research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia in a Novel Mouse Model RCO3 Is Caused by mK6irs1 Deficiency
A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
research Overexpression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase under the control of mouse metallothionein I promoter in transgenic mice: evidence for a striking post-transcriptional regulation of transgene expression by a polyamine analogue
Overexpressing SSAT in mice makes them highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, causing liver damage and high mortality.
research [Trichothiodystrophy: a morphological and biochemical study].
Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
research Trichothiodystrophy -A Case Report-
Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
research Concurrent Eosinophilia Increases the Prevalence of Nail Abnormalities and Severity of Hair Loss in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Patients with alopecia areata and eosinophilia have more nail issues and severe hair loss.
research Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair: a report of a new family
Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research A Very Unusual Cause of Diarrhea in a 60-Year-Old Man
The man's diarrhea was caused by a rare disorder called Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, which improved with specific medications.
research Progressive Hair Loss and Myocardial Degeneration in Rough Coat Mice: Reduced Lysyl Oxidase-Like (LOXL) in the Skin and Heart
The gene causing hair loss and heart issues in rough coat mice is still unknown.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Therapy for Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa: A Case Series
MSC exosome therapy improved hair quality in patients with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Follicular red dots: a normal trichoscopy feature in patients with pigmentary disorders?
Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.
research The role of reactive oxygen species in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Oxidative stress contributes to alopecia areata, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
research Red nail bands in conjunction with telogen effluvium as a post‐COVID‐19 phenomenon
Red stripes on nails and hair loss may occur after COVID-19.
research Case Report: Diffuse Hypertrichosis in the Course of Hepatitis C Treatment by IFN-α and Ribavirin
A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
research Factores asociados a alopecia no cicatricial en mujeres adultas, estudio transversal entre enero diciembre 2013
Low ferritin levels are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Retrospective study of dermatophylosis in sheep in the Sertão of Paraíba
Dermatophylosis sporadically affects adult sheep in Sertão da Paraíba, causing alopecic and crusty skin lesions.
research Rothmund‐Thomson syndrome type 2 – a rare cause of chronic wounds
Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
research Correlation of Duration of Hair Loss with Trace Element Level in Hair Loss Patients
Lower iron levels are linked to longer hair loss.
research An HIV-Infected Man with Odynophagia and Rash
The man's symptoms improved after treating his scurvy with high-dose vitamin C.
research Gastrointestinal polyposis with protein-losing enteropathy, abnormal skin pigmentation and loss of hair and nails (Cronkhite-Canada syndrome)
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
research [Two cases of the rare Cronkhite-Canada syndrome].
Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease: A Narrative Review
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease affects vision and skin, mainly in people with darker skin, and is treated with steroids and immunosuppressants.
research [Complete loss of hair; treatment with intravenous calcium with vitamin C].
research Genome-based analysis of the genetic pattern of black sheep in Qira sheep
Black wool in Qira sheep is linked to specific gene mutations, especially in the TYRP1 gene.
research Trichorrhexis nodosa improving with oral minoxidil: a case report
Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
research Toxicosis in pigs fed selenium-accumulating Astragalus plant species or sodium selenate
High selenium diets in pigs cause health issues like weight loss, hair loss, and nerve damage.
research [Netherton's syndrome in two sisters].
Two sisters with Netherton's syndrome had skin and hair issues, needing special diet and ointments.
research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Hirsutism
research Effects of Gonadal Steroids on Melanocytes in Developing Hamsters
Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.