research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
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research Pseudofolliculitis barbae; current treatment options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research HAIR MATRIX CELL KINETICS: A SELECTIVE REVIEW
Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
research Expansion of the spectrum of ITGB6-related disorders to adolescent alopecia, dentogingival abnormalities and intellectual disability
A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research The use of polyethylenimine–DNA to topically deliver hTERT to promote hair growth
Using polyethylenimine-DNA to deliver the hTERT gene can stimulate hair growth and may be useful in treating hair loss, but there could be potential cancer risks.
research PCOS: update and diagnostic approach
The document concludes that more research is needed to fully understand the causes of PCOS.
research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Hair Coloration by Gene Regulation: Fact or Fiction?
Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
research Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea
Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
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 Genetic disorders of keratin: are scarring alopecias a sub-set?
Keratin mutations may cause scarring alopecia by damaging hair structure.
research Quorum sensing and other collective regenerative behavior in organ populations
Organs like hair follicles can renew themselves in complex ways, adapting to different needs and environments.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in HLA-identical mother and daughter
A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
research Analysis of the relationship between the mutation site of the SLC39A4 gene and acrodermatitis enteropathica by reporting a rare Chinese twin: a case report and review of the literature
New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: A Turkish family with loss of eyebrows and a U2HR mutation
A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research Analysis of pediatric dermatology inpatient consultations in a pediatric teaching hospital
Most hospitalized children with skin issues were boys, with allergic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis being most common, and treatments were usually topical.
research Genome‐wide association study identifies variants associated with hair length in Brangus cattle
Scientists found genes linked to hair length in Brangus cattle that could help breed heat-tolerant cattle.
research Sustained Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo in a Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogel Matrix
Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.
research Androgenetic alopecia in heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene
Mutation in hairless gene may increase hair loss risk.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research A review of the etiologies, clinical characteristics, and treatment of canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CYP19A1 Gene with Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Population
Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
research Alopecia in children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of DGAT1 Induces Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in Mouse and Dog Skin While Overt Alopecia Is Restricted to the Mouse
Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
research Genetic Variants and Protective Immunity against SARS-CoV-2
Genetic differences affect how people respond to COVID-19.
research PLCD1 and Pilar Cysts
The research linked PLCD1 gene variants to the development of trichilemmal cysts.
research Anterior, frontal congenital triangular alopecia, redundancy in therapy without improvement
Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Hair loss.
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.