April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
May 2017 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Patients with certain FoxN1 gene mutations have severe immune issues but normal skin and hair.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in Far2 mice cause hair loss due to sebaceous gland issues.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Cell” Fibroblast bioelectric signaling can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
62 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deleting Crif1 in mouse skin disrupts skin balance and hair growth.
36 citations
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November 2005 in “Forensic Science International” BioPlex-11 improves DNA profiling from telogen hair roots in forensic work.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
50 citations
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February 2004 in “Genomics” A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful molecules in cells from Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy patients.
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January 1991 in “Mammalian Genome”
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is crucial for seborrheic dermatitis development.
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
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May 1964 in “Nature”
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle sampling is a feasible method to measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA levels in children.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences Physics” Hair tissue can help monitor environmental and public health risks.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature communications” MOF controls key genes for skin development by regulating mitochondrial and ciliary functions.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic tool improves the study of hair growth and potential hair disorder treatments.