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research Possible Role of Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment in Alleviation of Finasteride-Induced Dementia through Modulation of HOMER-3 Gene Methylation
Osteopathic manipulation therapy might help treat dementia caused by finasteride.
research The rare association of congenital glaucoma, giant melanocytic nevus, alopecia, and hypospadias in an Egyptian child with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report
Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
research Case report: Exploring autosomal recessive woolly hair: genetic and scanning electron microscopic perspectives on a Japanese patient
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
research Plant elicitor Peptides regulate root hair development in Arabidopsis
Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.
research Case report: Acrodermatitis enteropathica result from a novel SLC39A4 gene mutation
A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
research Identification of a novel homozygous LAMB3 mutation in a Chinese male with junctional epidermolysis bullosa and severe urethra stenosis: A case report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
research Genetic screening of non-classic CAH females with hyperandrogenemia identifies a novel CYP11B1 gene mutation
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Sex differences in COVID-19: the role of androgens in disease severity and progression
Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
research Isolation and Characterization of Human Repetin, a Member of the Fused Gene Family of the Epidermal Differentiation Complex
Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target during Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Characteristics of Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian
Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Adverse event reporting of four anti-Calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention: a real-world study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 26-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
research A Splice Site Mutation in the Gene of the Human Type I Hair Keratin hHa1 Results in the Expression of a Tailless Keratin Isoform
A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
research The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
research Class IIa HDAC4 and HDAC7 cooperatively regulate gene transcription in Th17 cell differentiation
HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.
research I‐Ascorbic acid 2‐phosphate represses the dihydrotestosterone‐induced dickkopf‐1 expression in human balding dermal papilla cells
Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
research Evolving approaches to profiling the microbiome in skin disease
New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
research UPDATE ON IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
research The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fibre Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene
The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
research De novo variation in ARID1B gene causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 in a Chinese family with excessive early-onset high myopia
A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology
The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
research Reply to the Letter to the Editor “Androgen deprivation therapy may constitute a more effective prophylactic than therapeutic strategy in COVID-19 patients” by N. Bennani and I. M. Bennani-Baiti
Androgen deprivation therapy might help prevent severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Comparison of Effects on Gene Expression Activity of Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Fruit Polyphenol (Oligonol®), Adenosine, and Minoxidil in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol®) may regulate genes linked to cell growth and inflammation in human scalp cells.
research Congenital Hypotrichosis in Japanese White Strain (JW-NIBS) Rabbits.
A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa/Dissecting Terminal Hair Folliculitis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.