoxide
A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
research Considerations for the Treatment Strategy of Relapse After Tofacitinib Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Alternative treatments are needed when Tofacitinib alone fails for alopecia areata.
research Alopecia universalis following human papillomavirus vaccine administration: a case report
A woman experienced total hair loss after an HPV vaccine, but treatment helped regrow her hair.
research Carotid Intima Media Thickness Measurement in Alopecia Areata Patients
Alopecia areata patients don't have increased atherosclerosis risk, but may have higher cardiovascular risk due to smoking, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
research A scoping review of alopecia areata and its relationship to COVID-19 vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: An update on the hypothesis of pathogenesis and treatment
The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Autosomal recessive monilethrix: Novel variants of the DSG4 gene in three Chinese families
New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
research Efficacy and safety of ritlecitinib in Asian patients with alopecia areata: A subgroup analysis of the ALLEGRO phase 2b/3 trial
Ritlecitinib is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Asian patients with alopecia areata.
research Oral abrocitinib for treatment of refractory alopecia areata: A retrospective study
Abrocitinib may help treat alopecia areata effectively with mild side effects.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Reproductive Health: Assessing the Role of Sex Hormones in Disease Development
Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Alopecia areata: a review of diagnosis, pathogenesis and the therapeutic landscape
New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but standardized guidelines are needed.
research Clinical and Molecular Diagnostic Criteria of Congenital Atrichia with Papular Lesions11This paper originally appeared in issue 117:1662–1665, 2001. Following publication the authors indicated that important corrections at page proof were not taken in. To ensure that the paper is published as intended, the editors have decided to reproduce the contents in full.
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
research Quality of life in children and adolescents with alopecia areata—A systematic review
Alopecia areata significantly worsens quality of life in children, causing embarrassment and social issues.
research Four hypotrichosis families with mutations in the gene LSS presenting with and without neurodevelopmental phenotypes
Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
research Cyclosporine-induced alopecia:a case report, FDA adverse event reporting system analysis and literature assessment
Cyclosporine may cause hair loss, so patients need monitoring.
research Case report: Dupilumab therapy for alopecia areata in a 4-year-old patient resistant to baricitinib
Dupilumab helped a 4-year-old grow hair back after another treatment failed.
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino-Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Loss of the Y Chromosome: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Age Inference, and Implications for Men’s Health
Loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to health issues like heart disease and cancer.
research Lichen Planopilaris: The first biopsy layer microbiota inspection
The study concluded that people with Lichen Planopilaris have a more diverse scalp bacteria and different metabolic pathways compared to healthy individuals.
research Consensus Document on the Clinical Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Recommendations From Spanish Working Group on Trichology and Onychology of the AEDV
Use a combination of oral dutasteride, topical treatments, and hydroxychloroquine to manage frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Defining a Therapeutic Window of Opportunity in Alopecia Areata: Predictors of Early Response to Baricitinib
Patients with certain baseline characteristics are more likely to benefit early from baricitinib for alopecia areata.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: A Review of the Literature
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.
research Real-life effectiveness and safety of baricitinib in 17 Japanese patients with alopecia areata: a 60-week single center study
Baricitinib is effective for treating severe alopecia areata in Japanese patients, but long-term safety needs more study.
research Overview of alopecia areata for managed care and payer stakeholders in the United States
Alopecia areata causes hair loss and life quality issues; current treatments are often unsatisfactory, but new drugs like JAK inhibitors show promise.
research A Novel Connexin 26 Mutation in a Patient Diagnosed with Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome
A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
research FGF5 is a crucial regulator of hair length in humans
FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
research Ichthyosis, Follicular Atrophoderma, and Hypotrichosis Caused by Mutations in ST14 Is Associated with Impaired Profilaggrin Processing
Mutations in the ST14 gene cause skin and hair issues by disrupting important protein processing.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.