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research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinical features
Hair loss in women can be caused by genetics, menopause, certain health conditions, and emotional stress, and it often results in thinner hair and a changing hairline.
research Hair Sciences: An interview with Dr. Rodney Sinclair on female pattern hair loss
Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
research Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Genetic Basis of Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is largely genetic, linked to the androgen receptor gene, and may relate to certain health issues.
research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action
Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research The genetics of androgenetic alopecia
Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
research Serum Androgens and Genetic Linkage Analysis in Early Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Considerations in genetic counseling of transgender patients: Cultural competencies and altered disease risk profiles
Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
research Research Relevant Conditions and Pathology in Nonhuman Primates
Nonhuman primates are valuable in research but their natural health variations can complicate study results.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Genetic and other epidemiological risk factors of infants and children with hypospadias: a case control study
Older parental age, rural living, and specific genetic mutations increase hypospadias risk in children.
research The Value of Genetic and Non-Genetic Factors in the Emergence and in the Development of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: Multifactor Analysis
Both genetics and lifestyle factors contribute to male pattern baldness.
research Genetic correlation analysis does not associate male pattern baldness with COVID-19
There's no significant genetic link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19.
research Symptomatology of Long COVID Associated with Inherited and Acquired Thrombophilic Conditions: A Systematic Review
Thrombophilic conditions may worsen Long COVID symptoms due to increased blood clotting.
research Genetic correlation by pedigree analysis in patients diagnosed with PCOS as per Rotterdam’s criteria
PCOS is likely inherited in families, increasing risk for first-degree relatives.
research The genetic basis of dermatophytosis skin infection susceptibility
Genetic factors affecting skin health and body weight may increase the risk of dermatophytosis.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research Association between androgenetic alopecia and cardiovascular diseases: a genetic correlation and Mendelian randomization study
People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases.
research The genetic basis of dermatophytosis skin infection susceptibility
Genetic factors, skin barrier, immune function, and obesity influence risk of fungal skin infections.
research Genetic Insights into Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Mechanisms and Precision Dermatology
Genetic insights can lead to personalized treatments for acne, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata.
research Unusual Dermatologic Findings in an Extremely Low Birthweight Infant: The Genetic Diagnosis
An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
research 865 Conditional ablation of JAK-STAT5 signaling induces anagen hair growth
Blocking JAK-STAT5 signaling in mice leads to hair growth.
research Androgenic alopecia in men: the significance of genetic, hormonal and metabolic factors (prospective cohort comparative study)
Androgenic alopecia in men is mainly linked to family history, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues, but can also be influenced by lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and deficiencies in certain vitamins and microelements like copper.
research Generic competition and pharma patent strategies - a sequel
The article concludes that recent legal rulings have strengthened the protection of pharmaceutical patents against generic competition.
research Molecular Genetic and Endocrine Mechanisms of Hair Growth
Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
research Generic Development of Topical Dermatologic Products: Formulation Development, Process Development, and Testing of Topical Dermatologic Products
The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.