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research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
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 Investigation of four novel male androgenetic alopecia susceptibility loci: no association with female pattern hair loss
No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
research Evaluation of Hair Loss
The document concludes that a thorough history, physical exam, and specific tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing hair loss effectively.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Hair loss and its management in children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin
Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Novel splice site mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis: Case report and published work review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research Book Review Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment Second edition. Edited by Elise A. Olsen. 544 pp., illustrated. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2003. $195. 0-07-136494-3
The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.
research Diagnosis and treatment of isolated autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research A case of MBTPS1 ‐related disorder due to compound heterozygous variants in MBTPS1 gene: Genotype–phenotype expansion and the emergence of a novel syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research Genetically modified laboratory mice with sebaceous glands abnormalities
Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed
Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
research New case of trichorinophalangeal syndrome-like phenotype with a de novo t(2;8)(p16.1;q23.3) translocation which does not disrupt the TRPS1 gene
A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
research Biallelic Variants in Lanosterol Synthase (LSS) Cause Palmoplantar Keratoderma-Congenital Alopecia Syndrome Type 2
Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
research Autosomal recessive hereditary hypotrichosis simplex: A case report
A 21-month-old boy has a rare genetic disorder causing sparse hair due to an LSS gene mutation.
research CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Common Variants in the Trichohyalin Gene Are Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
research Atypical Progeroid Syndrome due to Heterozygous Missense LMNA Mutations
The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Mouse
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Mouse
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.
research Ichthyosis and Trichothiodystrophy: the Tay and PIBI(D)S Syndromes
Tay syndrome is a unique genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and developmental issues.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.