research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
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research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research AN UPDATE OF HAIR SHAFT DISORDERS
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Hair shaft disorders: a rare case series
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
research [Translated article] Keys to the Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Disorders: Part II
Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
research The hair shaft: normality, abnormality, and genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Dermoscopy for the Pediatric Dermatologist Part I: Dermoscopy of Pediatric Infectious and Inflammatory Skin Lesions and Hair Disorders
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.
research Congenital hair loss disorders: Rare, but not too rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research Monilethrix, a rare inherited hair shaft disorder in siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Hair shaft disorders
Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
research Trichodystrophies: A hair-raising differential diagnosis
The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
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.
research Novel small‐insertion mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
research Supplementary Material for: Case report - Hair shaft normalization and hair growth in SPINK5-syndromic epidermal differentiation disorder (Netherton syndrome) while on treatment with dupilumab: a novel therapeutic approach for Trichorrhexis invaginata
Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
research Supplementary Material for: Case report - Hair shaft normalization and hair growth in SPINK5-syndromic epidermal differentiation disorder (Netherton syndrome) while on treatment with dupilumab: a novel therapeutic approach for Trichorrhexis invaginata
Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
research Case report - Hair shaft normalization and hair growth in SPINK5-syndromic epidermal differentiation disorder (Netherton syndrome) while on treatment with dupilumab: a novel therapeutic approach for Trichorrhexis invaginata
Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Trichonodosis: a case report and literature review
Topical minoxidil can help improve hair in trichonodosis.
research Coexistence of Monilethrix and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Diagnosing and treating monilethrix is challenging when it occurs with other hair disorders.
research Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
research Unveiling the Roots of Monogenic Genodermatoses: Genotrichoses as a Paradigm
New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
research Masquerading of trichotillomania in a family with monilethrix
It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
research Claves diagnósticas en displasias pilosas II
Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.