research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss
The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
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research Diagnosis and management of hair loss in children
Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
research Treatments of hereditary hair loss (alopecia)
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
research Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
research Atrichia congenita with papular lesions: A rare cause of pediatric alopecia
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
research Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy in Saudi Arabia: A Case Report
Genetic testing confirmed a rare disorder causing hair loss and vision problems in a Saudi family, stressing its importance for diagnosis and counseling.
research Primary scarring alopecias. A literature review
Early and accurate identification of primary scarring alopecias is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Writer’s Cramp Presentation of Woodhouse–Sakati Syndrome – “Out of the Woods”
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
research 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D resistance, rickets, and alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
research A Rare Case of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a One Year Old Child
A one-year-old child with a genetic condition had symptoms improved by treating zinc deficiency.
research Monilethrix: a keratin hHb6 mutation is co‐dominant with variable expression
A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
research Exome analysis for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report
Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?
Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
research Hereditary vitamin D rickets: a case series in a family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Clinical, Biochemical and Molecular Characteristics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
research Enteropathica Acrodermatitis Complicated by Necrotising Fasciitis in an Infant Admitted to the Paediatric Emergency Department of the Gabriel Touré University Hospital
A 7-month-old girl with a rare skin disorder died because diagnosis was delayed.
research Contemplation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, causing symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and is managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Chapter-02 Androgenic Alopecia and Hirsutism
Hair loss is mainly due to genes and hormones, and can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride. Excessive hair growth is linked to certain disorders and can be managed with hormonal therapy and laser hair removal.
research Homozygous missense mutation in theLIPHgene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient
A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome
Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.
research A rare LMNA missense mutation causing a severe phenotype of mandibuloacral dysplasia type A: a case report
A rare genetic mutation caused severe symptoms in a 6-year-old girl with mandibuloacral dysplasia type A.
research Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that causes various symptoms and health risks, requiring personalized treatment.
research Iron Screening in Alopecia Areata Patients May Catch Hereditary Hemochromatosis Early
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
research Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.
research Alopecias
The book is a valuable guide for managing hair disorders, despite some missing details.
research Whole-genome SNP genotyping mapped a novel locus for hereditary hypotrichosis on chromosome 2q31.1–q32.2
Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases
Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
research Immunology of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, is likely an autoimmune disease with a genetic link, but its exact cause is still unknown.
research Rickets with alopecia: An inborn error of vitaminD metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.